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/ justice-informed class.
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 meeting in person on Sept. 13 is highly recommended.
IN-PERSON CLASSES: Held at Yogamour Studio in Frederick, Maryland on Saturdays, Sept. 13 and Sept. 27 from 12:30 to 8:30pm.
VIRTUAL CLASSES: The virtual classes are live on Wednesdays, Sept. 3 and Sept. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. All participants will also receive the recordings.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Upon completion of online course work, and active participation in all virtual and in-person training dates, you will qualify for 40 CEUs through Yoga Alliance. *Applicable only to current Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teachers.
COST: 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. Options are: Tier 3 - $500 , Tier 2 - $400 , Tier 1 -$300
YOU WILL LEARN:
~ The nature of trauma and the survival and 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 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 and 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.