Yoga for Trauma Recovery

Lisa Danylchuk, LMFT, E-RYT, is the founder of The Center for Yoga and Trauma Recovery in Oakland, California. A graduate of UCLA and Harvard University, she offers training on yoga and trauma treatment internationally. She serves on both the board and the UN Task Force for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. Learn more about Lisa and her work at www.howwecanheal.com.

Foreword Patricia Walden Foreword Christine Forner Section One: Foundations: Understanding Trauma and Recovery Introduction: The Evolution of a Field: Trauma-Informed Yoga Chapter 1: Foundations of Mental Health Chapter 2: Defining Trauma Chapter 3: Stress and the Nervous System Chapter 4: Somatic Psychotherapy: The Body’s Influence on the Mind Section Two: Applications: Using Yoga to Recover from Traumatic Stress Chapter 5: Yoga Philosophy Chapter 6: Yoga Practices for Trauma Recovery Chapter 7: Trust and Relationship Chapter 8: Trauma-Informed Principles Section Three: Growth: Keeping Joy Alive in the Face of Trauma Chapter 9: Accessing Resilience Chapter 10: Beyond Self-Care: Sustainable Systems Chapter 11: Cultivating Joy Chapter 12: Closing Thoughts and Recommendations Acknowledgements Glossary