Feb 8, 2025

24 min

Healing Through Purpose: Dr. Cindi Saj on EMDR, Yoga, and Holistic Recovery

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In this inspiring episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Cindi Saj, an expert in mental health, trauma recovery, and holistic wellness. Dr. Saj is a counselor, educator, yoga instructor, and bestselling author of Finding Your Purpose and Finding Your Wellness. She shares her journey of integrating somatic practices like yoga with evidence-based therapies like EMDR and CBT to create a powerful healing experience.

Dr. Saj discusses how EMDR works beyond eye movement to balance brain hemispheres, the importance of the body in trauma recovery, and how purpose is an evolving journey tied to self-discovery. Through her work with diverse communities, she sheds light on the importance of cultural sensitivity in counseling and how small mindset shifts can create lasting transformation.

 

About the Guest:Dr. Cindi Saj specializes in trauma-informed care, incorporating mindfulness, body movement, and somatic healing into traditional therapeutic practices. Her work focuses on helping clients find purpose and healing through a holistic approach.

Reach: http://www.guidebookconsulting.ca/ 

 

Key Takeaways:

  • EMDR Explained: Demystifying eye movement therapy and how bilateral stimulation helps balance emotional and logical brain functions.

  • Somatic Healing: The body’s role in storing trauma and how yoga and movement can help release deep-seated wounds.

  • Purpose as a Journey: Why purpose isn’t a fixed destination but a reflection of growth, self-awareness, and our evolving gifts.

  • Cultural Sensitivity: How recognizing privilege and creating safe, inclusive spaces enhances therapy outcomes.

  • CBT Meets Movement: How cognitive-behavioral techniques combined with body-based exercises amplify healing.

One Piece of Advice:Remember, “This too shall pass.” Emotional storms are temporary, and you have everything within you to heal and grow.

Connect with Dr. Cindi Saj:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindi-saj-634904340?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Check Out Dr. Cindi Saj’s Books:

  • Finding Your Purpose

  • Finding Your Wellness

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