In this episode Nicoleta explores relational trauma and happiness with Heather Mason, yoga therapist and the founder of The Minded Institute.

Story of an ex gymnast growing up in Manhattan.

From developmental trauma to studying anthropology abroad.

The return to New York, back into trauma.

Life in Buddhist monasteries in Asia.

The practice of yoga and Buddhist meditation.

Becoming a psychotherapist instead of a Buddhist nun.

How to use breath and movement to help you heal trauma.

Trained in yoga for trauma with Boston Trauma Centre.

The realisation of a life long suffering with PTSD.

Creation of The Minded Institute.

Feeling miserable before discovering Buddhism.

We are the creators of our happiness and misery.

How to cultivate our ability to self-regulate.

Change your parasympathetic nervous autonomic system functioning through breathing.

Yoga and mindfulness can activate the vagal network.

Mindfulness and loving kindness reduce inflammation,

Why relational trauma healing is an ongoing process.

Find more about Heather here: https://themindedinstitute.com/team/heather-mason/