My dear sisters,
I would like to share with you my experience with trauma sensitive yoga with Beatrice.
I took part only once till now and I always scout the program of our group activities for the next time.
I went not knowing what it is, having read some about it and waiting some kind of difficulty that I always experience with yoga followed by this sense of rest and relax through my body.
Well thankfully I was proven wrong.
There wasn't any kind of difficulty and the need to push my body. Completely the opposite. The movements were calm and calming. Circular, in flow, slow, soothing, and maybe most importantly I felt a sense of opening.
By the third movement I felt a kind of unlocking, a sudden care for my body that slowly evolved to love for it. Not being used to it and if you ask me, I don't know if I can replicate it, it took me by surprise. And this is why I am eager to go back.
The soft voice of Bea, not demanding, full of support and acceptance helped immensely.
The moment we reached the end, she asked us to write down notes if we needed to.
I immediately wrote down a description of the first three movements. It was all I could remember.
I have repeated them some times, getting myself some of the same much needed care. Writing this down, motivates me to do it more.
I don't know how the rest of my sisters who were there felt. I know that at the end, we came all together in a hug that none of us wanted to let go.
I am programmed to be hard on my body, even when I am supposed to be taking care of it. This is why I am blessed to have lived such moments, showing me what self-care and body-love really feels like.
~ From Maria