EMDR Institute, Inc.
EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Did you know you can actually treat trauma with eye movements in a psychotherapy setting? I have been treated with this method back in 2002 or 2003. I was amazed at how effective it was, I was able to let go of animosity I felt towards a close family member that had been festering my whole life after a few sessions. There is a great deal of overlap between treating trauma and treating a sensitive central nervous system. When you practice yoga as an HSP do not underestimate the importance of drishti or the prescribed gazing system. Each body movement should ultimately be associated with a particular eye placement. The therapeutic effects of this type of pratyahara or controlling of the senses is profound for an HSP when it is done correctly. If your yoga instructor studies raja yoga, they will emphasize the proper drishti during class so that you know where to move your eyes. With practice and from my own personal experience I can say that this feels like a form of self-hypnosis. It can lead to a very transcendental mental state and you can gain self awareness and insight into the emotional and life struggles that are bothering you. This stuff seems like magic when you feel the benefits. It's a really great tool for an HSP struggling to achieve a calm clear state of mind.