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By Charlotta Martinus, C-IAYT, Founder of Teen Yoga Foundation There is something deeply encouraging about seeing an idea that has emerged from years of working with people in distress begin to find its place within the language of medical science. For those of us who have practised yoga therapy for many years, the relationship between

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Evidence-Based Practice, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Integrative Healthcare, Interoception, Mind-Body Connection, Nervous System Regulation, Neurological Health, Research in Yoga Therapy, Somatic Yoga Therapy, yoga therapy

Oct 31 2025

The Case Against Pills And Protocols

All Blog Posts, Yoga in the NHS

BeyondPills and Protocol: Towards a More Empathic Treatment for Young People When it comes to mental health, young people today are often met with waiting lists, assessments, and clinical labels. Pills and protocols can sometimes help, of course—they can bring relief, clarity, and stability. But if we stop there, we miss something essential: the human

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alternative treatment, CAMHS, empathy, holistic therapy, integrative care, mental health, wellbeing, yoga therapy, young people, youth mental health

Apr 4 2024

Embracing Wholeness: The Transformative Power of Yoga Therapy in CAMHS

News & Organisation Updates

In the ever-evolving landscape of mental health care, a beacon of hope shines brightly as Southampton Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) secures a permanent contract for the integration of yoga therapy into its services. This momentous achievement heralds a new era in holistic mental health care provision, underscoring the profound impact of complementary

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CAMHS, holistic care, integrative medicine, mental health services, NHS, Southampton, therapy, wellbeing, yoga therapy, young people

Mar 21 2024

Dispelling the Misconception: Yoga is Not Porn

All Blog Posts, News & Organisation Updates, Parent Support

As a yoga therapist dedicated to promoting health and wellness through the practice of yoga, it has come to my attention that there exists a damaging misconception associating yoga with pornography. This unfortunate connection surfaced when examining Google Analytics and noticing a concerning trend: a high proportion of older men accessing our site from Poland,

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digital safety, education, online misuse, SafeSearch, yoga advocacy, yoga awareness, yoga misconceptions, yoga therapy, yoga values, youth protection

Jun 24 2022

A report of the Integrative and Personalised Care Conference – 18th June 2022

News & Organisation Updates

On the 18th of June, we were invited to the conference at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, inaugurated by Prince Charles. We put together a panel of teenagers including Olivia, Maia (15 yrs old), Shivani, Leonie and Sophia (17). Our trustee, Dr Jo Barker who works in CAMHS as a Psychiatrist specialising in Eating Disorders

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2022, CAMHS, conference, eating disorders, integrative care, mental health, personalised medicine, report, yoga therapy, young people

Aug 27 2019

Charlotta contributing to Virtual Yoga Summit 9th-10th October

News & Organisation Updates

What does inclusivity mean within yoga?
How does language influence your teaching and therapy practice?
How do you approach students and clients dealing with chronic conditions?
How can prisoners benefit from yoga?
Charlotta has been invited to contribute to Singing Dragon’s first-ever Virtual Yoga Summit, exploring the theme of Inclusive Yoga across a host of virtual channels throughout two content-packed, educational and interactive days.

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Charlotta MArtinus, chronic conditions, event, inclusive, language in teaching, prisoners and yoga, Singing Dragon, training, yoga therapy, yoga virtual summit

Apr 27 2018

Why are young people ‘disembodied’ and how can we help?

All Blog Posts, Teen Wellbeing, Yoga in the NHS

As I was training a group of secondary school teachers, psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists last week to share yoga and mindfulness with teens, it became more apparent than ever that poor mental health of our young adults is not showing any signs of abating. As the group shared the reasons for coming on the

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anxiety, body awareness, disembodiment, embodiment, mindfulness, schools, social workers, teen mental health, trauma, yoga therapy

May 10 2017

How does yoga help young people with anxiety and depression?

Teen Wellbeing

Yoga is a science of wellbeing. It is designed to take the student from a place of lethargy and disengagement to a place of optimal wellbeing through 8 steps: Ethics/ civic attunement Mindset/positive thinking Exercise Breathing practise Inward reflection Focus Stillness Balanced and sustained joy

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8 limbs of yoga, anxiety, breathing, depression, meditation, mental health, wellbeing, yoga benefits, yoga therapy, young people

Feb 10 2017

Reflections on Africa

News & Organisation Updates

Arriving in Charles de Gaulle Paris airport, the cool, clean floor, the manicured hostesses and the orderly queues were a sight that should feel reassuring, comforting and familiar, but after just 8 days – I feel alienated. The body aches for constant touch, senses ache for comforting sounds, smells, connection, in this sterile environment. I

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Africa, community yoga abroad, connection, culture, embodiment, Freetown, reflection, sensory experience, sierra leone, travel, yoga for trauma, yoga therapy

Feb 6 2017

From trauma to joy in Africa

News & Organisation Updates

The bashed up Nissan appears on time – nods of approval and respect from the onlookers. This doesn’t happen often! Bumping along on sandy tracks into the centre of town, we pass women with massive plastic buckets balanced firmly on heads, filled with more plastic – shoes, flip flops and kitchen rolls. Her vibrant dress

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Africa, community, cultural, exchange, Freetown, global yoga, healing, joy, sierra leone, trauma, travel, yoga therapy, yoga therapy for trauma

May 20 2015

Why do one in ten children in the UK suffer from a mental disorder?

All Blog Posts, News & Organisation Updates, Teen Wellbeing

I heard a story – an anthropologist went to study the songs of the Huichol Indians and found that they were almost all about rain. She asked the chief, “why is this?” The chief responded, “We sing about what we long for, what we miss and what we need. That is our yearning and our

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children, community, culture, holistic approach, longing, mental disorder, statistics, UK mental health, wellbeing, yoga therapy