This 20hr workshop will introduce students to the core concepts and applications of Trauma Centre, Trauma Sensitive Yoga. TCTSY is a highly regarded intervention for Complex Trauma/Complex PTSD and trauma induced dissociation.
Workshops Frequently Asked Questions - This document will hopefully answer all your questions re. the workshops.
Curriculum Overview:
Interoception: Functions & Neurobiology
Relational Psychology & Interpersonal Neurobiology:
Relational Safety - Attachment, Attunement and Reciprocity of Social Engagement Behaviours
Sympathetic & Parasympathetic Homeostasis, the Stress Response, Polyvagal Theory
The Emergence of 'Self' - Intersubjectivity and Intrasubjectivity
Abuse and Neglect - the Destruction of 'Self'
Choice Making & Agency
Relational Trauma:
Role of Interoception, Self, Choice Making & Agency
The Spectrum of Relational Trauma Symptoms
Complex PTSD
Developmental Trauma
Dissociative Disorders
PTSD & Complex PTSD: difference & implications for treatment
The Spectrum of Trauma Treatments
Trauma Centre, Trauma Sensitive Yoga:
Establishing Relational Safety
Interoception, Choice, Agency
Method
Teaching Practice
Triggers
Responsible, Accountable and Ethical Practice:
Scope of Practice for Yoga Teachers and Clinicians
Trauma Treatment Vs Trauma Informed Vs Trauma Sensitive
Responsible Marketing - Managing Expectations
Adapting a General Yoga Class
How to Introduce a Short, Low Dose TCTSY Session into one's Clinical Practice
Building relationships with therapists, clinicians & referral agencies
We will make use of a number of teaching mediums:
Additional pre-recorded content
Seminar style with accompanying slides and handouts
Case histories & lived experience
Facilitation examples
Clinical examples
Small and large group brainstorming/discussion
Facilitation Practice
Q & A sessions
Venue
This workshop will be offered in person at Maha Devi Yoga Centre
Address:
Stapleton House, 12 Eden Grove, London, N7 8EQ
Google Maps Link
Nearest Stations:
Maha Devi is fully accessible. A cafe and reception/seating area will be open to participants. There are many grocery shops and cafe’s on Holloway Road.
Accreditation & Professional Development
Letter of Attendance :
The Centre for Trauma & Embodiment
The Yoga Clinic (UK)
Continuing Professional Development:
International Association of Yoga Therapists - 18 contact hours
Yoga Alliance - 20 contact hours
Delivered by The Training Faculty, The Centre for Trauma & Embodiment, Alexandra Cat (The Yoga Clinic, UK)
This workshop satisfies the application requirements for The Centre for Trauma & Embodiment's certification program in TCTSY
Non-Clinical Yoga Teachers:
This workshop does not qualify non-clinical yoga teachers to offer trauma services, including TCTSY.
This workshop is intended to help non-clinical yoga teachers create a more trauma informed & sensitive general yoga class.
TIMETABLE DETAILS
Friday will run from 10:00 - 17:00, including a mid morning, lunch and mid afternoon break
Saturday will run 10:00 - 17:00, including a mid morning, lunch and mid afternoon break
Sunday will run 10:00 - 12:30
Students will be booking for the whole 2.5 days.
BOOKING DETAILS
There are 3 booking options.
Bursary Bookings - £150
UK Bookings - £370
International Bookings - £380*
*International students are asked to pay an extra £10 to cover a currency processing fee.
Bursary PlaceS
I recognise that a variety of conditions prevent equal access to training in the yoga and mental health professions. For this reason I offer 6 bursary places to help reduce barriers to this workshop.
When applying for a bursary place I will ask a number of questions to help determine bursary eligibility.
Bursary applications are only available to those who meet Criteria 1 & 2.
Criteria 1 - Does your identity include one or more of the following?:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Black, Asian, Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, first generation immigrant, employed as a Peer Worker within mental health services, living with mental or physical conditions that have prevented you accessing similar workshops
Criteria 2 - Do you meet the following requirements?:
residing in the UK
making your payment from a Sterling (£) account
self-funded
interested in further training with The Centre for Trauma & Embodiment's TCTSY certificate program - limited bursaries & scholarships are available via the TCTSY website.
If you meet the criteria 1 & 2 I warmly invite you to apply for a bursary place.
Please Note: priority will be given to any applicant who is also in receipt of Universal Credit and/or Personal Independent Payment and/or where their total income is £18,000 per annum or less
Applications for bursary places must be submitted by Friday 24th July 2026 and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
Successful applicants will be notified of their offer by Friday 31st July 2026, latest
All payments must be complete by Friday 7th August ‘26
Payment Plans:
Payment plans for UK & bursary places are available. Payments must be complete by Friday 7th August ‘26
Because each instalment will incur an international processing fee, we do not offer a payment plan for non-sterling (£) accounts.
This program is solely for professional development and is not intended as an intervention for those who have experienced trauma. Talking about trauma, even in the context of an educational program, may be triggering.