Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)
TCTSY is the first yoga-based empirically validated, clinical intervention for complex trauma or chronic, treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The TCTSY methodology is based on central components of the hatha style of yoga, where participants engage in a series of physical forms and movements. Elements of standard hatha yoga are modified to maximize experiences of empowerment and to cultivate a more positive relationship to one's body.
Unlike many public yoga classes, TCTSY does not use physical hands-on adjustments to influence a participant's physical form. Rather, TCTSY presents opportunities for participants to be in charge of themselves based on a felt sense of their own body.
Although TCTSY employs physical forms and movements, the emphasis is not on the external expression or appearance (i.e. doing it"right"), or receiving the approval of an external authority. Rather, the focus is on the internal experience of the participant.
This shift in orientation, from the external to the internal, is a key attribute of TCTSY as a treatment for complex trauma and PTSD. With our approach, the power resides within the individual, not the TCTSY facilitator (TCTSY-F). Further, by focusing on the felt sense of the body to inform choice-making, TCTSY allows participants to restore their connection of mind and body and cultivate a sense of agency that is often compromised as a result of trauma.
Individual Session
Individual TCTSY sessions are hosted over Zoom. Sessions can be 45 - 60 minutes. Pricing is offered on a sliding scale depending on the length of session you choose.
Upcoming! Mini Group Series
This small group series will run Tuesdays, July 21-August 11th, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Pricing is sliding scale. Feel free to out with any questions and/or to register.
Sessions for Organizations
Interested in bringing TCTSY to your staff or clientele? Feel free to reach out!
Upcoming TCTSY Offerings
Next upcoming series: Tuesdays, July 28-August 18th, 6:00-7:00pm via Zoom