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SUMMARY:Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Foundational Training | Jan 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join an international learning space where safety\, choice\, and connection are central to trauma-sensitive practice.Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) – Online Foundational Training (2 days\, English)Trainer: Esther van der Sande – Accredited Trainer\, Center for Trauma & Embodiment (Boston\, USA) \nTrauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is a unique\, evidence-based intervention developed at the Trauma Center in Boston. It is the only yoga program recognized as an evidence-based treatment for trauma by SAMHSA/NREPP. \nSince its establishment in 2003\, TCTSY has supported thousands of people living with complex trauma and PTSD — from veterans to survivors of chronic abuse. Clinical research shows that TCTSY is as effective as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)\, with a 42% higher treatment completion rate. \nAbout this trainingThis 2-day online Foundational Training offers an introduction to the core principles and practices of TCTSY. \nIt is designed for: \n\nPsychotherapists\, trauma therapists\, mental health clinicians\nSocial workers\, coaches\, educators\, activists\nYoga teachers and movement professionals\nAnd others who work with people affected by trauma\n\nThere are no prerequisites to attend. This training will help yoga teachers make their classes more trauma-informed\, and support clinicians and other professionals in integrating trauma-sensitive movement and language into their work. \nLearning objectivesThis 2-day online Foundational Training offers an introduction to the core principles and practices of TCTSY. \nYou will learn: \n\nThe history and development of TCTSY\nTrauma theory\, attachment theory\, neuroscience\, and intersectionality\nThe core building blocks of trauma-sensitive and anti-oppressive work\nKey elements of TCTSY practice: interoception\, choice\, shared authentic experience\nPractical application: teaching practice\, language\, and clinical examples\nResearch foundations of TCTSY\n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites to attend. This training will help yoga teachers make their classes more trauma-informed\, and support clinicians and other professionals in integrating trauma-sensitive movement and language into their work. \nBy the end of this training you will: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the principles of trauma-sensitive yoga\nGain tools to create safety\, predictability\, and choice\nExplore how to share power and agency with participants\nExpand your current clinical or movement-based practice with TCTSY elements\n\nHow the training is structured\n\nCombination of theory\, practice\, and group discussions\nBoth large and small group settings for interactive learning\nZoom link sent one day before the training\nHandouts and resources available afterwards via Google Drive\n\nAccreditation & Certification Pathway\nThis training is officially recognized by the Center for Trauma and Embodiment in Brookline\, Massachusetts. Accreditation is available through\, among others: \n\nInternational Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) – 18 contact hours\nYoga Alliance – 20 contact hours\nDutch Association of Yoga Teachers (VYN) – 14 contact hours\nRegister of Arts Therapists / Registratie Vaktherapie (RV) – 19 credits\n\nThis Foundational Training also serves as a prerequisite for applying to the annual 300-hour TCTSY Certification Program with the Center for Trauma & Embodiment in Boston. \nAccessibility & Inclusion\nTCTSY is open to all people regardless of age\, gender\, race\, ethnicity\, body type\, or physical ability. Our intention is to create a safe\, welcoming\, and inclusive learning environment. \nPractical details\n\nDates & Times: Thursday 22 & Friday 23 January 2026 | 09:30 – 16:30 CET\nFormat: Live Online via Zoom\nFee: €420\,00 excl. 21% VAT → €508\,20 incl. VATAn invoice will be provided automatically after registration\nLanguage: English\nTrainer: Esther van der Sande – Accredited TCTSY Trainer for the Benelux\, Training Faculty Member at the Center for Trauma & Embodiment (Boston\, USA)\n\n\nParticipant voices\n\n“This training gave me both deep insights and practical tools to make my teaching more trauma-sensitive. The online format felt safe\, supportive and very engaging.” \n\n\n“I highly recommend this course to anyone working with trauma survivors. It provided a clear understanding of trauma theory and\, most importantly\, a felt sense of how to bring safety and choice into practice.” \n\n\nRegister now\nYou are warmly invited to join this international online training. Together\, we will create a safe and supportive learning environment where knowledge\, embodiment\, and connection come together. \nClick here to register \nQuestions? esther@traumasensitiveyoganederland.com \nWith this training\, you will take an important step into trauma-sensitive practice — for yourself\, your clients\, and your community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The body keeps the score.” – Bessel van der Kolk
URL:https://esthervandersande.com/event/trauma-sensitive-yoga-foundational-training-jan-2026/
LOCATION:ZOOM ONLINE\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:TCTSY,Training For Professionals,Trauma-Sensitive Training
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