Healing PTSD from Sexual Trauma with Yoga Nidra
How I cultivated internal safety with meditation.
Closing my eyes was scary. I jumped at most sounds. I did not feel comfortable with anyone standing behind me. My world was not safe. Each night I would thrash with nightmares. Horrifying chases. Terrified, I would wake up and remember that what happened to me, actually happened. Everyday. I would forget. And then remember. The dream was inspired by the event that actually did happen.
Free diving found me. I felt safe for what felt like the first time in my life. 30 meters underwater in the Aegean sea. Since I can’t live underwater. I had to figure out a way to cultivate safety for myself.
I did it with Yoga Nidra.
I meditated. Sometimes that looked like repeating the intention,
“I am safe in my body.”
Other times I would practice an entire Yoga Nidra with the intention of feeling and cultivating safety.
I am home in my body.
I am safe.
I trust myself.
During Yoga Nidra, the brainwaves slow down and the belief system can be rewired. The brainwaves slow and create space between the thoughts where you can intentionally plant new beliefs.
I imagine a computer drive, creating new grooves.
I create Personalized Healing Activations like the one I crafted for myself that helped me save my life. If you or someone you know may benefit from support I would be honored to help.
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