By Ann Pizer — 2020
Learn the history of hatha yoga and what present-day classes are like.
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Demand from patients seeking help for their mental illnesses has led to underground use in a way that parallels black markets in the AIDS pandemic. This underground use has been most perilous for people of color, who face greater stigma and legal risks due to the War on Drugs.
Can neurodiversity proponents keep the notion of mental pathology?
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If you know someone with PTSD, there are ways you can help. In fact, you can be very beneficial to their recovery, but only if you also care for yourself, too.
If you have a history of trauma or chronic pain, you may need to relearn the art of listening to your body in a safe and slow manner.
Meditation may help with PTSD, but some yogis are dismayed that their peace-loving practice is now turned to combat training.
In 1987 psychologist Francine Shapiro developed a new type of psychotherapy known as EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR therapy has become a more common treatment in recent years as a treatment option for people suffering from anxiety, panic, PTSD, or trauma.
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