Ashley MacDonald

TCTSY-F, E-RYT, M.Ed (Ohio State), BA (William smith)


Certified to facilitate Trauma Centre, Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY-F) as an adjunctive treatment for Developmental/Complex trauma

Ashley is in supervision David Emerson & Jenn Turner, The Centre for Trauma & Embodiment, Boston

As a TCTSY-F, Ashley’s practice must comply with the IA-TCTSY Guidelines on Ethical Practice


Ashley has been developing and exploring a personal movement practice for over 20 years.

In her professional life she specialises in facilitating trauma informed yoga practices for those in secure prison and psychiatric facilities:

  • Cygnet Secure Hospital, Stevenage

  • HM Prison Whitemore

  • HM Prison, LittleHey

This work is offered to both staff and patients.

As an educator, Ashley creates trauma informed curriculum for Barefoot Body Training.

As yoga teacher, Ashley offers 1-1 trauma informed yoga sessions through her own Cambridge studio, Yoga at the Barn, restorative yoga practices for those living with Chronic Fatigue.

Feel free to contact Ashley here.

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Professional Membership

  • Yoga Alliance (YA)

  • Independent Yoga Network (IYN)

  • International Somatic Movement Education & Therapy Association (ISMETA)

  • European Association of Trauma Centre, Trauma Sensitive Yoga (EA-TCTSY)

  • International Association of Trauma Centre, Trauma Sensitive Yoga (IA-TCTSY)