The Cycle Stops Here: Healing Intergenerational Trauma: Overcome Inherited Wounds, Break Destructive Patterns, Nurture Your Inner Child, and Build Healthy Relationships (The Inner Healing Series)

by CLAIRE VAUGHN

The mind-body connection is crucial when it comes to understanding trauma. Emotional pain often translates into physical symptoms. When you suppress emotions or fail to address trauma, your body takes on the burden. Techniques like yoga and mindfulness can help bridge this gap. Yoga, focusing on breath and movement, can release tension stored in the body. Mindfulness practices, such as meditation, can help you become more aware of your body and its signals. Personal stories of healing through mind-body practices abound. One friend found that regular yoga sessions helped her manage her chronic back pain, which she later realized was linked to her stressful childhood.