Key Components of Trauma-Informed Yoga Nidra.

Q3 Medicine
Kimberley Luu
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Abstract

Trauma exposure is universal to the human condition, with many affected individuals experiencing either posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or subthreshold manifestations. Both scenarios can become functionally debilitating and collectively lay a heavy burden on individuals and society. Yoga nidra is one adjunctive treatment of growing interest, holding potential for its ability to alleviate symptoms of trauma, including hypervigilance, sleep disturbances, and disembodiment. However, yoga nidra practices can have re-traumatizing side-effects if not delivered conscientiously. For instance, adverse reactions such as overwhelming flashbacks, emotional distress, and extended dissociation have been reported as a result of yoga nidra practice. To prevent harm and maximize yoga nidra's therapeutic potential, 10 key components of trauma-informed yoga nidra practice are presented: (1) safe(r) and comfortable environment; (2) personal autonomy, healthy boundaries, and consent; (3) skillful mindful awareness; (4) appropriate length and preparation; (5) adequate settling and externalization; (6) sleep permission; (7) self-chosen intention; (8) flexible rotation of consciousness and breath awareness; (9) embodied pairs of opposites; and (10) conscientious visualizations. These measures protect those living with trauma and have extended benefits for nonclinical populations as well. That said, some of these components may be adapted based on context, especially in settings where direct feedback is readily available and can be prioritized. Ultimately, thoughtful decisions must be made with the intention of optimizing the safety of and benefit to the practitioners under the facilitator's care.

创伤知情瑜伽内德拉的关键组成部分。
创伤暴露是人类普遍存在的状况,许多受影响的个体要么经历创伤后应激障碍(PTSD),要么经历阈下表现。这两种情况都会使人功能衰弱,并共同给个人和社会带来沉重的负担。瑜伽内德拉是一种越来越受关注的辅助治疗方法,它有可能减轻创伤症状,包括过度警觉、睡眠障碍和精神脱离。然而,瑜伽内德拉练习可能会有重新创伤的副作用,如果不认真交付。例如,据报道,瑜伽内德拉练习的不良反应,如压倒性的闪回、情绪困扰和长时间的分离。为了防止伤害和最大限度地发挥瑜伽内德拉的治疗潜力,提出了创伤知情瑜伽内德拉练习的10个关键组成部分:(1)安全(r)和舒适的环境;(2)个人自主、健康的界限和同意;(3)熟练的正念觉知;(4)适当的长度和编制;(5)妥善安置和外部化;(6)睡眠许可;(7)自选意向;(8)意识和呼吸意识的灵活旋转;(9)体现对偶;(10)认真的可视化。这些措施保护了那些生活在创伤中的人,也扩大了非临床人群的受益范围。也就是说,其中一些组件可能会根据上下文进行调整,特别是在可以随时获得直接反馈并可以优先考虑的环境中。最终,必须做出深思熟虑的决定,以便在引导者的护理下优化从业者的安全和利益。
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