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• Is it a “hot” yoga class? If you are new to yoga and
have symptoms of PTSD, a hot yoga class is likely
to be too stimulating.
• What is the usual male/female ratio? This might
be important for persons who have experienced
a sexual trauma.
Other tips:
• Look for words like gentle, restorative, level 1.
These will be classes that are more suited to
someone looking for the calming aspects of yoga
or someone new to yoga asana.
• Try going with a trusted friend or family member
the first few times until you feel comfortable. Who
knows, it might develop into a fun, shared activity!
• Get there early so that you can find a comfortable
spot and be able to settle in.
• If possible, let the instructor know that you are
new to yoga and somewhat nervous. You don’t
have to say anything about trauma/PTSD, but this
will help the teacher be sensitive to your needs.
• The issue of touch: Sometimes in yoga, a teacher
may offer an adjustment to help you be safer in a
pose or to experience it more fully. If you do not
want to be adjusted or touched, it is okay to let the
teacher know. Many teachers are taught to ask first,
but even the most experienced teacher might forget,
sometimes. Remember, it’s always okay to ask for
what you need.
For veterans with PTSD, the Outpatient PTSD Clinic at the NLR VA at Fort Roots offers yoga as part of their programming. You must have a referral from your Primary Care Physician or provider in the Mental Health Clinic to participate.
* A traumatic event is defined as exposure to death, threatened death, actual or threatened serious injury or actual or threatened sexual violence. This could be direct exposure to, witnessing first hand, indirectly learning that a close friend or relative has been involved in a violent or accidental death or injurious event, or repeated exposure to details of traumatic events, e.g. through professional contact as a first responder or therapist. Exposure through media is not considered a traumatic event.
REFERENCE
U. S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, PTSD: National Center for PTSD, DSM-V Criteria for PTSD
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/PTSD-overview/dsm5_criteria_ptsd.asp Is it a “hot” yoga class? If you are new to yoga and have symptoms of PTSD, a hot yoga class is likely to be too stimulating.
• What is the usual male/female ratio? This might be important for persons who have experienced a sexual trauma.
Other tips:
• Look for words like gentle, restorative, level 1. These will be classes that are more suited to someone looking for the calming aspects of yoga or someone new to yoga asana.
• Try going with a trusted friend or family member the first few times until you feel comfortable. Who knows, it might develop into a fun, shared activity!
• Get there early so that you can find a comfortable spot and be able to settle in.
• If possible, let the instructor know that you are new to yoga and somewhat nervous. You don’t have to say anything about trauma/PTSD, but this will help the teacher be sensitive to your needs.
• The issue of touch: Sometimes in yoga, a teacher may offer an adjustment to help you be safer in a pose or to experience it more fully. If you do not want to be adjusted or touched, it is okay to let the teacher know. Many teachers are taught to ask first, but even the most experienced teacher might forget, sometimes. Remember, it’s always okay to ask for what you need.
For veterans with PTSD, the Outpatient PTSD Clinic at the NLR VA at Fort Roots offers yoga as part of their programming. You must have a referral from your Primary Care Physician or provider in the Mental Health Clinic to participate.
* A traumatic event is defined as exposure to death, threatened death, actual or threatened serious injury or actual or threatened sexual violence. This could be direct exposure to, witnessing first hand, indirectly learning that a close friend or relative has been involved in a violent or accidental death or injurious event, or repeated exposure to details of traumatic events, e.g. through professional contact as a first responder or therapist. Exposure through media is not considered a traumatic event.
REFERENCE
U. S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, PTSD: National Center for PTSD, DSM-V Criteria for PTSD
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/PTSD-overview/dsm5_criteria_ptsd.aspEEPING THIS EFFECT HERE ON THIS PAGE IN THE OUTSIDE MARGIN
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