Trauma-sensitive yoga is designed to support choice, agency and a safer relationship with the body. It is not simply a gentle yoga class, although the movements may be accessible and carefully paced.
The difference lies in how the practice is offered. Instead of directing participants to achieve a pose, the facilitator uses invitational language and provides options. The emphasis is on noticing rather than performing.
For someone whose experiences have involved loss of control, this approach can be especially important. The practice aims to strengthen the experience of making choices in the present moment.
