Yoga – Ann Edwards

After practicing yoga for more than 15 years, I found healing on my yoga mat while recovering from PTSD. I completed the 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training through CITYOGA, Indianapolis in July 2016. I have since found a passion for sharing this healing with others whom have survived trauma and am currently working through the 300-Hour Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) training.

On Letting Go August 13, 2017

Every Fall season the trees serve as a reminder of the beauty that can be found in letting go. It seems that Fall has come early for me this year, but with each year...

Yoga Techniques for PTSD June 30, 2016

From research for my report presentation for my 200HR Teacher Training, PTSD affects the brain, nervous system, hormones & chemicals, thyroid, and adrenal glands. Research also suggests that yoga can be an effective form...

The Neurobiology of PTSD and Yoga as an Alternative Treatment May 31, 2016

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. All information here was found in one of the resources listed and linked below, unless otherwise stated as my personal opinion based on my own experience with PTSD....

Soften May 5, 2016

“Soften” is a favorite phrase of many yoga instructors. It is a cue that reminds students to not strain into a pose, to relax even while making an effort. I’ve heard my friends in...

Success Is Not The Point March 9, 2016

Since I signed up for Yoga Teacher Training last month and started the classes, I’ve had a number of people ask me if I intend to quit my job and do yoga full time....

Finding My Zen February 16, 2016

I am super ecstatic to announce that I will be starting a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program at CITYOGA in less than two weeks!! I have been thinking about this for a few...

Best Online Yoga Classes For Every Body November 9, 2015

I’ve been practicing yoga since I was in high school (longer than I’d like to admit). I’m still up in the air about whether I should do Teacher Training. It apparently isn’t regulated very...

How To Start A Meditation Practice January 29, 2015

One of my 30 By 30 Goals was to meditate for 30 days, in hopes of developing a regular meditation practice. I was first introduced to meditation in college when I took an entire...

Lessons Learned From My First 5-Day Cleanse April 1, 2014

Last week I finished up my first try at a cleansing diet. I love trying new things and using myself as a guinea pig, especially when it comes to seeing how different things affect...

Becoming A Leader January 23, 2014

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Ghandi A little over two years ago, I started a new job at a company that is a great company to work...