About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Zabie Yamasaki about nurturing the nervous system and protecting one's energy amidst modern stressors.

Feeling frazzled with the stress of modern day life? This episode is for you. My guest is Zabie Yamasak, author of several books including her newest one, "Protect Your Energy: A gentle guide to nurture your nervous system, cultivate rest, and honor your needs." Just the title makes my body take a deep breath. Join us for a tender and joyful conversation that might inspire you to surround yourself with kindness. Zabie Yamasaki, M.Ed., RYT is the Founder of Transcending Sexual Trauma through Yoga. Zabie has trained thousands of yoga instructors and mental health professionals and her trauma-informed yoga program and curriculum for survivors is now being implemented at over 25 colleges campuses and agencies including the University of California (UC) system, Stanford, USC, University of Notre Dame, and Johns Hopkins University. Zabie received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Social Behavior and Education at the UC Irvine and completed her graduate degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs at The George Washington University. Her work has been highlighted on CNN, NBC, KTLA 5, and The Huffington Post. Her book: Trauma-Informed Yoga for Survivors of…

People in this episode

Host: Laura Reagan

Guest: Zabie Yamasaki

Topics covered

• somatic resourcing
• energy protection
• nervous system
• trauma-informed yoga
• self-care
• mental health

Keywords

• somatic resourcing
• energy protection
• nervous system
• trauma-informed yoga
• self-care
• mental health
• Zabie Yamasaki
• Laura Reagan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Transcending Sexual Trauma through Yoga, University of California, Stanford, USC, University of Notre Dame, Johns Hopkins University, CNN, NBC, KTLA 5, The Huffington Post

Books & works: Protect Your Energy: A gentle guide to nurture your nervous system, cultivate rest, and honor your needs, Trauma-Informed Yoga for Survivors of Sexual Assault

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