Art and Om Workshop - ALETHEIA Conference, University of Madrid, Spain

The Art and Om workshop merges the methodologies of Art Psychotherapy, Trauma Informed Expressive Arts and Trauma Sensitive Yoga. This experiential and psycho-educational workshop will demonstrate the combined benefits of integrative expressive art therapies (drama / movement, visual art) and Yogic practice, through a neurobiological lens, to contribute to identifying symptoms and alleviating the effects of trauma. Experience imaginative expression and contained artistic creation, incorporating a gentle grounding process within a Yogic framework including: Vipassana (mind-body awareness), Yoga Nidra (guided mindful meditation), Pranayama (attuned breathing techniques), and Asanas of Vinyasa Flow (rhythmic movement of physical postures) within a safe healing space. The intention of Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TSY) is to build resiliency and establish greater self-regulation; specifically for clients who suffer with symptoms of PTSD. TSY supports clients to move away from emotional dysregulation and negative visceral responses by offering strategies to feel safe, empowered and self contained. Both arts…