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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
Sound Healing in Goa: What Happens in a Session (and Why People Travel For It)
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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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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Pregnant woman in a deep yoga squat with palms together on a teal mat
April 27, 2026 · 6 min read

How Prenatal Yoga Supports Natural Childbirth Preparation 

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Group of women doing a yoga backbend on mats in a bright studio
April 24, 2026 · 7 min read

Best Yoga Teacher Training Specializations for Women’s Health Teachers

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