Next round begins February 3, 2026!
L E A R N . S U P P O R T . L E A D .
This training is designed for yoga teachers, educators, therapists AND anyone who would like to introduce the tools of yoga and mindfulness from the growing field of trauma research to manage, regulate and even resolve some of the symptoms of trauma. This comprehensive training marries the emerging and developing field of traumatology with the ancient wisdom of Yoga philosophy, principles and teachings to provide a powerful framework for wellness. Also included in the curriculum is a focus on developing leaderships skills as an advocate for social justice. This training will create the foundation for implementing a trauma and socially informed class. Please contact us with any questions or concerns HERE! We encourage you to learn, stay curious, and do great work!
TRAINING INFORMATION
SELF-PACED MODUES: This training begins with ONLINE Self-Paced Content. These online modules will take roughly 20 hours to complete and will be accessible through Google Classroom after registering and paying for the course. Completion of content BEFORE in-person dates is highly recommended.
VIRTUAL CLASSES: Held via Zoom. All participants will also receive the recordings.
(Tuesdays) February 3, 10, 17 | 6:30 to 9pm
IN-PERSON CLASSES: Held at Yogamour Studio in Frederick, Maryland. Breaks included for meals.
Saturday, February 21 | 12:30 - 8:30pm
Sunday, February 22 | 11:30am - 4pm
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS
Upon completion of online course work, and active participation in all virtual and in-person training dates, you qualify for 40 CEUs through Yoga Alliance.
*Applicable only to current Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teachers.
investment
We have found over the years that offering scholarships and 'early bird' pricing tends to create unnecessary competition among students for who is in the 'most' need, and can also perpetuate financial disparities even further. Instead, we offer three distinct tiers of pricing, allowing you to choose the option that best suits your budget. We set up this way so there is no competition for scholarship funding, no stress about early bird pricing, only an honest look at what you can afford to pay out in exchange for this experience and certification. You can use the 'Green Bottle' method from Alexis J. Cunningfolk to assist in deciding which price you'll pay in exchange for this training.
Tier 3 - $500 | Tier 2 - $400 | Tier 1 - $300
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Christiana Lang gives a presentation on the impact of trauma from a global perspective.
L E A R N .
Yogamour Trauma-Informed Yoga Training consists of a robust, evidence-based curriculum developed through research from leaders in the field of trauma research and body-based methods of healing. The training begins with four on-line training modules spanning 4 weeks which will prepare students for a 3 day in-person weekend. On-line modules will review the neurobiology of trauma and how yoga can play a roll in the healing process. The 3 day in-person portion of the training will bring together the course material with lecture, discussion, group activities, and practice teaching trauma-informed yoga.
Small groups support one another in the learning process, as well as in the practice of guiding or teaching others.
S U P P O R T .
In this training you will learn techniques for supporting greater nervous system regulation that can be adapted for most any therapeutic situation. Whether you are a counsellor, social worker or therapist who works with private clients, or yoga teacher or educator who works in groups, this training will provide you with tools to immediately implement in your workplace.
For those who work with private clients, you will experience and learn to guide your clients with somatic techniques that can support greater self-awareness and regulation during a session. Integrating these tools into an understanding of your client's nervous system can offer you and your client new tools for when they may feel stuck.
For those who teach group classes, you will experience and learn methods to adapt yoga classes to accommodate those with trauma, how to support a student who has become overwhelmed or highly agitated during class, and learn basic sequences to teach your own trauma-informed yoga class. Your understanding therapeutic modalities will deepen, as you gain a broader perspective of the way yoga can become part of an overall healing program.
Time will be given for partnering in pairs or small groups, to practice the techniques you have learned, especially the ones you feel can be most helpful to you in your work with others.
Kristen Townsend teaches details of chair yoga. Great practice for groups or individual clients.
L E A D .
Yogamour Trauma-Informed Yoga graduates are offered the unique opportunity to apply for grant money to teach their own yoga and mindfulness programs as a complimentary therapy to survivors of trauma and marginalized communities. Is there a group or community that you feel inspired to share the benefits of yoga with? We can help with funding and navigation through bureaucratic red tape in many organizations.
Your teachers during this training understand the importance of supporting each other, establishing connections, and recognizing relative resources available in the outlying community. In so doing, we welcome your feedback and ideas with regard to offering trauma-informed yoga to as many people as possible, especially those whose resources are limited.
Also, as Yogamour continues to expand the internal outreach programs, we enthusiastically welcome those who are qualified to join the team of peaceful warriors by teaching trauma-informed classes at our new studio.
