Episode #68: Trauma Informed with Russel (Rusty) Price

<p>In this episode, we get some incredibly valuable advice and insights from Rusty Price on trauma in its many forms.</p> <p>We discuss the different ways that trauma occurs, shows up, and can impact your life.</p> <p>And importantly we talk about how that comes into the yoga classrooms, and how it can affect you as a yoga teacher.</p> <p>Rusty shares his experiences, his background, and his professional expertise as a hypnotherapist, natural therapist, neuro-linguistic programmer, and more!</p> <p>He spills the beans on Big T and little t trauma, and how holding space and safety are big parts of being able to heal trauma in others.</p> <p>Interestingly, we take a look at how your resonance and presence are key skills as a yoga teacher, and dealing with your own trauma is also critical.</p> <p>We even touch upon the holy grail of spiritual teachings… Presence.</p> <p>And different approaches to teaching someone to be present.</p> <p>Lastly, we finish off with a really valuable recap and advice on dealing with your own traumas, so listen all the way to the end for that!</p> <p>If you want to connect with Russ, you can do so via his instagram, and if you’re lucky you can book a free session with him:</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hypno.with.russ/?hl=en"><u>https://www.instagram.com/hypno.with.russ/?hl=en</u></a></p> <ul> <li>(07:20) Yoga teachers have too high expectations from students and themselves</li> <li>(08:46) Teachers, in general, are put on a pedestal</li> <li>(11:22) Ashtanga vs. Kundalini yoga teachers</li> <li>(14:23) What is trauma?</li> <li>(15:33) Everyone’s got little t trauma</li> <li>(17:36) Big T trauma and little t trauma</li> <li>(20:27) Bringing it back to the yoga class and the nervous system</li> <li>(22:17) The best thing you can do is deal with your own trauma</li> <li>(23:51) Resonance and presence as a yoga teacher</li> <li>(26:06) The holy grail of spiritual teachings</li> <li>(27:17) Invite someone to be exactly where they are</li> <li>(29:36) Teachin