Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Trauma-Informed Yoga for Nervous System Healing with Sita Severson - 429
What does it mean to heal when the nervous system no longer feels safe in the body or the world?
In this episode, Colette is joined by Sita Severson, Director of the Soul of Yoga Institute in San Diego, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Certified Yoga Therapist, and Vedic counselor. Sita's work lives at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern trauma science, supporting people through grief, addiction recovery, burnout, and chronic stress with compassion and practicality.
Drawing from her own lived experience as well as decades of teaching and clinical work, Sita shares how Ayurveda, yoga, and pranayama can gently support regulation without overwhelming the system and why healing is not about fixing what's broken, but restoring relationship with the body and self.
This conversation is especially meaningful for anyone navigating grief, recovery, exhaustion, or a sense of disconnection, and for practitioners interested in trauma-sensitive, embodied approaches to wellbeing.
In this episode, you'll hear:
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How Sita's personal healing journey informs the way she teaches and works with trauma today
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What it means to rebuild trust in the body when the nervous system has learned that the world isn't safe
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How chronic stress, grief, and burnout show up in the body's physiology
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The role of Ayurveda, yoga, and pranayama in gently supporting nervous system regulation
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What truly defines a trauma-informed yoga practice
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Why Ayurveda and yoga emphasize gradual, participatory healing rather than quick fixes
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How healing can open the door to self-actualization, not just symptom relief
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A simple reflection and practice listeners can explore in their own time
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