Ep #68: Trauma Informed with Russel (Rusty) Price

In this episode, we get some incredibly valuable advice and insights from Rusty Price on trauma in its many forms. We discuss the different ways that trauma occurs, shows up, and can impact your life. And importantly we talk about how that comes into the yoga classrooms, and how it can affect you as a yoga teacher. Rusty shares his experiences, his background, and his professional expertise as a hypnotherapist, natural therapist, neuro-linguistic programmer, and more! He spills the beans on Big T and little t trauma, and how holding space and safety are big parts of being able to heal trauma in others. Interestingly, we take a look at how your resonance and presence are key skills as a yoga teacher, and dealing with your own trauma is also critical. We even touch upon the holy grail of spiritual teachings… Presence. And different approaches to teaching someone to be present. Lastly, we finish off with a really valuable recap and advice on dealing with your own traumas, so listen all the way to the end for that! If you want to connect with Russ, you can do so via his instagram, and if you’re lucky you can book a free session with him: https://www.instagram.com/hypno.with.russ/?hl=en (00:00) Introduction (07:20) Yoga teachers have too high expectations from students and themselves (08:46) Teachers, in general, are put on a pedestal (11:22) Ashtanga vs. Kundalini yoga teachers (14:23) What is trauma? (15:33) Everyone’s got little t trauma (17:36) Big T trauma and little t trauma (20:27) Bringing it back to the yoga class and the nervous system (22:17) The best thing you can do is deal with your own trauma (23:51) Resonance and presence as a yoga teacher (26:06) The holy grail of spiritual teachings (27:17) Invite someone to be exactly where they are (29:36) Teaching presence to beginners or autistic children… (36:19) Let’s talk about hypnotherapy (38:55) Safety, or giving the feeling of safety is key to teaching and healing trauma (41:39) How you love yourself affects how others perceive you as a teacher (43:57) Trauma relating to physical ailments/illnesses SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform! What’s inside: The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes. The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons. Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door! I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member! PODCAST DETAILS: This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity. Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de MarséSend us an emailSend us a voice-note comment/question