A person-first approach acknowledges the inherent humanity, dignity, and worth of each individual, transcending any singular definition by condition or identity. Prioritising the individual's perspectives, experiences, and aspirations. In trauma sensitive yoga classes, the person is viewed as an active participant in their own care, rather than a passive recipient of services.
The trauma sensitive yoga approach centres around acknowledging and addressing the impact of trauma on the body-mind. Being trauma-sensitive involves creating environments, interactions, and interventions that prioritise safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment for individuals who have experienced trauma.
Somatic support is the slow practice of bringing awareness to the body, through the exploration of sensations, and, in turn, potentially widening our ‘window of tolerance’. to those sensations. As participants become attuned to their bodily experiences and learn to let them come and go naturally, a sense of safety and groundedness emerges, leading to a deeper connection with oneself.