Therapy Chat 481: Trauma Sensitive Yoga In Therapy - With David Emerson
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May 6, 2025 David Emerson, creator of Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga, discusses the intersection of yoga and trauma therapy. He emphasizes the empowerment that comes from choice in therapeutic practices and the importance of fostering trust in therapy. Emerson explores how incorporating trauma-sensitive yoga can support mental health, helping clients reconnect with their bodies and enhance their healing journey. The conversation sheds light on the significance of evidence-based practices while making yoga accessible for therapists and clients alike.
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Early Trauma Work Anecdote
- David Emerson shares his experience working with troubled youth through physical activities like climbing and rowing.
- He reflects how those interventions unknowingly addressed trauma through physicality, before trauma was widely recognized.
Theoretical Basis of TCTSY
- Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) combines trauma theory, attachment theory, and neuroscience.
- Neuroscience shows trauma survivors have underactive brain regions tied to body awareness, which yoga can help activate.
Power Sharing Is Key
- Trauma involves power dynamics where taking power away from survivors hinders recovery.
- TCTSY avoids coercion by sharing power through invitational language and authentically doing yoga with clients.
