WELLNESS IN SANTA CRUZ: HOLISTIC RESOURCES FOR HEALING TRAUMA & CHRONIC PAIN
Resources in the greater Santa Cruz area for holistic healing of PTSD and chronic pain as a result of physical, emotional and spiritual trauma.
Community / Sliding Scale Acupuncture
Flux Acupuncture Lounge - $20-40
Communi-Qi - $35-55
Five Branches University Teaching Clinic - 10% student discount
Float Therapy
Sage Float Spa - Happy hour $39 / 60 min
Equilibrium Float - Intro 3/$99
Yoga Classes
Downtown Yoga Shala - 10% student discount
Santa Cruz Yoga - Restorative Yoga + Guided Meditation
Ananda Scotts Valley - $11 student drop-in
Village Yoga Santa Cruz - $15 student drop-in
LUMA Yoga - $14 student drop-in
Breath + Oneness - Sliding scale healing/wellness events
INSIGHT Santa Cruz - Free meditation
Ayurvedic Centers
Santa Cruz Ayurveda - sliding scale consultation
Mount Madonna Ayurveda Clinic - reduced rate consultation w/ student-intern
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The breath may seem so simple, but it is so profound. It is intimately linked to and has a direct influence on the body, mind, and emotions. Breathing techniques like Bhramari Pranayama have also been shown be incredibly effective self-regulation techniques for anyone suffering from anxiety and PTSD. It is no wonder techniques to control and direct the breath have been practiced for centuries, especially techniques to prepare yoga practitioners for the journey inward toward concentration, contemplation, and meditation.
Anxiety can seem like a fact of daily life, but there are ways to take back control over triggers and bring yourself out of high-anxiety modes.
A collection of sounds perfect for drifting deep into a state of relaxation. Heavy with instrumentals by Grouper, Brian Eno, and Explosions In The Sky, this playlist was made specifically with floating in mind. Focus on the breath and let the music carry you away from the outside world.
Experiencing tension in the face and neck? Try the relaxation exercise in this guide. Checking-in with the body can relieve stress in an instant...really, it only takes a moment.
To support a consistent practice, I invite you to meditate with me from 2-10 minutes for the next week. You can do these short meditations from anywhere and at any moment.
Approaching cooking as self-care means bringing attention and intention to the act of preparing a meal to nourish not only the body, but the mind and spirit.
Our feet carry us through this life. They bear our weight and they connect us to our foundation on earth. Many, many beings have walked this earth to experience life's beautiful, raw energy. We are just one precious, singular manifestation among them.
In many eastern traditions, the feet are considered to be both sacred and profane. Guests are offered water to cleanse their feet upon entering the home of their host. Many rituals and prayers around the world commence with the cleansing of the feet. In this spirit, we begin our ritual of cleansing the feet.
Anxiety can seem like a fact of daily life, but there are ways to take back control over triggers and bring yourself out of high-anxiety modes.
Experiencing tension in the face and neck? Try the relaxation exercise in this guide. Checking-in with the body can relieve stress in an instant...really, it only takes a moment.
Playlist created as part of the Yoga as Healing 8 week series.
Classes have different themes, focus on various restorative postures, build strength in the core, and explore positive affirmations. Yoga as Healing programs help you to find deep connection, build community, and continue on your journey to heal.
Playlist created as part of the Yoga as Healing 8 week series.
Classes have different themes, focus on various restorative postures, build strength in the core, and explore positive affirmations. Yoga as Healing programs help you to find deep connection, build community, and continue on your journey to heal.
Playlist created as part of the Yoga as Healing 8 week series.
Classes have different themes, focus on various restorative postures, build strength in the core, and explore positive affirmations. Yoga as Healing programs help you to find deep connection, build community, and continue on your journey to heal.
Approaching cooking as self-care means bringing attention and intention to the act of preparing a meal to nourish not only the body, but the mind and spirit.