Apply for Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training

Trauma-informed yoga is a transformative practice that integrates traditional yoga principles with an understanding of trauma and its effects on the body, mind, and nervous system. Our specialized teacher training program prepares yoga instructors to work sensitively and effectively with students who have experienced trauma, creating safe and healing spaces for recovery and growth.

Whether you're already a certified yoga teacher looking to deepen your skills or someone passionate about bringing trauma-informed practices to your community, this application will help us understand your background, intentions, and readiness for this important work.

Why Choose Trauma-Informed Yoga Training?

The need for trauma-sensitive yoga instruction has never been greater. With growing awareness of how trauma affects the body and nervous system, yoga teachers trained in trauma-informed approaches are uniquely positioned to support healing in clinical settings, community centers, schools, veteran programs, addiction recovery centers, and traditional yoga studios.

This training goes beyond standard yoga certification by incorporating:

• Neuroscience and trauma: Understanding how trauma lives in the body and affects the nervous system
• Somatic awareness: Developing sensitivity to body-based cues and responses
• Language and cueing: Learning invitational language that honors student autonomy
• Population-specific approaches: Adapting practices for different trauma backgrounds and communities
• Personal growth: Deepening your own healing journey to show up authentically for students

Who This Training Is For

Our program attracts yoga teachers, mental health professionals, social workers, veterans, survivors, and community leaders who want to integrate trauma-informed principles into their teaching and practice. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and recognize that lived experience with trauma can be a profound source of wisdom when paired with proper training and self-care practices.

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After You Apply

Once you submit your application, our admissions team will carefully review your background, intentions, and readiness for this training. We consider not just your yoga experience, but your capacity for deep personal work, your commitment to ongoing learning, and your vision for bringing trauma-informed yoga to your community.

If you're applying for a scholarship, we'll review your financial circumstances and your plans for making this training accessible to underserved populations. We're committed to creating diverse cohorts that reflect the communities we serve.

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Ready to begin your trauma-informed yoga journey? Complete the application below and take the first step toward becoming a skilled, compassionate trauma-informed yoga teacher.