Yoga and the Healing of Interpersonal Trauma: A Qualitative Meta-Analysis.
International journal of yoga therapy January 1, 2023 Isabelle Ong Gaffney, Ashley W Gulden, Len Jennings et al. 6 citations
Yoga helps people recover from interpersonal trauma through several key mechanisms, according to a synthesis of six qualitative studies involving 105 participants. Four main healing factors emerged with strong support across studies: stabilization strategies that reduce trauma symptoms; fostering authenticity, inner attunement, and self-acceptance; equanimity through calming the mind and mindfulness; and community by reducing isolation through safe connection with others. The analysis provides a more integrated understanding of how yoga facilitates trauma recovery and demonstrates the value of qualitative meta-analysis for combining insights from individual studies.