TCTSY is a distinct form of trauma sensitive yoga that was developed by the Center for Trauma and Embodiment at the Justice Resource Institute in Needham, Massachusetts. TCTSY employs principles of hatha yoga while being distinct from traditional yoga forms because it was specifically developed with trauma survivors’ needs in mind. This also differs from other trauma-informed approaches in that this framework has been uniquely protocolized, making it suitable for research studies and yoga teacher trainings. Although there are many forms of yoga typical Western yoga practices tend to use more command-driven language (e.g., “now, turn your head”) and focus on physical postures (asana) over other more internal aspects of yoga, such as interoception, or the felt experience of the body. In efforts to reduce possible triggers for those who have experienced bodily traumas, TCTSY principles adapt Western yoga practices in five core domains: language, assists, teacher qualities, environment, and exercises. Trauma-sensitive language centers invitational language (e.g., “if you like”) to support choice making and sensation awareness. Visual and verbal assists are emphasized but physical assists are not so the inner experience of the practioner is prioritized rather than and external experience of the form. Importantly, exercises do not focus on posture attainment but rather reclaiming and befriending one’s body (e.g., inner feeling rather than outer form), creating personalized bodily rhythms, and building agency. By adapting the holistic yoga environment to the person, TCTSY aims to provide a tailored, adaptable approach to teaching for individuals with trauma histories who may not feel fully comfortable in traditional or Western yoga classes.