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Trauma Sensitive Yoga as a complementary treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: A Qualitative Descriptive
Jennifer West1,2, Belle Liang2, Joseph Spinazzola1
1Trauma Center at JRI.
International Journal of Stress Management
|May 2, 2017
Summary
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TSY) offers significant benefits for adult women with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from childhood abuse. Participants reported increased self-compassion, acceptance, and empowerment, alongside symptom reduction.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Trauma Studies
- Mind-Body Interventions
Background:
- Chronic childhood abuse often leads to complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms.
- Traditional trauma treatments may not fully address somatic complaints and dissociation.
- Mindfulness-based interventions like hatha yoga show potential for complementary treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of adult women with PTSD from chronic childhood trauma in a 10-week Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TSY) class.
- To examine perceived changes in PTSD symptoms and personal growth.
- To identify themes related to participants' subjective experiences.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 31 adult women with PTSD.
- Participants engaged in a 10-week Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TSY) program.
- Data collected through participant experiences and perceived changes.
Main Results:
- Five key themes emerged: Gratitude and compassion, Relatedness, Acceptance, Centeredness, and Empowerment.
- Participants reported positive shifts in their emotional and physical well-being.
- TSY facilitated personal growth beyond symptom reduction.
Conclusions:
- Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TSY) is a promising complementary treatment for PTSD in survivors of chronic childhood abuse.
- The intervention fosters self-compassion, acceptance, and empowerment.
- TSY supports holistic healing by integrating the self and body.
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