Trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and the role of Yoga are hot topics in the Yoga community. Experts agree that Yoga therapy has a useful role in trauma treatment.
It is common for yoga therapists and teachers to have students who are e Read More.....
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Tips on how to teach Yoga and Trauma Classes
Trina Bawden-Smith - Friday, December 11, 2015
The most important factor in the treatment of depression
Trina Bawden-Smith - Monday, November 30, 2015
The greatest predictor of a beneficial outcome for someone seeking treatment for depression is not the therapeutic modality used, but the relationship between the client and therapist. (1)
As Yoga therapists, it is critical that we understand th Read More.....
How to bring more health, creativity and fulfillment into your life. Divine Feminine
Trina Bawden-Smith - Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Dear Women,
You are invited to share in a very, special event experience - Divine Feminine.
Divine Feminine is a pioneering event that offers women the tools and resources to bring health, creativity and fulfillment into their lives t Read More.....
Change is inevitable except from a vending machine
Trina Bawden-Smith - Tuesday, June 30, 2015
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves”.
These are the word of Viktor Frankl, a survivor of Auschwitz and other Nazi concentration camps, from his book Man’s Search for Meaning. Read More.....
Dr Shirley Telles. Internationally acclaimed Yoga therapist, neuroscientist and Yoga researcher
Trina Bawden-Smith - Saturday, June 27, 2015
We are so excited to be welcoming Dr. Shirley Telles back to Australia.
I first met Shirley in 2005 when I was assisting the Vedanta Centre of Sydney with their second Yoga conference. Her presentation was inspiring and cutting edge. When we hel Read More.....
Can people with an Intellectual Disability benefit from Yoga
Trina Bawden-Smith - Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Intellectual disability is a term commonly used to describe somebody who learns and develops more slowly than what is considered normal. Having an intellectual disability doesn’t mean a person can’t learn, but they may be slow to understa Read More.....
What can Yoga offer those with a drug and alcohol addiction.
Trina Bawden-Smith - Wednesday, May 06, 2015
Alcoholism, drug addiction and gambling addiction are major areas of concern in health and wellbeing. Addiction is a complex condition and yoga is being used more frequently as part of successful recovery treatment plans.
Addiction influences th Read More.....
How does Yoga Therapy Promote Fertility
Trina Bawden-Smith - Wednesday, April 29, 2015
I am really excited that the Australian Yoga Therapy Conference (http://enlightenedevents.com.au/events/australian-yoga-therapy-conference-2015) returns to Sydney this year. We have a fantastic line up of presenters for you again this time. This Read More.....
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness - Sal Flynn, Mindfulness Expert
Trina Bawden-Smith - Wednesday, February 04, 2015
We are getting really excited about Divine Feminine! It is coming up in a few weeks.
We are so excited that Sal Flynn, mindfulness expert and gifted Yoga therapy educator is joining us to present on Revealing the Wisdom Body. In this workshop, S Read More.....
How understanding the chakras can offer you greater health and wellbeing with Dr. Christine Page - Divine Feminine
Trina Bawden-Smith - Wednesday, January 07, 2015
Happy new year! I hope that 2015 has begun peacefully and joyfully for you.
I am so excited about what this year will bring. Being the eternal optimist, I am sure that 2015 will be better than 2013 and 2014 was for me. I hope it will be for you Read More.....