Foundations in
TCTSY Trauma Sensitive Yoga

Learn the essential principles and practices of the original yoga for trauma care model, anywhere in the world.

Foundations in
TCTSY Trauma Sensitive Yoga

Learn the essential principles and practices of the original yoga for trauma care model, anywhere in the world.

Healing Starts Here

Our Foundations in TCTSY Trauma Sensitive Yoga training is an introduction to the core concepts and applications of this global treatment model. Based on 20 years of original research, this training invites you to deepen your understanding of the complexities of systemic and interpersonal trauma, the impact of complex trauma on the nervous system, and how a trauma informed yoga practice can assist in integrating healing.

Who is this for?

Yoga teachers, social workers, educators, mental health professionals, community leaders, and other service providers interested in exploring a trauma-informed perspective.

What will I learn?

An overview of trauma, theory, neuroscience, and key concepts of the proprietary TCTSY methodology, including the research behind it and how to put it into practice.

How does it work?

20 hours of group and independent study and practice over 2-4 days, presented in multiple languages by licensed TCTSY Trainers around the world, online and in person.

While this training does not qualify participants to facilitate TCTSY Trauma Sensitive Yoga, it does provide the foundations for making your current scope of practice more trauma-informed.

Interested in becoming a TCTSY Facilitator? This training fulfills the pre-requisite for application to our annual Certification Program, approved by Yoga Alliance as a 300-hour training, which takes place annually from September to March. Applications open in January and are accepted until the program is full.

Learn About Our Certification Program

“I work at a domestic violence shelter, so we encounter those impacted by trauma on a daily basis. I have attended MANY trauma informed trainings and this is by far the best I have attended. Thanks for the research and work that is being done.”

– 2022 Participant

Continuing Education

Foundational Trainings are approved for 20 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Hours (CEs), 18 CEs with International Association of Yoga Therapists, and 4 self-care CEs with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

Our Team of Trainers

Our global team of licensed TCTSY Trainers are specially certified to lead our Foundational Trainings. They are yoga teachers, mental health professionals, social workers, and community leaders with decades of experience in their fields and in facilitating TCTSY.

Upcoming Trainings (listed in order by dates)

20-Hour In-Person Foundational Training

Dates 📅 October 24, 2025 – October 26, 2025 Format In Person Location Victoria, B.C. Canada Language English Trainer Sarah Holmes de Castro

Foundations inTCTSY Trauma Sensitive Yoga

Learn the essential principles and practices of the original yoga for trauma care model, anywhere in the world.