The Yoga Foundation started supporting people from a migrant or refugee background and asylum seekers in 2016. We support people in their community and teach trauma-aware yoga including strategies and techniques to feel connected to self and to others, calm the nervous system, relax and process the past safely.

We are currently partnering with STARTTS (The NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors)  and providing trauma-informed yoga to Afghan women. Trauma Centre Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) teachers have worked closely with the STARTTS team to deliver an appropriate and beneficial experience to this group.

In 2024 we were honoured to be nominated for a NSW Humanitarian award for our work with Afghan women refugees. A recent independent evaluation has demonstrated the value and impact of the psychoeducation and yoga program - and more yoga has been requested. We are looking forward to expanding the project to support Tamil and Ukrainian communities, as well as more Afghan men and women.