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The Oceanic Journal

Essays, guides and field notes on trauma-informed teaching, prenatal practice, breathwork and the inner architecture of a thoughtful yoga life.
October 8, 2026 · 8 min read
Yin Yoga for Beginners: What to Expect, Benefits & How It’s Different from Vinyasa
Anyone who has been looking at different yoga classes recently must have noticed how often the term 'Yin Yoga' pops up in the schedule of studios. While regular yoga classes imply movement…
By Kalu Paula
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August 11, 2026 · 3 min read

Yoga Anatomy

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August 6, 2026 · 7 min read

Yoga To Relieve Stress: 5 Poses and Techniques for a Calmer Mind

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August 5, 2026 · 6 min read

Yoga to Relieve Back Pain: A Simple Routine That Actually Works

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August 4, 2026 · 7 min read

Vagus Nerve Yoga Cues: A Practical Guide for Teaching Ventral Vagal Safety

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August 4, 2026 · 5 min read

How Yoga Helps You Combat Stress and Anxiety (And Reconnect Body, Mind & Soul)

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Yoga for lymphedema in legs
July 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Yoga for Lymphedema in Legs

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Savasana: stillness or shutdown? Illustration of a woman lying on a mat, half in a warm studio and half in a frozen landscape
June 18, 2026 · 10 min read

What No One Tells You About Savasana: Stillness, Shutdown, and the Dorsal Vagal State

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Trauma healing infographic comparing top-down approaches like meditation with bottom-up approaches like movement
June 1, 2026 · 9 min read

Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Regulation: When to Use Meditation vs. Movement in Trauma Healing  

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May 30, 2026 · 9 min read

Savasana Isn’t Always Relaxing: Trauma-Informed Alternatives to Final Rest

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