Trauma Informed Yoga

25HR CEU Course - This is an elective module of the Unlocking You Yoga 300hr Teacher Training or can be attended as standalone YACEP qualified continuing education credits. If you have signed up for the 300hr TT, let Courtney know if this is one of your 4 chosen electives. If you are joining us for the weekend separate from our training, register here.

July 24th 2pm - 7pm

July 25th 7am - 6pm

July 26th 7am - 6pm

Fact: 70% of people have experienced a traumatic event in their lifetime – that equals 223.4 million people. Trauma can include experiences such as but not limited to physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, witnessing acts of violence, neglect, loss and grief, war, medical crisis, natural disaster or accident, bullying, racism, and the list goes on. Yoga fits into an integrative treatment approach by offering tools for self-regulation, building intuition, fostering compassion, and promoting nonviolent communication.

Learn – Practice - Integrate

• The Anatomy of Trauma in the Nervous System
• The Role of Teachers/Caregivers
• Self-Care Techniques
• Creating a Safe Space
• Breath, Movement, Meditation, and Guided Practices

THIS TRAINING IS FOR: Yoga teachers, Healthcare professionals, Social workers, Educators, Trauma Clinicians, First responders, Veterans and Caregivers, and for anyone who interacts with suffering. It is accessible, compassionate, and empowering.

PLEASE BRING:

A journal or notebook and writing utensil. a sacred item to use as an altar contribution (crystal, candle, trinket, etc)

Water and snacks

Optional: Props such as blankets, a bolster, pillows, sandbags, etc. You may bring your own yoga mat or use one of ours.

YOUR FACILITATORS:

Jenn Robb of OM Home – E-RYT 500, YACEP, Yoga Therapist in Training

Jenn is a total pro in the yoga world, with E-RYT500, YACEP, RYS200, and RYS300 certifications under her belt. She's also a Sound Therapy Practitioner, Ayurvedic Nutritionist, and Mindfulness Coach. She works with Veterans Yoga Project as a Teacher Development Specialist and helps facilitate their Mindful Resilience Programs. Before going all-in on yoga, Jenn started out in 2004 as a Professional Organizer, helping folks get a handle on their time, space, and thoughts. After her amazing yogi mom passed away from cancer in 2015, Jenn really dove deep into her yoga practice, focusing on grief, PTSD, and trauma-informed approaches. She's super passionate about sharing these invaluable tools.

Courtney Sutherland of Unlocking You Yoga Therapy – C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP

Courtney is a Yoga Therapist who's been teaching yoga full-time since 2007. With over 1000 hours of training, 13 years managing studios, and more than 10,000 classes taught, she brings a ton of knowledge to this Teacher Training. What really gets her going is empowering yoga teachers to confidently share their unique spin on this transformative practice in their classes, workshops, and private lessons. She's incredibly passionate about making sure teachers have the understanding they need to create classes that truly serve their students' needs—body, mind, and spirit—while letting each teacher's individual creativity, joy, and love for yoga shine through.

Upcoming Schedule