Welcome to my little corner of the yoga world!

In any yoga setting, there’s an inherent dynamic where the facilitator may be seen as the ‘leader’. In Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TSY), we consciously work to soften this power imbalance. The facilitator's role is not to direct, fix, or prescribe—but rather to create a space where participants can safely explore their own embodied experience. This approach requires an awareness of being seen and felt and sensitivity in how we non-verbally and verbally communicate that you are the expert of your body. This intentional shift in dynamic can be  empowering, particularly for those who’ve experienced a loss of control or agency in the past.

A felt sense of safety is the foundation of any trauma-sensitive practice. In TSY, we prioritise creating an environment where participants feel both safe and in control. This includes using invitational language that offers options instead of directives—encouraging participants to tune into what feels right and valuable for them in each moment. Rather than focusing on performing poses 'correctly', we support the process of noticing, of recognising internal cues, and of exploring personal boundaries with compassion. Choice-making becomes a practice in itself.

No two bodies are the same—and TSY honours that. Every shape and sequence is offered with adaptability in mind, making space for diverse bodies, abilities, histories, and levels of comfort. Participants are always encouraged to modify, skip, or reinterpret shapes in ways that feel supportive. There is no expectation to conform to a particular aesthetic or sequence. Instead, the emphasis lies in cultivating personal agency through accessible, inclusive movement.

The words we use matter. In TSY, we intentionally move away from language that could be perceived as commanding, corrective, or hierarchical. We favour consistent, invitational phrasing that fosters curiosity and autonomy. As facilitators, we ask ourselves: Why am I offering this? Is it truly helpful? What might this feel like in someone else’s body? This kind of inquiry helps ensure our guidance is grounded in purpose—not habit or dogma—leaving space for participants to make choices based on what they feel, not what they’re told.