TCTSY Trauma Sensitive Yoga
10 week course
Thursdays 17:30-18:30
18th September- 27th November 2025 (no session on 30th Oct for half term)
We are delighted to bring you the next round of this 10 week group trauma sensitive class led by Esme, a trained TCTSY-F (Trauma- Centre- Trauma- Sensitive- Yoga Facilitator)
About TCTSY
Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is a body-based practice developed specifically to support healing from complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and PTSD. It is the first somatic modality to be recognized by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as an evidence-based treatment for psychological trauma.
TCTSY was developed by the Center for Trauma and Embodiment at the Justice Resource Institute in collaboration with trauma experts including Bessel van der Kolk, David Emerson, and Jennifer Turner.
To learn more, visit www.traumasensitiveyoga.com.
Complex trauma can be defined as trauma that has occurred within the context of relationships, ranging from abuse to neglect, often occurring from childhood, and is often chronic. Common symptoms can be dissociation, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and difficulties within relationships.
This body-based practice has its foundations in neurobiology, hatha yoga, attachment and trauma theory to create a safe framework with which participant and facilitator explore ‘having a body together’. This in turn, can help to cultivate feelings of safety, embodiment and empowerment within oneself, and ultimately better mental and physical health.
Tenants that make up the practice of TCTSY include:
Choice making
Invitational language
Interoception (slowly exploring sensation within the body)
Non coercion (i.e., there is no expectation to follow what the facilitator is doing)
Shared authentic experience
The group is limited to 8 people only. You will be invited to fill out a consultation form and have a chat with Esme prior to starting the course.
We ask that, where possible, the course is paid for in full to encourage your commitment to the process and also provide consistency for all participants.
If you are unable to commit to this, please contact Esme to discuss what arrangements can be made for your needs.
Investment: £150 for the 10-week series
You can contact Esme directly if you have any questions: esme@thesecretspace.org.uk or on 07415 710 961