Centre of Balance is a well-established sports club located in Burnie – Somerset, Tasmania. Founded in 2003 by Maria Jude, Centre of Balance is dedicated to providing traditional health care and yoga services to individuals in the community. With over 35 years of combined clinical experience as a registered nurse, naturopath, and yoga teacher, Maria Jude ensures compassionate and professional care for all clients.
At Centre of Balance, a range of services are offered to promote holistic well-being. These services include Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Hatha yoga, Meditation, Remedial Massage, and Naturopathy. Individual appointments and group classes are available at their studio located at Balanced, 199 Davey St in Hobart. For those unable to attend in person, online classes and naturopathy consultations are also offered.
Maria Jude is a highly qualified practitioner and the founder of Centre of Balance. She is a graduate of Trauma Centre Trauma-Sensitive Yoga 300-hour training, making her the only Tasmanian facilitator and trainer in TCTSY. TCTSY is an empirically validated yoga protocol developed by David Emerson and Bessel van der Kolk at The Trauma Centre in Boston, Massachusetts. Maria is also an adjunct faculty, trainer, and supervisor in TCTSY at the Centre for Trauma and Embodiment (CFTE) at JRI, USA.
Trauma Centre Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is a programme offered at Centre of Balance. It is a model of yoga that serves as an adjunctive therapy for chronic, treatment-resistant PTSD and complex trauma. TCTSY has its foundations in trauma theory, attachment theory, neuroscience, and Hatha yoga. The programme has been facilitated in Australia since 2015 and has licenced trainers throughout Europe and Australia.
Maria Jude is proud to be one of the few trainers of this model within Australasia.
TCTSY classes at Centre of Balance are open to all individuals regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, body type, and physical ability. Participants are required to be in therapy or have access to a therapist. Class sizes are limited to 12 participants to ensure individual attention and support. Additionally, mental health clinicians are invited to attend one complimentary class to gain further information and knowledge about TCTSY.
Centre of Balance also offers workshops, facilitation, and training in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. Maria Jude conducts workshops both in Hobart and online, allowing individuals to deepen their understanding of this therapeutic practise. The 300-hour certification programme for yoga teachers and mental health professionals is also available, providing comprehensive training in TCTSY.
For bookings, inquiries, or further information, individuals are encouraged to contact Maria Jude directly or email maria@centreofbalance. Com. Centre of Balance is committed to helping individuals find balance, healing, and harmony within themselves through its comprehensive range of services.