Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is a somatic modality that has been proven as an effective adjunctive treatment for psychological trauma.
As we practice feeling and breathing with awareness (interoception), the neural networks in our brain that may be damaged by trauma have an opportunity to reconnect.
Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is a somatic modality that has been proven as an effective adjunctive treatment for psychological trauma.
As we practice feeling and breathing with awareness (interoception), the neural networks in our brain that may be damaged by trauma have an opportunity to reconnect.. Although TCTSY uses hatha yoga forms, the emphasis is not on the external expression or appearance (i.e. doing it “right”). Rather, the focus is on the internal experience of the participant (interoception). With this approach, the power resides within the individual, not the TCTSY facilitator (TCTSY-F). By focusing on the felt sense of the body to inform choice-making,
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali provide instruction on the art of meditation, what constitutes a meditation practice and what happens when the mind becomes quiet. This course will examine relevant teachings, philosophy, neuroscience about meditation in yoga therapy. During our time together we will be exploring these teachings and tools and will learn how to integrate them into our yoga therapy practice.
Your after-work reset
Unwind after a full day and transition out of doing into
being.
Link breath with movement while gently building strength and
flexibility in this yoga experience.
A soft landing for your nervous system - move, breathe, and
reset.
Cultivate connection with the body through familiar yoga poses,
supported by props and soulful music.
Expand, allow, and create ease in the body while deepening your inner awareness.
In the heart of Oak Bay
Close to home. Easy to arrive. Easier to exhale.
Walk, bike, or drive - skip the commute and step onto your mat.
Do you wonder which yoga poses support your spine—and which ones to avoid? This empowering series will answer your questions and give you practical tools to thrive.
What You'll Gain:
A personalized yoga sequence to
practice at home
Increased strength and spinal stability
Reduced pain and enhanced energy levels
Greater body confidence and awareness
Bonus: Improved sleep quality