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What is Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)? Explained by its co-founders, Jenn Turner and Dave Emerson

Center for Trauma and Embodiment · 2:29

In this practice

Key teachings

Choice and empowerment
Body awareness and interoception
Safety and invitation
Capacity for objection
Restoring personal power

Ideal for

Individuals with complex trauma
Trauma survivors seeking body-based therapy
Those looking to reintegrate body and mind after trauma
Anyone seeking a choice-driven, invitational yoga practice

Lesson

Instructions

Center for Trauma & Embodiment (CFTE) co-directors Jenn Turner and Dave Emerson describe Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) -- the main program at CFTE.

TCTSY is an adjunctive, body-based treatment for complex trauma. Learn more on our website: traumasensitiveyoga.com

Center for Trauma & Embodiment is a subdivision of Justice Resource Institute.

Steps

Mindful movement exploration
Self-regulation practices
Interoception (sensing internal bodily experience)
Choice-making in physical forms

Benefits

Processing trauma through the body
Enhanced self-awareness and interoception
Restoration of personal agency and choice
Increased capacity for self-regulation
Reduced symptoms of complex trauma

Practice summary

Level: all levels
Duration: 3 minutes
Equipment: yoga matcomfortable clothing
Target areas: Mind body connectionNervous system regulationSomatic awarenessEmotional processing
Energy: balancing

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