The Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release System® (BBTRS®), taps into the body’s innate ability to process and release trauma through a combination of breathwork, meditation, touch, movement, sound, and emotional expression. In this blog, we will explore how trauma affects the body and nervous system and how BBTRS® serves as a powerful tool for releasing tension, addressing trauma, and promoting overall wellness.
Trauma’s Impact on the Body
If you want to understand how to recover from trauma, you must first understand how the body responds to trauma. Traumatic experiences activate the sympathetic nervous system’s “fight-or-flight” response, releasing stress hormones that prepare the body for immediate action. When the threat subsides, the body is supposed to return to a relaxed state. However, in cases of trauma, this natural process can be disrupted, leading to trapped tension and chronic nervous system dysregulation.
The Legacy of Unprocessed Trauma
The enduring repercussions of unresolved trauma can exert a profound influence on an individual’s overall well-being, health, and interpersonal connections. Lingering tension may materialize in the form of persistent pain, heightened anxiety, and deep-seated depression, among an array of other physical and emotional symptoms. These manifestations detrimentally affect a person’s quality of life, undermining both their health and relationships (van der Kolk, 2014).
