Upcoming Events
April 2023
Trauma-Informed YTT: The Relationship Between Trauma & the Mind
The Relationship Between Trauma & the Mind with Karen Macklin This module will help you gain a deeper understanding of how trauma affects the brain and autonomic nervous system. You will come to understand the implications that trauma has on our daily behavior, ability to concentrate, and our personal sense of safety. As Karen guide you through the three central brain regions, you will learn how they correlate to trauma, while exploring the concepts of addiction and shame. Finally, you…
Online Video Call, CA United States
Trauma-Informed: Yoga for All Bodies
In this workshop, guest teacher Natalia Tabilo, the founder of Yoga for All Bodies, will lead you through an exploration of how to serve diverse populations from a trauma-informed perspective, with an emphasis on students in larger bodies and people with disabilities (visible or invisible).
Online Video Call, CA United States
May 2023
Trauma-Informed YTT: Supporting Pregnant & Birthing People
Supporting Pregnant & Birthing People with Melylah BottĂ© Smith In this module, you will learn how U.S. birthing culture, healthcare disparities, and systemic trauma can all lead to traumatic experiences for pregnant and birthing people. First, we will explore why it is so essential for us to hold this knowledge — not only when teaching to this population, but when being in community with them. Then, in a brave and courageous space, Melylah will show you how to create safer…
Online Video Call, CA United States
Trauma-Informed YTT: Trauma, Somatics & Psychology
Trauma, Somatics & Psychology with Marissa Nasca, LCSW This module explores the intersection between the ancient practice of yoga and the Western-based somatic approach to understanding and healing trauma. You’ll learn the myriad ways that the body holds and releases stories of the past. Building on that understanding, you will learn important ethical principles of teaching trauma-informed yoga. This includes the different settings and professions that are a part of this work, how to incorporate Trauma, Somatics, and Psychology as a…
Online Video Call, CA United States
Trauma-Informed YTT: Practicum
Trauma-Informed: Practicum with Europa Grace Practicum I: In this module, students will attend and experience a one-hour trauma-informed class led by a teacher on the Trauma-Informed Teacher Training staff, and then spend 30 minutes discussing the class. Please come on time and be prepared to jump right into an asana practice. Bring a notebook or other device with which to take notes and write down reflections. Practicum II: This module is to be taken AFTER the Trauma-Informed: Practicum I module.…
Online Video Call, CA United States
August 2023
Trauma-Informed YTT: Intersectional Yoga Teaching
 Intersectional Yoga Teaching with Europa Grace This module explores intersectionality, which is a framework for understanding how aspects of a person's social and political identities combine to create different lived experiences. No matter our individual backgrounds, white supremacy culture negatively impacts us all, as it dominates many aspects of our society from education to housing to healing practices like yoga. To dismantle this toxic culture and the trauma that is a systematic part of its design, we must commit to…
Online Video Call, CA United States