"We support and empower our graduates as they join the movement towards healing - one nervous system at a time!"
YOU WILL LEARN
Nature of trauma and the survival & stress responses
Different types, prevalence and effects of traumatic stress
How to recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma
Current trauma theories, neurobiology and physiology
How to create an open and inclusive space while considering current social justice needs
How to create a mindful and sustainable experience which cultivates distress tolerance, resiliency building and enhanced self-regulation with present moment awareness to utilize both on and off the mat
How to create and teach a trauma informed class including principles of sequencing, adjustments & language
How to better apply these skills as an adjunct treatment for survivors of trauma, marginalized communities and in-need populations.
*Ingrained in this work is the understanding that systemic patterns of trauma, privilege, marginalization and oppression (such as poverty, racism, ableism and homophobia among others) must be addressed in order to cultivate healing for all individuals.
meet your instructors
Geni Donnelly, E-RYT 500, YACEP®, Founder of YTIYT, and Owner of Yogamour Yoga and Healing Arts Center, and co-founder of the former nonprofit organization Yogamour (now social enterprise). Geni is a registered Prana Flow® yoga teacher and 500 Hour Advanced Yoga Therapy certified. Further qualifications include Somatic Experiencing Training™ , certification in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga for PTSD founded by David Emerson of the Trauma Center of Justice Resource Institute in Massachusetts, certification with Street Yoga working with Traumatized and Disadvantage Youth, as well as a Yoga for Cancer (Y4C) Teacher Training with Tari Prinster, Trauma-Informed Yoga Training taught by Hala Khouri with Off The Mat Into the World, and Teaching Yoga and Mindfulness in Prison at the Omega Institute with Kath Meadows.
Having practiced yoga for decades, Geni has been teaching public classes and trauma-sensitive yoga for survivors of trauma and marginalized communities since 2009. Her work with marginalized populations includes those in addiction recovery, incarcerated individuals, and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. She has led yoga volunteer retreats across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Asia, inviting participants to take their practice off the mat through meaningful engagement in outreach programs both locally and globally. Geni also co-leads Yogamour’s Trauma-Informed Yoga Training Programs for yoga teachers, educators, clinicians, and social workers.
Beccah Bartlett, E-RYT 500, YACEP®, Yoga Teacher Training Facilitator and also co-founder of the former nonprofit organization Yogamour (now social enterprise). Beccah is an internationally renowned yoga luminary, gracefully traverses vibrant yoga communities across India, Thailand, Cambodia, and the USA. Leading Yogamour Outreach programs with co-founder Geni Donnelly, she ardently champions the philosophy of "yogis for selfless service." Beccah extends her commitment to global well-being through transformative yoga volunteer retreats in Asia, fostering unity and healing. Seamlessly weaving Ayurveda and storytelling into her public classes, she crafts an immersive, transformative experience. Beccah's profound passion lies in intertwining yoga communities with the principles of "selfless service," nurturing purpose and connection. Grateful for mentors like Seane Corn and Shiva Rae, Beccah's teaching style—a harmonious blend of playful vinyasa—opens hearts and minds, transcending the mat into a mindful lifestyle. In infinite gratitude to her teachers, she expresses a love for yogic philosophy, offering a unique style that invites practitioners to open their hearts and minds, allowing the practice to flow seamlessly into their daily lives.
Bonnie Abbott (E-RYT 500, YACEP®), Yogamour Events and Outreach Coordinator, and Yoga Teacher Training Facilitator. Bonnie is a trauma-informed yoga teacher passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces while also offering dynamic and accessible yoga classes for people of all body types and abilities. Her approach is rooted in compassion, connection, and making yoga accessible to everyone. Bonnie specializes in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Bonnie has been teaching children in multiple settings since 2005, and kids yoga specifically since 2019. Bonnie also provides practical, engaging education on nervous system regulation to schools, daycares, and community organizations.
Guided by values of integrity, accessibility, and collective care, Bonnie creates spaces where practice becomes both a personal and social act of liberation. Her teaching weaves together movement, chanting, and philosophy in ways that feel inclusive, embodied, and real—inviting students to explore how yoga shows up in daily life, in relationships, and in the world. With a deep respect for the ancient lineages of yoga, Bonnie believes yoga is not separate from the work of justice, healing, and compassion. Through her classes, outreach, and continued study, Bonnie strives to make yoga a practice of both inner transformation and collective care.