Trauma-Sensitive · Online + in-person practica
Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) Certification
Center for Trauma and Embodiment, JRI
Trauma-Sensitive
HybridOnlineIn-person
TCTSY-F (Facilitator)Yoga Alliance continuing ed
Editorially curated
300-hour certification developed by David Emerson and informed by Bessel van der Kolk's work at the Trauma Center. Designed specifically for working with complex trauma and PTSD. The only yoga-based methodology recognized by SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs.
Program details
| Location | Online + in-person practica |
| Country | United States |
| Tradition | Trauma-Sensitive |
| Format | Hybrid, Online, In-person |
| Training hours | 300 |
| Duration | ~14 months |
| Estimated cost | USD 4,200 |
| Accreditation | TCTSY-F (Facilitator), Yoga Alliance continuing ed |
About Trauma-Sensitive credentials: Trauma-sensitive mindfulness is an add-on skill set, not a standalone tradition. Look for programs that address trauma contraindications explicitly.
Last reviewed: April 2026 · Information may change — always verify with the program directly.
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