Healing Through Play and Movement

In today's  episode, we're joined by Angie Barrett, an Intuitive Movement Coach, Advanced Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor, Registered Nurse, and Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga Instructor, sharing her remarkable journey of healing emotional trauma through the use of movement paired with play.. Around eight years ago, Angie found herself confronted with the resurfacing of childhood sexual abuse trauma while juggling demanding roles as a nurse and yoga teacher. This overwhelming experience propelled her into exploring trauma-informed yoga teacher training, where she stumbled upon a profound discovery—the transformative potential of movement paired with play.

 

Diving deeper into Angie's journey, we explore the science underpinning her approach, particularly the polyvagal theory, which she adeptly incorporates into her practice. Angie passionately advocates that healing doesn't have to be a painful process and introduces her innovative methodology, which has yielded remarkable results for both herself and her clients. She stresses the importance of releasing accumulated trauma, regardless of its size, from our bodies to foster growth and healing.

 

Angie's story epitomizes resilience and transformation, from surviving childhood abuse to finding solace and healing through the power of movement and play. Drawing from her diverse background as a nurse and yoga instructor, she adeptly guides others in releasing stored trauma and transcending suffering through unconventional yet effective means. Join us for an illuminating conversation with Angie Barrett as we delve into the profound connection between joy and healing on the path to self-discovery and empowerment.

 

Connect with me:

https://nickyYyoga.com

https://www.youtube.com/@TheConnectedCommunity

support@nickyYyoga.com

 

Connect with Angie:

https://angieberrettmovement.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/

https://Instagram.com/angieberrettmovement

https://www.facebook.com/angie.berrett/

https://www.youtube.com/@angieberrettmovement

 

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:46 Using Play to Heal from Trauma

05:31 Differences in Trauma-Informed Yoga

08:04 The Power of Play

11:05 Exploring Play and Movement

14:18 Rhythmic and Repetitive Movements

22:08 Healing Trauma through Play

23:42 The PolyvagalTheory

25:23 The Role of Play and Movement in Releasing Energy

26:11 Releasing Trauma without Identifying the Trigger

27:18 The Importance of Having a Guide for Deep Emotional Releases

28:42 Animals' Natural Way of Releasing Trauma

29:32 Personal Experience of Shaking and Releasing Trauma

30:59 The Profound Release and Lightness After Shaking

33:26 The Importance of Having a Guide for Deep Emotional Releases

35:23 The Benefits of Virtual Healing Sessions

38:56 Reconnecting with the Inner Child through Play

39:53 Healing Childhood Wounds and Negative Beliefs

43:21 The Connection Between Trauma and Loss of Imagination

44:29 Healing Doesn't Have to Be Heavy