The emphasis is not on the yoga "forms", shapes, or stretches themselves, but instead, uses yoga forms as opportunities for choice and decision making around moving or not moving one's body. It is an evidenced-based protocol to help rewire neural connections that have become disrupted from trauma.

TCTSY may look, feel and sound different from a public yoga class at a gym or studio and it may take a few tries to get used to. It often may feel slower to more moderate paced at the start however be assured you can take your preferred options and pace at any time! 

TCTSY has been validated for complex trauma but could be suitable for everyBODY.

Some professions that this may benefit include: first responders (fire fighters, police, paramedics), clinicians and healthcare workers, support workers, teachers, lawyers, community workers, carers. Anyone in a caring profession.

TCTSY may help you if you have experienced complex trauma, sexual abuse, loss, post partum, physical injury, or other types of maltreatment or adverse experience.

We are currently not taking 1-1 in person bookings as we are at capacity.

The sessions are currently offered online via the Zoom platform. We ask that during the session, you choose whether your camera is on or off however the facilitator will be spotlighted during practice. If you are hoping to connect, we offer time before the session begins and/or right after the session ends to turn your camera on, unmute and connect for a couple of minutes (this is entirely optional).

There is not a processing component to these sessions, which is why we ask that folks have another support system in place when joining.

TCTSY group sessions are not group therapy and participants will not be asked to share trauma histories or to process memories. The facilitator at times may be a clinician however is there to hold the space for experiencing yoga.

No, If you need or want to leave at any point, you are welcome to exit the meeting. You are also welcome to leave the meeting open and mute the sound or step into another room if you would like the option to return later in the practice. 

This 20hr workshop provides International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) and Yoga Australia (YA) members continuing education credits of 18hrs and 20hrs respectively. Credits may also be available with other professional registration bodies.

This workshop satisfies the pre-requisites to apply for the 300hr Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) Certification Program held annually live online and pre-recorded online from September to April.

This workshop is not intended as an intervention for those who have experienced trauma. Talking about trauma, even in the context of professional training, can be triggering/overwhelming. 

Feren is an E-RYT 500, Level 2 Aus Active Instructor and TCTSY licensed trainer. These workshops are run by the Center of Trauma & Embodiment at JRI Yoga Program, and therefore is an official Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Workshop/trainings accredited by JRI & the Director of the Center for Trauma & Embodiment at JRI David Emerson and Jenn Turner.

You are welcome to take choices in all forms that work for your body. You can always choose to stand, sit in a chair or floor, or lay down at anytime to practice regardless of what the facilitator is doing.

TCTSY can be practiced by any BODY including if you have limited mobility, flexibility and/or limbs.

ATEC is not a crisis support or referral service. However, useful links and contact details can be found below. If your safety or the safety of others is at risk, contact emergency services on 000.

For other resources, head to our resource page.