“Yoga” and “Asana” are Not Synonyms: A Note on Accessibility and Decolonizin…
Nityda Gessel is a somatic psychotherapist, trauma specialist, yoga teacher and educator, mom and heart-centered activist. Nityda is the founder of the Trauma-Conscious Yoga Institute, creator of The Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method℠, and author of forthcoming Norton book: Embodied Self Awakening: Somatic Practices for Trauma Healing and Spiritual Evolution (release date: July 18, 2023). Nityda has devoted her life to supporting the upliftment of others, working at the intersections of Eastern spirituality, holistic mental health, and embodied activism. During her time off, she loves getting dirty with her toddler, being in nature, dancing and traveling the world.
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