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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 2, 2026 · 6 min read
What Is Ayurvedic Wellness? A Simple Guide to Balance, Doshas, and Daily Living
Ayurvedic wellness is a holistic approach to health rooted in Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old system from India whose name literally means "the science of life." Instead of just treating symptoms, it focuses on…
By Vivekananada
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Infographic on five non-negotiables of trauma-informed yoga teacher training, with two women seated on mats
May 30, 2026 · 10 min read

What Makes a YTT ‘Trauma-Informed’ vs. Just ‘Gentle Yoga’? 5 Non-Negotiables  

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Woman lying on her back on a yoga mat on grass with eyes closed and palms up
May 30, 2026 · 9 min read

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

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Infographic of yoga as a balancing element between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activation, with a woman in tree pose
May 29, 2026 · 8 min read

Modalities Used in Nervous System Regulation & Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training

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Infographic of yoga as a balancing element between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activation, with a woman in tree pose
May 29, 2026 · 8 min read

Beyond Fight or Flight: Teaching Yoga

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Window of tolerance in yoga infographic with three panels: hyperarousal, the optimal window and hypoarousal
May 27, 2026 · 11 min read

The Window of Tolerance in Your Yoga Class: Recognizing Hyperarousal vs. Hypoarousal 

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"Infographic comparing traditional corrective yoga teaching with a modern interoceptive, consent-based model, with photos of a warrior pose and a seated group
May 25, 2026 · 10 min read

Consent, Choice, and Agency: Teaching Asana Without Triggering Fight/Flight 

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Trauma-informed yoga language infographic comparing cues to avoid and cues to invite, with a kneeling woman and nervous system diagram
May 24, 2026 · 10 min read

Why Your Yoga Cues Might Be Dysregulating Students: A Trauma-Informed Guide to Language

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Pregnant woman sitting on a sofa with her hand on her lower back
April 29, 2026 · 6 min read

Breathwork Techniques for Pregnancy: A Complete Guide 

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April 27, 2026 · 7 min read

Safe Yoga Practices During Pregnancy: What Teachers Must Know 

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