Trauma Survivors’ Experiences of Kundalini Yoga in Fostering Posttraumatic Growth

Karlita Morrison, Veronica Dwarika

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Abstract

The prevalence of traumatic events in South Africa is considerably high due to a history of political violence and the ongoing cycle of interpersonal, community-based, and socioeconomic violence. While conventional therapeutic techniques have been found to support trauma survivors in the local context, alternative approaches that focus on the mind–body connection have become increasingly popular. However, studies reporting on the use of these approaches remain scarce. This study aimed to add to the body of knowledge on yoga as a non-conventional therapy to support trauma survivors and foster posttraumatic growth. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample of seven Kundalini yoga practitioners who had been exposed to trauma. A thematic analysis confirmed that Kundalini yoga was beneficial in fostering posttraumatic growth. Overall, the study findings, evidence a pocket of success in relation to value of such an intervention within a low socio economic black South African context.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)821-831
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Child and Adolescent Trauma
Volume15
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2022

Keywords

  • Kundalini yoga
  • Posttraumatic growth
  • South Africa
  • Trauma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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