Transforming Ethnic and Race-Based Traumatic Stress with Yoga

This workbook provides a range of self-care practices to strengthen the psychological immune system, increase resilience, and support post-traumatic growth for individuals affected by ethnic and race-based traumatic stress. It combines Restorative Yoga poses with positive affirmations and therapeutic journal writing to promote healing and well-being.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2021
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Building upon the foundations of Gail Parker's groundbreaking work, "Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma," this workbook presents a comprehensive range of self-care practices designed to bolster the psychological immune system, enhance resilience, and foster post-traumatic growth. Ethnic and race-based traumatic stress, a global phenomenon that transcends boundaries of race and ethnicity, exerts its detrimental effects on individuals and communities alike. Whether we are the victims or perpetrators of such stress, its impact is profound, leading to immense suffering and perpetuating cycles of violence.

In the face of these challenges, we are witnessing a global awakening to the pandemic of racial violence and its insidious consequences on our collective well-being. Health care disparities based on race and ethnicity are exacerbating the suffering, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change.

Transforming Ethnic and Race-Based Traumatic Stress with Yoga is a self-care study guide that offers a transformative approach to healing. Each chapter delves into a specific area of ethnic and/or race-related traumatic stress, providing a reading for contemplation. Accompanied by illustrations of Restorative Yoga poses and detailed instructions on how to execute them, the book also includes positive affirmations to reinforce the benefits of each pose. Following the pose, the workbook provides therapeutic journal writing instructions with blank pages, encouraging individuals to document their experiences and identify the psychological, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits derived from the presented posture.

By engaging in these self-care practices, individuals can cultivate resilience, strengthen their psychological immune system, and embark on a journey of healing and growth. This workbook serves as a valuable tool for individuals seeking to address the impact of ethnic and race-based traumatic stress and promote a more inclusive and equitable society.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 174 x 246 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787757530