RESTORATION / REPAIR

Living with unresolved trauma can cause a lot of damage.
After clearing out a bunch of old patterns and old methods for getting my needs met, I started working on repairing the damage done to me by living with unresolved trauma for so long.
I started restoring myself to my original/natural state.

I began the restoration process by focusing on self-care.

I started by figuring out what my dosha is and adjusting my diet according to a few ayurvedic principles.

I also added in some daily practices. (Some I had done before. Some were new for me.)

Doshas

Vatta - Wind, Air & Space (Movement)

Vatta Trauma Response:

constant axty & fear
fear can turn paralyzing (affects movement)
very hypervigilant sympathetic nervous system
constantly scanning for danger
(even in what is supposed to be a safe environment)
insomnia
adrenal depletion
do not like change
do not want anything new
like stable sameness, security

Vatta Movement (Exercise):

forward bends to alleviate anxiety
hold poses slightly longer than usual

Vatta Food:

wet (soups)
hot or room temperature
no cold drinks or food
no gassy foods like cabbage (wind)

Pitta - Fire & Water (Transformation)

Pitta Trauma Response:

hyper independent
overachiever
prove/show your worth & value to earn love & acceptance

Pitta Movement (Exercise):

because so fiery, do exercise that slows you down or is cooling

swimming in a lake
slow yoga, yin yoga
hold poses 2-3 minutes

Pitta Food: often stomach acid production issues (acid production is either really high or really low)

avoid spicy & sour foods
drink Lime water to detox in morning
(instead of lemon water because it is easier to digest)

Kaffa - Earth & Water (Nourish/Growth)

Kaffa Trauma Response:

hide - believe no one will harm you, if you stay unnoticed
shrivel up (lack of growth)
stay out of the limelight (out of the light)
stay in the background of life
afraid to take any kind of risk

Kaffa Movement (Exercise):

because so low energy, do vigorous, invigorating exercise

work up a sweat
get a good sweat going
hot yoga, vinyasa, ashtanga

Kaffa Food - between Vatta & Pitta:

wet (soups)
warm beverages
no spicy or sour foods
[use lime instead of lemon in water to detox in the morning]

Daily Practices for Restoring the Nervous System

MINDSET

Gratitude List

3 Things
I am Looking Forward To
I am Excited About
I am Passionate About

3 People
Who Love Me
Whom I Love

Affirmations (Multiples of 3)
I (my name) am safe now. (Repeat 3x)
You (my name) are safe now. (Repeat 3x)
She/He/They (my name) is/are safe now. (Repeat 3x)

Positive Input

Books
Blogs
Podcasts
Videos
In-Person or Virtual Conferences or Meetings

PURPOSE

Think about Purpose
Talk about Purpose
Vision Meditation
Vision Board
Work toward a Goal

SELF-ALIGNMENT

Daily Alignment Affirmation
Daily Vision Meditation
Area of Life Vision Meditation
Fun Activities (Positive Anchors)
Nurturing Inborn Talents

SELF-CARE
Taking Care of the Body (Wellness Routines)

Teeth
Face
Body
Hair
Safety Cues
Sunshine
Nutrition
Movement

Diaphragm Breathing
(Strengthen Pelvic Floor)
Rebounder
Walk
Dance