Health in a person's mind and body suffers as a result of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and anxiety, both of which can destabilise the nervous system, derail a calm mind, make everyday life appear threatening or debilitating and interfere with our relationships. 

 

While the psychological effects of trauma, bullying, abuse, ongoing stress etc. are well recognised and often the focus of traditional counselling approaches, the body is often neglected. However, the physical symptoms and sensations that accompany PTSD and anxiety are often as debilitating as the psychological effects and if left unaddressed, may delay healing and cause further damage to mental health.  

 

These can include: 

 

 

The good news is, Lucia’s Light has been set up to address the physical and mental stresses and ailments that GAD and PTSD sufferers struggle with through specialised yoga practices, which are simple to learn (no previous experience of yoga necessary at all) and an acupressure massage technique known as marma therapy. 

 

These specialised practices work primarily on the nervous system first and foremost and aside from the marma therapy, which is delivered by the therapist, are designed to be practiced by the client at home or even outside of the home in modified ways where possible. 

 

While counselling and CBT for anxiety and PTSD may be necessary (and certainly your GP or mental health team should be assisting you), Lucia's Light can provide wellness and recovery from the physical imbalances and ailments that often prevent complete recovery. Unfortunately, in the West, working with the body is too often neglected or undervalued when dealing with PTSD, GAD and even panic attacks and extreme stress. However, increasingly, recent research shows that some forms of massage, adapted yoga practices and even working with facial expression and body posture can alter the physiology of trauma and stress.