Ellie GraceI loathe the word “wellness”. Here’s why.I loathe the word “wellness” and here’s why…Feb 12Feb 12
Ellie GraceBut I’m traumatised too. Can I teach yoga?I hear this all the time from yoga teachers who want to make an impact in thr world but who are held back by self doubt and lack of…Feb 5Feb 5
Ellie GraceThe Benefits of Being Trauma Informed as a Yoga TeacherWe all know how much suffering there is in this world.Jan 22Jan 22
Ellie GraceSpeaking Publicly on Yoga in the Healthcare SystemMy heart started thumping madly about 20 minutes before our small panel group was due on-stage but once I was up there, I actually felt…Jan 9Jan 9
Ellie GraceTools for New Year ManifestingI hope this post finds you rested from the festivities and excited to step through new doorways in 2024!Jan 2Jan 2
Ellie GraceMusic or No Music in Trauma Informed Yoga?Before I share my thoughts with you, what are yours?Nov 28, 2023Nov 28, 2023
Ellie GraceWhat are the aims of recovery from trauma?It is said that the word ‘recovery’ means ‘a return to truth’. For students of trauma informed yoga, what does this mean?Nov 21, 2023Nov 21, 2023
Ellie GraceHow Does Trauma Affect the Brain and Body?The best way to explain this is to think of our nervous system — which is made up of the brain and all the nerves that run down into the…Oct 24, 2023Oct 24, 2023
Ellie GraceThe Benefits of Yoga for Medical StudentsI had a real adventure in September with the (temporary) move to rural France and the weekly returns to Bristol University, where I was…Oct 18, 2023Oct 18, 2023
Ellie GraceTo heal from trauma, the body needs to feel safeDid you know? The human brain evolved from a reptilian, asocial brain to a social, emotional and collaborative mammal brain about 200…Oct 11, 2023Oct 11, 2023