AUTHOR OF MY BLISS BOOK & THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA

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AUTHOR OF MY BLISS BOOK &
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA

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How to Heal Your Own Trauma

How to Heal Your Own Trauma

Amy B. Scher is a renowned author, energy therapist, and expert in mind-body healing.

Her work revolves around the idea that the body is capable of healing itself with the help of the mind and energy. Amy has helped many people overcome trauma, chronic illnesses, anxiety, depression, and other health problems through her books, workshops, and one-on-one sessions.

Amy’s journey to becoming a mind-body healer began when she was diagnosed with Lyme disease, an illness that left her bedridden and unable to live a normal life. She tried different treatments and therapies but nothing seemed to work. It wasn’t until she discovered energy therapy that her health began to improve. Energy therapy, also known as energy healing or energy medicine, is a form of alternative medicine that works by balancing the body’s energy fields.

Amy was so impressed by the effectiveness of energy therapy that she decided to become a certified energy therapist herself. She went on to write several books on the topic, including “How To Heal Yourself When No One Else Can,” which became a bestseller. The book is a guide to self-healing that draws on Amy’s personal experience and the techniques she has learned over the years.

In her book, Amy shares her own journey to recovery and how she used energy therapy to heal herself. She also provides readers with practical tools and techniques that they can use to overcome their own health problems. Her approach to healing is holistic, taking into account the mind, body, and spirit.

One of the key techniques that Scher uses is Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT, is a form of energy therapy that involves tapping on specific points on the body to release blocked energy and promote healing. This technique is based on the idea that negative emotions and traumatic experiences can create energy blockages in the body, which can lead to physical and emotional pain. By tapping on these energy points while focusing on the negative emotions, you can release these blockages and promote healing. 

Another technique she uses is muscle testing. Muscle testing is a technique used to evaluate the strength or weakness of a muscle in response to a particular stimulus. It is often used in alternative medicine and holistic health practices to diagnose health issues, determine food sensitivities or allergies, and identify emotional or psychological stressors. Muscle testing can be used to answer questions about yourself by tapping into your body’s innate wisdom and intuition.

Scher has dedicated her life to helping others heal using EFT, muscle testing, and other mind-body techniques. She has worked with clients all over the world, helping them overcome a wide range of physical and emotional challenges, from chronic pain and illness to anxiety and depression.

One of the things that sets Scher apart is her focus on empowering her clients to take control of their own healing journey. She believes that everyone has the ability to heal themselves and that the key is to tap into the body’s innate healing wisdom. Through her books and workshops, Scher teaches people how to use EMT and other techniques to connect with their inner healer and create a more vibrant and fulfilling life.

Scher’s approach to healing has been widely praised for its effectiveness and accessibility. She has helped countless people overcome chronic conditions and live happier, healthier lives. Listen to her story in her own words in the latest episode of the Beyond Trauma Podcast. 

A Journey into Curiosity

A Journey into Curiosity

 Curiosity is one of the central tenets of mindfulness and it is a part of the practice which comes naturally to Timothy Lewis. Born curious, Timothy has allowed life to lead him and has committed to listening to and following the signals the universe gives him about which direction to go. This practice led him to take on the challenging role of a science teacher in a New York City school and told him when it was time to move on. It also led him to me.

Timothy walked into my yoga studio, Land Yoga, one New Year’s Eve. We had a regular NYE candle-lit class that often drew many new people to try out the space, but Timothy was different. He didn’t just come for New Year’s, he returned again and again. Timothy became a regular at Land Yoga participating in daily Ashtanga classes, yoga philosophy courses, and an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program taught by my husband, Thimo Wittich. He eventually went on to become a certified yoga teacher and mindfulness coach.

I knew immediately that once he was a 200-hour certified yoga teacher I would invite him to take the Three and a Half Acres Yoga trauma-informed yoga teacher training and become a trauma-informed yoga teacher. I’m so glad I did. As a trauma-informed yoga teacher, Timothy has supported many Three and a Half Acres Yoga partners, bringing chair yoga, especially to our partners at Saint Mary’s in Harlem.

Timothy also brought yoga and breathwork to his mother when she was in the hospital with covid. He shares this story and chair yoga practices in my book, The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga and will be speaking on his experience at many of the book release events including a special event on May 13th for anyone who supports the nonprofit, Three and a Half Acres Yoga with any level donation. I hope many of you will be there supporting his work and that of the nonprofit and the book!  You can see more book events HERE. 

Timothy’s curiosity is still leading him. Most recently it brought us both to an intimate talk with Deepak Chopra at Eddie Stern’s Ashtanga yoga space and temple. If you are looking to grow your curiosity here are a few tips:

  1. Pursue lifelong learning: Take courses, attend workshops, and read books. 
  2. Seek out new experiences: This can be as simple as trying a new hobby, visiting a new place, or meeting new people. 
  3. Practice mindfulness: Mindfulness practices, such as meditation or yoga, can help us to cultivate a sense of curiosity and wonder about our inner experiences and the world around us.

For more of Timothy’s wonderful tips on curiosity and the journey to becoming a trauma-informed yoga teacher, take a listen to him on the latest episode of the Beyond Trauma Podcast