ABSTRACT

This was an exploratory study on the perceived benefits of one trauma- sensitive yoga program for women who self- selected to attend the program to improve their mental health. The participants in this study were women from the United States between the ages of 20–60 years old. Participants attended one of two six- week trauma- sensitive yoga groups utilizing the G.R.A.C.E model, a format developed based on Emerson’s trauma yoga guidelines and modified by the instructor. The themes of the weekly classes in this format include grounding, reconnection/relatedness, awareness/acceptance, and compassion and empowerment. The participants of this study completed pre- surveys and post- surveys. The results of the surveys indicated that participants perceived improvements in self- care, embodiment, and mood. These results show that trauma- sensitive yoga may have benefits beyond the treatment of specific diagnoses that could be applied to a variety of population.

摘要

这是一项探索性研究，旨在探讨一项创伤敏感型瑜伽课程对自选参加该课程以改善其心理健康的女性的感知益处。这项研究的参与者是来自美国的 20-60 岁的女性。参与者参加了使用 GRACE 模型的两个为期六周的创伤敏感瑜伽小组之一，该模型基于 Emerson 的创伤瑜伽指南开发并由讲师修改。这种形式的每周课程的主题包括接地、重新连接/相关性、意识/接受以及同情和授权。本研究的参与者完成了前期调查和后期调查。调查结果表明，参与者感知到自我保健、体现和情绪方面的改善。