What is Trauma Informed Yoga?
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What is Trauma Informed Yoga?

Rather than focusing on perfect poses or performance, it centers choice, consent, and body awareness, creating a space where you’re invited to move at your own pace, stay connected to what feels safe, and rebuild trust in your body over time.

It’s not about “fixing” anything. It’s about offering your body the care, attunement, and autonomy it may not have had before.

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The Cycle of Love Bombing, Breadcrumbing and Trauma Bonding
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The Cycle of Love Bombing, Breadcrumbing and Trauma Bonding

You know that kind of relationship that feels electric at first?

The one that sweeps you up, makes you feel chosen, alive, like maybe this time, finally, you’ve found something real?

But then, almost without warning, it shifts.

The warmth cools.

The attention fades.

And, you’re left holding the thread, trying to make sense of what just happened.

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What I Thought Healing Would Be (Thanks, Maladaptive Perfectionism)
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What I Thought Healing Would Be (Thanks, Maladaptive Perfectionism)

Let’s be real: maladaptive perfectionism is like that mother-in-law who shows up uninvited and starts reorganizing your kitchen.

At first, it seems helpful. Motivating, even. You tell yourself, “Well… she means well.”

But next thing you know, everything’s in a “better” place… and you can’t find a damn thing anymore.

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Binge Restrict Cycle: Types of Restriction in Binge Eating Recovery
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Binge Restrict Cycle: Types of Restriction in Binge Eating Recovery

When starting the very hard work of normalizing your relationship with food, being curious about how restriction is playing a role in your eating behaviors is one of the most helpful places to start.

Most people don’t equate restriction with all of the eating disorders, but the truth is that restriction is at the foundation of disordered eating, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and orthorexia (along with many other things!).

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How Trauma Affects The Brain and Memories
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How Trauma Affects The Brain and Memories

Many people who have experienced trauma struggle with fragmented memories, intense emotions, and physical sensations they can't explain. Understanding the sciencey, neurobiology of trauma, can provide insights into these experiences and start to clear a path for healing.

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Signs of Safety to Look for in Trauma Recovery
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Signs of Safety to Look for in Trauma Recovery

There are moments in recovery from trauma and eating disorders that are easy to miss.

You might feel your shoulders drop after a hard conversation. Or find yourself breathing through a grocery store line instead of dissociating. Or realize you’re actually tasting your food.

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