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A Nova Southeastern University multi-year study completed in 2015 researching the effectiveness of trauma-conscious Yoga instruction clearly demonstrates the physiological and psychological benefits: participants report that one of the most meaningful outcomes of their time spent in Connected Warriors sessions is the camaraderie they experience as a result of belonging to a group of “brothers and sisters” who are also embracing Yoga to improve their lives. That is, engagement in Connected Warriors sessions helped participants to no longer feel isolated. Social isolation is recognized as a primary contributing factor to suicide. As such, through work with trauma-conscious Yoga instruction, Connected Warriors is directly battling our current suicide epidemic.
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