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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 28, 2026 · 5 min read
People have always been lured to Goa in search of something more than just beautiful beaches – from full moon parties, people slowly drifted towards yoga practices, silence retreats, and more recently…
By Kalu Paula
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June 18, 2026 · 9 min read
From Personal Healing to Professional Scope: The Ethics of Teaching Trauma-Informed Yoga
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June 18, 2026 · 10 min read
What No One Tells You About Savasana: Stillness, Shutdown, and the Dorsal Vagal State
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June 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Co-Regulation on the Mat: How a Teacher’s Nervous System Shapes the Whole Room
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June 1, 2026 · 11 min read
The Neurobiology of ‘Holding Space’: Co-Regulation Skills Every Yoga Teacher Needs
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June 1, 2026 · 10 min read
Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Regulation: When to Use Meditation vs. Movement in Trauma Healing
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May 30, 2026 · 10 min read
What Makes a YTT ‘Trauma-Informed’ vs. Just ‘Gentle Yoga’? 5 Non-Negotiables
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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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How often does your practice become another thing to achieve rather than something to experience?