Trauma‑ Conscious Yoga Method®
The Trauma‑Conscious Yoga Method® (TCYM) is a trauma‑informed movement approach that integrates body awareness, breathwork, and mindful movement to support nervous system regulation and emotional resilience. It creates a safe, client‑led space where healing begins with the body as an ally in recovery.
What TCYM Is
TCYM utilizes the principles of yoga in the therapy space by centering safety, choice, and somatic awareness to help people reconnect with their body and nervous system. This method blends somatic psychotherapy principles with trauma‑informed yoga practices to facilitate deep regulation, grounding, and empowerment.
Who It Helps
TCYM can be particularly supportive for people who:
Experience chronic stress or trauma responses
Feel disconnected from their bodily sensations
Struggle with anxiety, tension, or emotional overwhelm
Want a gentle mind‑body-spirit avenue to support therapy
How It Works
Sessions can incorporate:
Breath awareness and regulation
Mild mindful movement adapted to your comfort
Practices that support present‑moment embodiment
Attunement to physical cues that support nervous system regulation
Visualization strategies to resource safety and calm in daily life
Throughout the process, you are encouraged to choose what feels safe and supportive, honoring your pace and experience.
Benefits
Clients may experience:
Greater body awareness and nervous system regulation
Reduced stress and anxiety responses
Enhanced capacity for grounding and calm
A deeper sense of connection between body and emotion
What to Expect
Trauma‑Conscious Yoga sessions are gentle, accessible, and respectful of each person’s boundaries and history. This modality can complement individual therapy or somatic approaches for a holistic healing experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Unlike traditional yoga (asana) focused on physical postures, TCYM is adaptable to all abilities and emphasizes safety, choice, and awareness rather than physical skill. We are not doing a yoga class in session, rather incorporating principles and skills from the yoga tradition.
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Yes. Sessions will still include conversations and other therapy approaches. Many clients find TCYM enhances therapy by supporting nervous system regulation and present-moment awareness.
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That’s great, TCYM will build upon your knowledge of yoga history, principles, values, and practices like pranayama. It will help you find specific ways to integrate these into the therapy space and your daily life.
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TCYM practitioners learn about the history of yoga and mindfulness from ancient Asian and African cultures and how these roots are the basis of many modern therapeutic modalities such as IFS, Somatic Experiencing®, and Polyvagal Theory. This practice encourages clients to pull from their own ancestral wisdom and inner knowledge to incorporate with TCYM.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Schedule a Free 15-Minute Consultation
I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and see if we're a good fit for working together. This brief call gives you a chance to ask questions and get a feel for my therapy approach without any obligation.
What to expect during our consultation:
A brief discussion about what brings you to therapy
An overview of how I might support your specific needs
Answers to your questions about the therapy process
Information about session rates and scheduling
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel vulnerable, I'm here to make the process as comfortable as possible