Somatic Yoga For Trauma Release, Triggers and Anniversaries | Ep 21

What if trauma recovery wasn’t a checklist, but a conversation with your body?  Host, Liz Albanis opens season two by reflecting on the first two anniversaries of the house fire which inspired this very podcast. The unexpected ways recovery unfolded. She shares the tools that helped, while naming what still lingers. As a way to create awareness and help others.Moving to a quieter city eased the baseline hum. Fewer sirens, softer pace, better sleep. That shift didn’t erase trauma; it lowered the volume so she could hear her own cues. She shares what changed between year one and year two.It’s a raw, practical look at what helps when triggers surge, why group classes aren’t always the answer, and how small rituals can outmuscle big fears.Key Takeaways:Yoga needs to be somatic to release trauma.Yoga by itself is not enough.Yoga ideally meets you where you are. Not the other way around.Trauma recovery can be messy and embodied.Mantras for trauma recovery.Yoga can sometimes be more powerful in a particular location after experiencing a traumatic event.Myo-fascial release can help release stored trauma. And it's possible to do it yourself, if you know what you're doing and have the right tools.Liz believes the 'Yoga Tune Up Balls' are the best on the market for effective myo-fascial release. From her experience.It's normal to not feel ready to go back to a yoga class. Even if you're a yoga teacher.Anniversaries alone, can be a trigger in relation to trauma, like with grief.Grounding through flashbacks and sensory anchors.Trauma recovery and sleep.Trauma recovery, like grief is not linear.Managing triggers, apps, and hypervigilance with action. The power of journaling to reveal quiet progress that anxiety hides. A practice that can help adapt, pause, listen, and let the body lead.If you’re navigating recovery or supporting someone who is, expect clear tools, no perfectionism, and a lot of permission to do less. Tune in, share it with a friend who needs steady ground, and leave a quick review so others can find the show. Your story matters. Your pace is right. Subscribe for more trauma-aware yoga conversations and practical nervous system care.* Content warning for trauma and natural disasters ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the show? We’d love a review!Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Want to make video and audio editing quicker and simpler? Get 50% off the first 2 months of the Descript Creator Monthly Plan. Instagram:  Youtube