Trauma Sensitive Yoga

An Evidence-Based Intervention for Complex Trauma and PTSD

TCTSY is the first yoga-based, empirically validated clinical intervention for complex trauma or chronic, treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is based on decades of research and is considered as effective as Cognitive Processing Therapy, aka “talk therapy” (Zaccari, et al., 2023).

"I experienced embodiment for the first time in years when I started doing TCTSY. I was able to notice when I was dissociating and come back to my body. I now experience embodiment everyday.”

How does TCTSY work?

The TCTSY model of trauma sensitive yoga 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.

Trauma disempowers. Restoring relationship to one’s body re-empowers.

Rates

Individual session pricing is offered on a self-determined sliding scale: $50-$80. These sessions incorporate cognitive processing with trauma sensitive yoga.

How do I sign up?

1. Fill Out the Online Intake Form for Private and Group Sessions: This allows us to understand your background with trauma healing and provides us with your contact information.

2. Brief One-on-One Consultation: We’ll chat over the phone or Zoom to ensure that this is the practice you’re looking for.

3. Introductory Session: In the first session together, whether in private or in group, we will explore Trauma Sensitive Yoga as an adjunct treatment for you.

4. Ongoing Sessions: If you decide that this is a supportive practice for you, sessions can continue.

Online group sessions are also offered on a self-determined sliding scale: $15-$25. Participants practice with video and sound off; there is no processing aspect.

Trauma Sensitive Yoga Form

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About Stefan

Stefan is a certified TCTSY Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator through the Center for Trauma and Embodiment. He is actively pursuing a Masters of Social Work for mental health counseling. His approach to teaching yoga has been transformed by this trauma-informed methodology. He aims to help those who’ve experienced trauma in the LGBTQ+ community and beyond by fostering an empowering, healing relationship and re-establishing the power of choice over one’s body.