Sara Salehi

Sara Salehi is a scientist and yoga teacher trained to support you on your journey from trauma to wellness. She brings a unique perspective to the field of stress management and trauma recovery through courses, workshops, one-on-one consultations, and retreats. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, double majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology, Sara completed her Masters in Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Science, earning a Masters of Science degree in Rehabilitation Science. Her studies revealed how the sympathetic nervous system – the part of our physiology that enables the fight or flight response – reacts to stress and trauma. Under sustained stress, the body becomes chemically unbalanced, leading to a host of physical ailments such as ulcers, insomnia, and muscular-skeletal complaints, as well as psychological disturbances including depression, paranoia, and manic-depressive episodes. As a veteran of The Canadian Armed Forces, she combines her military background as well as her academic and yoga teacher training to present science and hands-on strategies to manage stress and tension. She offers workshops and group yoga sessions that utilize breathing and movement to enhance brain and body awareness as well as improve the chances of recovery from trauma ( i.e. PTSD, depression) and physical addiction.

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