The pre-requisite for our 100 hour certified Trauma Sensitive Yoga program.

Join us for a deep dive into the practice of teaching Trauma Informed Yoga. First, we learn about the mechanics of Trauma. What is trauma? What are the different kinds of trauma disorders? Next, we learn how trauma impacts the brain and body. Finally, we learn how to teach a trauma informed class.

Through these 20 hours you will participate in several different Trauma Informed classes in gentle and vinyasa styles; as well as iRest meditation, EFT/Tapping, and TRE classes.

Take a dive into the intersection of Yoga and Ayurveda.

In this training, we will learn about the Panchamaya Kosha system, a way of creating yoga plans to address healing on all levels of the physical, subtle, and karmic bodies.

Study the specifics behind the three doshas and the three gunas as they relate to the practice of Yoga. Then learn and practice pranayama, mantra, mudra, and asana sequenced specifically to meet then balance these energies and bring the body, mind, and spirit back into a sattvic state.

Bring your yoga classes into the recovery setting.

What is the harm reduction model?

What is the 12 step recovery model?

What does recovery mean?

How can you bring group classes into a recovery setting?

Join us to discuss the different modalities of recovery settings, and learn basic techniques for holding recovery themed group classes, self-inquiry and svadhyaya practices, and gain valuable Sankalpa and shadow-work tools.

Part 1 of our final piece to develop your skills as a Trauma Sensitive Yoga Teacher.

In this section, get more familiar with effective modalities in the field of trauma therapy.

Study tapping solutions and emotional freedom techniques, and practice teaching them one on one. Learn trauma appropriate mindfulness and meditation techniques and practice in small group settings. Work closely with others to find your voice and refine your skills in the field of Trauma Sensitive Yoga.

The final part in becoming a Trauma Sensitive Yoga teacher.

This final section will prepare you to take your skills out of the training room and into the trauma setting.

Practice creating yoga plans for individuals using a panchamaya kosha model and appropriate trauma informed techniques.

Practice creating group class plans in different recovery settings/populations.

Put it all together for a final group touchback and end your training ready to move out into the world as a Trauma Sensitive Yoga teacher.