50hr Trauma-Informed Yoga
Begin a transformative journey towards self-healing, empowerment, and extending support to others with our Trauma-Informed Yoga Training Program. Specifically designed for individuals like you—whether you're a yoga instructor, a mental health professional, or someone passionate about aiding both your own recovery and that of trauma survivors. This program offers the tools and insights needed to nurture resilience and hope within yourself and to become a guiding light for others on their path to healing.
What you will Learn
Understanding Trauma
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Defining Trauma and Its Progression to PTSD
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The Societal Impact of Trauma
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Evolution of Trauma Therapy
Specialised Techniques & Approaches
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Safe Practices for Avoiding Triggering Trauma Survivors
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Tailoring Approaches for Diverse Groups
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Yoga Sequences and Techniques for Different Stages of Healing
Therapeutic Foundations
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Commonalities Between Yoga and Psychotherapy
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Trauma's Influence on the Nervous System
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Insights from Polyvagal Theory
Philosophical and Spiritual Perspectives
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Healing PTSD through the Five Elements
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The Role of Mindfulness and Meditation in Trauma Recovery
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Influence of Buddhism, Non-Attachment, and Being Present
Body and Mind Integration
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The Role of Chakras and Myofascial Memory in Trauma Storage
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Techniques for Grounding and Healing Dissociation
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Balancing Trauma Response
A Teacher’s Manual
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A downloadable, printable manual for you to use along your journey.
Who is this course for?
Individuals Seeking Personal Healing
Ideal for those wanting to understand and overcome trauma as part of their personal growth journey. For those looking to reset their nervous system, concentrate their mind, and transform pain into a force for thriving, as per the ancient wisdom and recent research supporting yoga’s effectiveness.
And suitable for anyone interested in learning about the therapeutic benefits of yoga in managing PTSD, as highlighted by experts like Peter Levine Phd. and Dr. Van Der Kolk.
Healthcare Professionals
Our course is designed for individuals from various professions who are interested in integrating trauma-informed yoga principles into their professional practices or deepening their personal yoga journey. Initiating these workshops, we adopted a wide-ranging approach, meaning you don't need a 200-hour yoga teacher certification to participate. Although, for those aiming to teach yoga in studios or community settings, pursuing such certification would be a beneficial next step. It's important to note that this workshop does not qualify participants as certified yoga instructors.
Many mental health experts find value in weaving gentle seated or restorative yoga poses into their therapeutic sessions without requiring the standard 200-hour yoga certification. Similarly, practitioners facilitating mindfulness and trauma-sensitive breathing exercises find this training enriches their programs, allowing for a tailored application of the techniques learned. Additionally, individuals healing from trauma themselves may discover strategies within the training to cultivate a secure yoga practice at home. The application of our workshop insights varies widely, offering you the flexibility to integrate these practices in ways that most effectively enhance both your personal growth and professional endeavors.
Yoga Teachers
This course equips yoga teachers to lead with compassion and understanding, recognising that trauma affects us all and every yoga class should be a safe space. Despite growing awareness, the need for trauma-informed practices in yoga is still urgent. Our training provides essential skills to make your classes inclusive and healing, aligning with the increasing demand for yoga spaces that honor and support everyone's journey.
Self Care
As we delve into this journey, it's crucial to prioritise your own well-being.
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Embarking on a quest to understand pain and harness it as a force for positive change is commendable. You're venturing into a realm often shunned, which unfortunately leads to many people acting out of unresolved pain. The notion that 'feeling is the first step to healing' is increasingly recognised in the field of PTSD recovery. Pain can be a profound instructor, fostering growth and harmony in both your personal life and your interactions with others.
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We encourage you to honor your body's needs for rest and rejuvenation, to feed your soul with moments of quietude and reflection, and to nurture your heart with practices of self-love and compassion. This journey is as much about cultivating inner harmony and balance as it is about acquiring new skills. Let this time be a beautiful reminder that in the heart of yoga, the most profound teachings begin with how we care for ourselves.