Dr. Arielle Schwartz, author of Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Applying the Principles of Polyvagal Theory for Self-Discovery, Embodied Healing, and Meaningful Change, explains what EMDR, yoga and the polyvagal theory have in common. In this interview with Rotem Brayer and Melissa Benintendi from the Notice That podcast, Dr. Schwartz explains yogic principles, healing mechanisms and the basics of the polyvagal theory.
Dr. Arielle Schwartz is a clinical psychologist, EMDRIA approved consultant, somatic therapist, and internationally sought-out teacher. She is the author of six books, including The Complex PTSD Workbook, EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology, and most recently Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Applying the Principles of Polyvagal Theory for Self-Discovery, Embodied Healing, and Meaningful Change. Her integrative, mind-body approach to therapy includes parts-work therapy, relational therapy, somatic psychology, EMDR Therapy, and therapeutic yoga for trauma.
