Canberra Trauma Sensitive Yoga Therapy

Canberra Trauma Sensitive Yoga Therapy offers body-focused support in Kingston for people living with trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, pain, exhaustion or disconnection from themselves. Led by Kendra, an embodied trauma care facilitator, the practice brings together trauma-sensitive yoga therapy, somatic therapy, bodywork and personalised self-care. The emphasis is not on pushing through discomfort, but on creating more awareness, choice and trust in the body at a pace that feels manageable.

Sessions are designed for people who may understand their experiences intellectually but still feel tense, overwhelmed, hyper-alert, exhausted or unable to properly rest. Kendra describes her work as a trauma-sensitive somatic space where clients can speak openly without fear of judgement, while exploring practices that support nervous-system regulation. Depending on the person, this may include trauma-sensitive yoga therapy, TCTSY, TRE, movement, breath-based practices and other body-led approaches. The client is treated as the expert on their own body and invited to take an active role in the process.

The practice provides several ways to engage. Private therapy offers one-to-one support for trauma, stress, anxiety, chronic pain, nervous-system overwhelm and embodied healing. Group courses focus on regulation, self-awareness, movement and compassionate self-connection, while the self-paced online course introduces a body-first approach to somatic healing. An online community, the Safe to Feel Embodiment Program, is also offered through a waitlist for people seeking ongoing connection and shared support. Kendra is a registered health-fund provider for yoga therapy and remedial massage with selected funds, and says she can work with self-managed NDIS participants.

The wider offering includes trauma-sensitive wellbeing retreats and meditation-based experiences, with a focus on safety, compassion, optional activities, connection to nature and balancing social time with quiet reflection. These retreats are intended for adults wanting space to reconnect with themselves and others rather than a conventional fitness-focused yoga break. With its individual sessions, courses and retreat programs, the practice may suit solo clients looking for careful, body-aware support, as well as people who value learning in a small group setting. The website notes that retreats are not currently scheduled, so availability is best confirmed directly.