Healing Through Yoga:
25 Hour Trauma-Informed Teacher Training Certification
Unlock the profound healing potential of yoga by becoming a trauma-informed yoga teacher.
This specialized training program is designed to equip yoga instructors with the knowledge and skills necessary to create safe, supportive, and empowering environments for students who have experienced trauma.
September 6-8, 2024
8am-6pm
In-Person or Online Via Zoom
Expect To Explore
Understanding Trauma:
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of trauma, its impact on the body and mind, and the ways it manifests in yoga students.
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Learn about the neurobiology of trauma and how it affects the nervous system.
Trauma-Sensitive Teaching Techniques:
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Develop techniques for creating a safe and inclusive yoga space.
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Understand the importance of language, tone, and pacing in a trauma-informed class.
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Learn how to offer choices and foster a sense of agency in your students.
Mind-Body Connection:
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Explore the role of the mind-body connection in trauma recovery.
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Learn specific yoga poses, breathwork, and meditation techniques that support trauma healing.
Hands-Off Adjustments:
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Understand the importance of consent and personal boundaries.
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Learn how to offer verbal cues and non-physical adjustments to ensure student comfort and safety.
Creating a Safe Environment:
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Strategies for setting up your yoga space to enhance safety and comfort.
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Learn about the importance of consistency and predictability in class structure.
Self-Care for Teachers:
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Explore the importance of self-care and boundary-setting as a trauma-informed yoga teacher.
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Learn techniques to manage your own trauma and stress and prevent burnout.
Building Community:
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Understand the importance of community and support systems in trauma recovery.
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Learn how to foster a supportive and connected yoga community.
Who Should Attend
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Yoga teachers seeking to deepen their understanding of trauma and enhance their teaching skills.
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Mental health professionals interested in integrating yoga into their therapeutic practice.
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Yoga practitioners who want to learn more about the healing potential of yoga for trauma.
Upon completion you will be eligible to register 25 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) with Yoga Alliance (YA)- Live attendance only.
Please note: All are welcome to join the training, but you must be a RYT with Yoga Alliance to receive this certification (proof of certification required).
You must attend all 3 days live either in-person or via zoom.
Your Instructor
Kevala discovered yoga and meditation after enduring years of severe trauma and complex PTSD. When traditional psychotherapy and even somatics didn’t provide the relief she sought, yoga revealed a different path. Through its integration of breath, āsana, and, most importantly, internal awareness and self-study, yoga became more than a physical practice—it became a gateway to deep reflection and internal connection. By turning inward and examining the patterns of her mind and body, Kevala was able to release the trauma stored within her and find profound healing. This process of inner work not only transformed her life off the mat but also introduced her to a spiritual dimension of healing, offering a peace and sense of Self she had never imagined possible. For her, yoga is not just something you do—it is a state of being and a way of experiencing life.
As a dedicated student of Yoga, Meditation, Prāṇāyāma, Chanting, and Yoga Philosophy, Kevala has immersed herself deeply in these ancient traditions. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher, a Yoga Therapist in-training, and is currently pursuing her MS/Ph.D. in Yoga Science at Vivekananda Yoga University. With a specialization in Yoga for Trauma Recovery and Spiritual teachings, Kevala combines her comprehensive training with her own lived experience to compassionately guide others on their healing and Self-discovery journeys.
As the founder and owner of The Mind-Body Connection Yoga Studio, Kevala is committed to making yoga accessible to everyone. Her mission is to shift the perception of yoga in the U.S. from a fitness routine to a powerful therapeutic modality and an accessible spiritual practice, deeply rooted in its ancient traditions and capable of transforming lives.