TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA

Bianca trained as a trauma sensitive yoga facilitator through the Center for Trauma and Embodiment at Justice Resource Institute, founded by Dave Emerson and Dr Bessel Van der Kolk (author of The Body Keeps the Score).

Bianca's goal is to help practitioners develop a sense of safety in the present moment.  The emphasis is not on doing yoga "right", but on cultivating the sense of self which is often compromised as a result of trauma. Research shows a regular yoga practise can help relieve the symptoms of PTSD including low mood, anxiety, insomnia and gastrointestinal problems; and also improves emotional well-being, body awareness and your mind-body connection.
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"Initially I was unable to do many of the shapes but Bianca gracefully encouraged me to become aware of my own body's abilities.  Thanks to her gentle teaching style, I  have learned to practice yoga in my daily life - mentally, physically and emotionally" - Jenni C
 
I am ACC registered for Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TSY) so clients with an ACC sensitive claim can access classes for free.

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Kapiti sessions are on Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm at the Lotus Yoga Centre, Paraparaumu, from 15th October to 3rd December, 2024.

 

Horowhenua sessions are on Tuesdays, 9:30am-10:30am at Memorial Hall, Levin, from 15th Octobert to 3rd December, 2024.

 If you do not have an ACC claim, it is worth checking out the Kāpiti Women's Centre, as I hold TSY sessions there every second term. I am also available for individual sessions, at $80 per session.  If funding is an issue, you may be able to access a WINZ Disability Allowance which allows for therapy related to physical or mental health issues and can be claimed for individual or group yoga sessions whether someone is working or not.