Yoga for Mental Health: Meeting Your Mood | Ep 13

In this enriching episode on yoga for mental health and trauma recovery. Liz Albanis delves into why this happens and shares how to alter your yoga approach if you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma. Have you ever left a yoga class feeling more anxious or drained? Maybe you've struggled to stay still in savasana (final resting pose). Or found restorative yoga made you feel more anxious, rather than rested? You’re not aloneThrough the lens of yogic psychology and trauma-informed yoga practices. Liz emphasises the importance of 'meeting your mood' at the commencement of your practice. Liz breaks down the Gunas (Rajas, Tamas, Sattva) to provide compassionate insights. For adapting yoga for trauma survivors and anyone navigating  mental health challenges. This episode is essential for:- Anyone who’s felt worse after a restorative class.- Yoga teachers supporting students with mental health challenges.- Individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, or burnout.- Those curious about somatic yoga for trauma and nervous system regulation.In this episode, you’ll learn about:- Why stillness can sometimes trigger anxiety or depression.- How different yogic tools can aid in addressing various mental health states.- The myth that yoga is always calming and what that means for mental health.- The potential harm in oversimplifying yoga as a solution for depression.- The significance of somatic yoga for trauma release and emotional balance.- How to adapt your practice using the wisdom of the Gunas.- Personal reflections on Liz’s healing journey through yoga. Yoga is not a one-size-fits-all. Real change happens when we align our practice with our current mental, emotional, and energetic states. Whether you seek supportive yoga poses for trauma. Or wish to learn about regulating your nervous system through movement, you won’t want to miss this episode! Share this episode with someone who may benefit and subscribe for more inspiring conversations about the transformative power of yoga.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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