ATIRA TAN
A LIL’ SOMETHING ABOUT ME…
Hi! I’m Atira.
And it warms my heart that you’re here.
I’m a somatic trauma specialist and educator, author, activist, and passionate philanthropist dedicated to supporting you transform your pain into power and freedom.
Singapore-born and Melbourne bred, in my essence, I hold a strong vision for all beings to live in freedom, sovereignty, and power.
A deep devotion to life, coupled with the rigors of decades of feminine practices in yoga, meditation, and service, are the foundations for my dedication to bringing more safety, wisdom, and peace to the world.
ATIRA TAN
A LIL’ SOMETHING ABOUT ME…
Hi! I’m Atira.
And it warms my heart that you’re here.
I’m a somatic trauma specialist and educator, author, activist, and passionate philanthropist dedicated to supporting you transform your pain into power and freedom.
Hi! I’m Atira.
And it warms my heart that you’re here.
I’m a somatic trauma specialist and educator, author, activist, and passionate philanthropist dedicated to supporting you transform your pain into power and freedom.
I’m 100% committed to guiding people back to their essential and innate power and wisdom through somatic trauma approaches, embodied trauma education, and spiritual practices such as yoga and meditation, held with deep compassion, self-acceptance, and love.
“My mission is to inspire others to step into their TRUTH,
to LOVE themselves wholeheartedly
and to EMPOWER their unique EXPRESSION in the world.”
I’m a senior yoga and meditation teacher (500 E-RYT), art therapist (M.A. Expressive Art Therapy & Grad Dip. Transpersonal Art Therapy), a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), a somatic trauma specialist in sexual abuse recovery and trauma educator, TED speaker and #1 best-selling author. I’m currently completing my Ph.D. studies in Expressive Art Therapies.
I’m also the founder & CEO of Art to Healing, an Australian registered charity committed to supporting the recovery of girls and women who have experienced sex slavery, exploitation, and abuse, in Asia and the Pacific. I’ve created and delivered numerous trauma-informed and psychosocial programs in art therapy, counseling, yoga, and mindfulness, from the slums of Kathmandu to the refugee camps in Burma. I have supported the recovery of thousands of women and children since 2005 to live lives free from sex slavery and exploitation.
My Sacred Activism work includes creating and directing Yoga for Freedom, a global Yoga and Social Change movement, which has raised over $65,000 for various global social justice issues since 2016.
But more importantly, fusing embodied spirituality with social change, my rich and wondrous life has led me on an intent search for awakening, love, and service to humanity.
SPEAKER, AUTHOR, EDUCATOR.
I’ve spoken at TED, published a #1 best-selling book, written articles in peer-reviewed journals and educated thousands of students in trauma-informed programs, universities and organisations.
SOMATIC TRAUMA SPECIALIST
With almost 20 years of experience, I believe in the power of Somatic Experiencing alongside Expressive Art Therapies, to heal early developmental, attachment, complex trauma and sexual abuse.
TED BYRON BAY: ENDING CHILD SEX SLAVERY
Learn more about how I started the fight against child sex trafficking and exploitation, and how we can support those less fortunate than ourselves through social justice, activism, and compassion in action.
TRANSFORMING PAIN INTO POWER…
Hailing from Singapore, I understand the disempowerment and disconnection from my feminine wisdom, power and sovereignty. I understand the unworthiness, fear and doubt. Growing up in a conservative, traditional Asian culture and conditioning where women are treated unequally to men, I was raised with a deep unconscious shame of being born female.
15 years ago I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. A devout yogi immersed in wellness, healthy eating and personal development, this news was a complete shock for me. After my first operation, my doctor informed me that cancer had spread. In disbelief, I refused chemotherapy, choosing instead to listen to the loud inner voice of my intuition:
I had the power to heal myself.
I set out on a powerful journey of healing.
In this time, I uncovered and healed the feminine wounding and trauma of my ancestry, my sexuality, my body, and emerged the other side: healed, whole, and 15 years cancer-free. I’ve been honoured to share this knowledge of reclaiming sovereignty, healing ancestral trauma and embodying freedom with other women and men all over the world.
I am passionate about supporting other BIPOC women to heal their bodies, recover from trauma, reclaim their power, and live, love, and lead from their hearts.
WORDS OF GRATITUDE…
“Atira’s knowledge and experiencing in trauma-informed fields is impressive on it’s own. To sit in her therapeutic presence as she guides me on the journey of internal exploration, discovery and the resolution of trauma is a gift of ultimate safety, sincerity and assurance.”
- Faegann Harlow, Body Worker, San Diego, USA
“I’ve had different kinds of therapy throughout the years but my time with Atira was a true breakthrough. I was able to draw back into myself much personal power I lost over the years by either giving my personal power away or having it taken away from me. I now carry a renewed sense of inner strength in my life going forward.”
- Roman Osadca, Canada
“Atira has been the vessel for my healing and transformation. She has truly inspired me in so many ways. Everything about her, her classes and her teachings have given me courage and strength to follow my heart path.”
- Laura Solis, Mother & Dance Teacher, Melbourne, Australia
“Learning from Atira was the biggest highlight for me. Atira is a teacher who is 100% involved with her students, creating a safe space of warmth, energy and positivity. She is able to impart her 20 years of experience in trauma to her students, and simultaneously understands and to adapt to the needs of her students. I believe that this is an amazing quality.”
- Audrey Gibeaux
“Working with Atira is the most profound thing I have ever done, for awakening my sensuality, helping me with my body image, and healing from the trauma of birth. Feminine Yoga with her helped me to process the trauma of childbirth, and supported me to process it somatically. My body suddenly became a vessel of love, pleasure and fun.”
- Bec Heelan, Physical Trainer and Mother, Australia
LEARN WITH ME
Join me in my upcoming trauma-informed education programs and trainings in plant medicine, psychedelic therapies, yoga, and facilitation.
I also teach retreats and workshops online and internationally, and with companies and organizations around the world, upskilling trauma-informed skills.
LEARN WITH ME
Join me in my upcoming trauma-informed education programs and trainings in plant medicine, psychedelic therapies, yoga, and facilitation.
LEARN WITH ME
Join me in my upcoming trauma-informed education programs and trainings in plant medicine, psychedelic therapies, yoga, and facilitation.
I also teach retreats and workshops online and internationally, and with companies and organizations around the world, upskilling trauma-informed skills.
WORK WITH ME
I offer individual online somatic trauma resolution and integration sessions for sexual abuse recovery, complex, attachment, and developmental trauma specializing in working cross-culturally with BIPOC communities.
I also provide professional supervision, mentorship, and coaching to other mental health professionals.
WORK WITH ME
I offer individual online somatic trauma resolution and integration sessions for sexual abuse recovery, complex, attachment, and developmental trauma specializing in working cross-culturally with BIPOC communities.
WORK WITH ME
I offer individual online somatic trauma resolution and integration sessions for sexual abuse recovery, complex, attachment, and developmental trauma specializing in working cross-culturally with BIPOC communities.
I also provide professional supervision, mentorship, and coaching to other mental health professionals.
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