Trauma Informed Care & Trauma Sensitive Yoga with Nicola Mosley
Trauma Informed Care & Trauma Sensitive Yoga with Nicola Mosley

When
discussing health and healing, it’s easy to focus on things like diet and
exercise. But we aren’t just physical beings—we are emotional and mental beings
as well. In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of trauma informed
care, trauma sensitive yoga, and why body-oriented healing may be a key part of
the healing process.
Nicola Mosley, is a registered social worker, therapeutic wilderness facilitator and movement practitioner who employs an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens. She blends all of these skill-sets in her classes, trainings, and retreats. She integrates the evidence-based modality of Trauma Center-Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Somatic Experiencing, and land-based experiences. Nicola specializes in a collaborative approach to healing from social, systemic, and ecological trauma.
We speak about the Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) approach developed by David Emerson in Boston several years ago to provide individuals a safe way to access their trauma and work through sensations felt in the body. This is an evidence-based technique that uses invitational and inquiry-based language to create safety for participants to choose what feels most supportive for them.
Nicola’s upcoming 20-hour foundational training with The Blu Matter Project for
any facilitators interested in integrating movement practices from a trauma
sensitive lens into their offerings. This can include mental health
professionals & medical practitioners, as well as yoga/movement
instructors, classroom teachers, coaches and bodyworkers with previous mental
health certifications (for more information see details below).
Key highlights in this episode include:
· Nicola Mosley’s personal journey
specializing in trauma sensitive care
· What complex trauma and developmental
trauma is
· What does it mean to be
"triggered"
· The parts of the brain involved when we
are triggered
· How we can use the TCTSY technique to
strengthen interoceptive awareness
· The 20hr Trauma Center-Trauma Sensitive
Yoga: Foundations for Facilitators program
For the
full episode, take a listen
here.
Traumatic experiences can take a heavy toll — not just in the moment.
Somatic (meaning “of the body”) therapy can be a powerful healing process. This
approach prioritizes the mind-body connection in treatment to help address both
physical and psychological symptoms.
Nicola encourages those struggling with long-term trauma to investigate if a
body-oriented approach may be helpful on the path to healing.
Take a listen and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
That’s it for now. Thanks everybody for listening. Please keep sending your questions in to www.blumatterproject.com
About the Author
Elaine Clark is a Trauma Informed Educator, E-RYT 500, Nutritionist
& host of the Mindful Matters podcast.
Blu Matter Project 20hr Trauma Center-Trauma Sensitive Yoga: Foundations for Facilitators program.
Testimonials
"This
training was deeply accessible, accommodating and informative in ways I am
still carrying with me. Nicola fostered an environment to connect, to
hold space for the complexities of our learning, of trauma informed practices
and of ourselves. It was a trauma-informed training and I'm so grateful
to have begun this journey with Nicola and the group."
"Nicola's
approach to teaching trauma sensitive yoga exceeded all expectations I had! As
a healthcare provider, she kept me engaged with topics that I had prior
knowledge about. As a student I found it exceptionally easy to follow
along. Nicola allowed me to not only learn, but also acknowledge what was
best for my mind and body throughout the weekend. I will be recommending
this course to my colleagues and friends!"
"This
was one of the most amazing weekends of education, community, and vulnerability
I have ever experienced. The content not only helped to equip me with
some tools to use personally with my trauma, but also apply through my
professional and community work. This course has changed my life, and I
cannot wait to see where this community and modality continues to take me from
here. Thank you so much Nicola!"