SWAGS Trauma-informed Yoga Practice with Erika Newberry

Join SWAGS for this Trauma-Informed Yoga class with Erika Newberry from the Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga.

This is an evidence based practice specifically designed to support those living with Complex Trauma/ C-PTSD. This practice is grounded in trauma theory, attachment theory, neuroscience and hatha yoga and incorporates invitational language, choice making, interoception, non-coercion, and shared authentic experience.

These sessions are designed to create a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment to enable participants to explore the connection between body and breath through physical forms and movements based on Hatha Yoga, with the opportunity of building a positive relationship with their body. Unlike many general yoga sessions, no physical hands-on adjustments are offered, and the focus is more on the participants’ internal experience as opposed to the external form. TCTSY empowers participants to create choices for their own practice based on the felt sense of being in their body.

The seminar will include a short presentation about the practice, followed by a 45-minute guided practice, and finally, a group discussion and Q&A opportunity.

About Erika Newberry (she/her):

Erika has been a dedicated yoga practitioner for over 25 years and has been teaching since 2011. Erika did her initial yoga teacher training with the Australian Yoga Academy and then went on to complete further studies in yogic philosophy and yin yoga. Erika  completed her Graduate Certificate in Yoga Therapy and certification in Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) and has been offering services both privately and through collaborating with other organisations. She has experience of working with those experiencing homelessness, refugee communities (marginalised cultural group and torture survivors), domestic violence survivors, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and other specialised trauma sensitive yoga programs in hospital settings. Now based in Meanjin (Brisbane), Erika continues to offer these services while also studying her Bachelor in Social Work.

Zoom meeting on Apr 18, 2023 06:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

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