"Trauma Sensitive Yoga is the jelly to the peanut butter of my therapy."
- SA, a TSY client
- SA, a TSY client
What is Trauma Sensitive Yoga?
Trauma Sensitive Yoga, or TSY, is different from a traditional yoga practice in that it encourages awareness and positive regard for the body through gentle movement and simple breathing exercises. These sessions are for people of all shapes and sizes who are currently working with a therapist on issues related to PTSD and/or trauma. No prior yoga experience is necessary to participate.
TSY is not a substitute for therapy, and is not led by a clinically trained therapist. It is a body-based experience, facilitated by a certified yoga teacher, that can support the important work being done in therapy sessions. TSY can be especially helpful for anyone who feels stuck in their talk therapy process.
A typical individual TSY session or group class includes attention to breath and slow, gentle movements done from a chair, standing, and/or seated or laying on the floor. Participants can be barefoot, in socks, or wear athletic-type shoes. There are no verbal or hands-on adjustments offered.
TSY is not a substitute for therapy, and is not led by a clinically trained therapist. It is a body-based experience, facilitated by a certified yoga teacher, that can support the important work being done in therapy sessions. TSY can be especially helpful for anyone who feels stuck in their talk therapy process.
A typical individual TSY session or group class includes attention to breath and slow, gentle movements done from a chair, standing, and/or seated or laying on the floor. Participants can be barefoot, in socks, or wear athletic-type shoes. There are no verbal or hands-on adjustments offered.
