TRAINING DATES & HOURS

Wednesdays, virtual | 6:30 to 8:30pm (meetings will be recorded)
March 12 and 26
April 9 and 23
May 7 and 21
June 4 and 18
July 2 and 16
August 6 and 20
September 3 and 17
October 1 and 15
November 5 and 12
December 3 and 10

Saturdays, in person | 11:30am to 7:30pm (includes breaks for meals)
March 8 and 22
April 12 and 26
May 17 and 31
June 7 and 21
July 12 and 26
August 16 and 30
September 13 and 27
October 11 and 25
November 8 and 22
Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14 (final presentations and graduation!)

***CAN I MISS CLASS AND STILL RECEIVE MY CERTIFICATION? ***
Students are encouraged to have 100% attendance. However, we understand that students have important commitments outside of the classroom. Should extenuating circumstances impact attendance, students are permitted to miss class, provided they work with the program director to make up any missed hours.

If more than 3 Saturdays are missed, those in-person absences must be made up with a teacher trainer at the additional rate of $25 per hour. It is important for students to understand that if they miss training hours and make-up work is incomplete, they will NOT graduate from the program, they will NOT be qualified to receive their 200 Hour RYT Certificate through Yoga Alliance, and refunds from Yogamour will NOT be issued.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Discover trauma's effects on the mind and body.

• Understand how trauma shapes information processing and causes symptoms.

• Explore trauma's impact on sensorimotor processing.

• Learn about the biology of trauma and how trauma-informed yoga aids healing.

• Review inequity's real impacts and gain leadership skills for social justice.

• Craft trauma-informed yoga classes and gain teaching language.

• Study yoga techniques, physiology, ethics, and business.

• Strengthen self-compassion, regulation, and ethical boundaries as a yoga teacher.

• Learn to "hold space" to self-regulate and find balance.

• Empower students and cultivate body awareness.

OUTCOMES

In conclusion of this training, we continue to support your sound skill development and your authentic voice. In addition to your certification, you will leave this training having forged meaning friendships, mentors and inspired skills to confidently offer classes. And there is more:

• Yoga marketing and strategies to further your career.

• Class templates that will meet the needs of the populations that you choose to work with (chair yoga, restorative, gentle, yin and flow).

• Teaching opportunities at the Yogamour Yoga & Healing Arts Center or with the Yogamour Outreach which works with survivors of trauma and marginalized communities.

• If you choose to teach with Yogamour, enjoy free and discounted monthly classes.

Geni Donnelly, the visionary behind Yogamour Yoga & Healing Arts Center and Yogamour Studio in Frederick, Maryland, is a holistic well-being beacon. As a distinguished E-RYT 500® certified instructor and YACEP® approved, she co-founded Yogamour, Inc. Geni holds numerous qualifications including Prana Vinyasa Flow® yoga teacher, 500-Hour Advanced Yoga Therapy certification, Somatic Experiencing Training™, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga for PTSD certification, and Yoga for Cancer (Y4C) Teacher Training.

Beccah Bartlett, a renowned yoga luminary, travels globally to lead transformative yoga volunteer retreats, fostering unity and healing. She merges Ayurveda and storytelling in immersive classes, nurturing purpose and connection. Influenced by mentors Seane Corn and Shiva Rae, Beccah's playful vinyasa style transcends the mat to inspire a mindful lifestyle. Her unique approach invites practitioners to seamlessly integrate yoga into their daily lives in infinite gratitude to her teachers and the practice of selfless service.

Gigi Parisi, certified in various yoga disciplines, passionately nurtures the mind-body-spirit connection. Fusing traditional philosophy with modern techniques, she offers transformative experiences emphasizing sacredness, anatomy, and breath. Gigi guides students toward stability, strength, and personal growth, exploring mental, energetic, and emotional layers with fun and self-discovery. Her supportive teaching empowers students to nourish their bodies, expand their minds, and nurture their souls. Additionally, Gigi leads Yoga Teacher Training Programs and serves as the distance Educational Director at Yogamour..

Carrie Dennison, an E-RYT registered with Yoga Alliance, has transformed her wellness journey. Trained in Yogamour Trauma-Informed Yoga, Rest for All Restorative Yoga, and Reiki Master Training, she is also certified in Yin Yoga. Carrie found yoga while balancing work and family, creating an open and relaxed space for healing within a supportive community. Her mission is to empower others to connect with mind and body, cultivating truth and well-being. Completing her 200-Hour RYT training at Ananda Shala in Maryland laid the foundation for her teaching journey, specializing in restorative yoga and recognizing the importance of rest.

Landon Morrison, an RYT-500 yoga instructor and aspiring IAYT therapist, is dedicated to sharing yoga's healing essence. Through personal transformation at Sivananda Yoga Ranch in 2018, Landon seeks to understand yoga's transformative power. With a background in sign language interpretation and a passion for therapy, Landon creates intentional classes to improve mobility and mental focus. As part of the Yogamour Outreach Team, he extends yoga and mindfulness to underserved populations, embodying his commitment to service and well-being.

Rebecca Hargreaves, with 20+ years of yoga experience, is a caring and skilled teacher who encourages self-discovery through movement. She believes in the power of storytelling and fosters a dynamic conversation between students and their bodies. Rebecca creates a safe, supportive space for practitioners, meeting them where they are in their practice. She sees herself as a facilitator, guiding students to find their unique light in each pose. In her philosophy, every student is their own teacher, and she joyfully embarks on this transformative journey with them.

Alli Houseworth, E-RYT 500, iRest Level Two, Warriors at Ease, educator, and facilitator with 15+ years' experience, brings yoga, mindfulness, and meditation to military communities to address chronic stress and trauma. She has taught soldiers in Army Soldier Recovery Care Units, led workshops on resilience and post-traumatic growth, and delivered trauma-informed mindfulness programs to incarcerated veterans. Former executive director of Warriors at Ease, Alli now works as a Yoga and iRest Specialist for O2X Human Performance, teaching resilience workshops to trauma-affected communities.