The training offers an insight on how yoga can help to develop a greater sense of mind-body connection, to ease the physiological experiences of traumatic stress, gain a greater sense of ownership over the bodies and increase the feelings of overall well-being. The training will also equip the yoga teachers to help students bring the mindfulness to the body and regulate emotions through supportive yoga practices.
This course includes training to help design yoga asana sessions, yoga Nidra practices beneficial to address traumatic stress through the module of lectures, practice sessions, discussions and journaling.
The course comes with the know how to use the various yoga tools even for those who are not necessarily traumatized but who are experiencing more everyday kinds of stress.
This course includes training to help design pranayam, yoga asana sessions, yoga Nidra practices beneficial to address traumatic stress through the module of lectures, practice sessions, discussions and journaling.
Pre-requisites
- Basic understanding and speaking of the English language
- Age 18 years or older
- Prior knowledge and experience of any style of yoga will be helpful
- Not currently pregnant
- A desire to grow and learn
The course is designed for individuals who wish to deepen their personal yoga practice, as well as for teachers, therapists, counselors, and alternative healers who want to expand their knowledge of ancient yogic practices.
Note that while the course is open to anyone interested, only certified yoga teachers will receive a certification of completion for continuing education. All other participants will receive a participation certificate.
Disclaimer
This course is intended to provide a general understanding of trauma to yoga teachers to help them to hold space for trauma survivors. This course should not be viewed as providing any diagnosis or treatment advice for trauma or other medical conditions.
Syllabus
Theory
- Exploration of the neuroscience of trauma and its effects on the body and mind
- Examination of the role of yoga philosophy in trauma healing and resilience
- Understanding of trauma-informed yoga practices, including asana, meditation, and yoga nidra
- Identification of triggering asanas for students with trauma histories
- Guidelines for adapting asanas and using trauma-sensitive modifications and variations
- Structuring of trauma-informed yoga nidra sessions and use of trauma-sensitive language and cues
- Understanding the art of compassionate teaching and how to hold space for students with trauma histories
Practice
- Daily practice of trauma-informed yoga nidra, hatha yoga asana, restorative yoga, meditation, and journaling
- Application of principles and techniques learned in the theory section to personal practice
- Creation of a safe and supportive yoga practice for those with trauma histories
- Cultivation of compassion and understanding as a trauma-informed yoga teacher
Daily schedule
- 07:00 Satsang, meditation, chanting mantras
- 07:35 Yoga asana class
- 08:50 Breakfast
- 09:30 Trauma informed yoga theory
- 12:30 Lunch
- 13:00 Self study / exercise
- 14:00 Lecture (philosophy, anatomy)
- 16:00 Asana class
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:00 Meditation
- 20:35 Practise
- 22:00 Lights out
