Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training

Are you searching for advanced and specialized training in yoga and mindfulness that is trauma-informed? At Prema Yoga Institute, all our yoga teacher trainings take into consideration the needs of those in trauma recovery. We are an accredited yoga therapy school that also offers a Yoga Alliance 300 hour teacher training so that you can become an "RYT500" with trauma yoga therapy training - with the potential to transfer those hours into our trauma yoga therapy training.

What Sets Trauma-Informed Yoga Apart?

Trauma-informed yoga is designed to meet the specific needs of trauma survivors. In traditional yoga classes, students may feel unsafe or overwhelmed due to the lack of trauma-sensitive approaches. This training emphasizes creating an environment where students feel in control of their bodies and their experiences.

In a trauma-informed setting, students are encouraged to move at their own pace and are empowered to make choices that support their comfort and well-being. Techniques such as mindful breathing, adaptive movements, and self-awareness are central to this approach, helping to restore the body-mind connection.

Our programs also incorporate principles of adaptive yoga teacher training, which are essential for guiding students with varying physical, emotional, and mental needs. By understanding how to adapt your teaching to different abilities and trauma experiences, you'll be able to make yoga accessible to a broader range of individuals.

Course Overview

Additionally, certain of our core courses prepare you to specialize in trauma-informed teaching. They are:

Benefits of Trauma-informed Yoga Therapy

The benefits of trauma-informed yoga therapy training are profound for both students and teachers. For individuals recovering from trauma, yoga offers a path to healing that incorporates both physical and emotional release. Trauma-informed practices allow students to reconnect with their bodies in a way that feels safe, which can be essential for processing unresolved trauma.

From a teacher's perspective, offering trauma-informed yoga opens up new opportunities for connection and healing within your community. You will be equipped to provide a service that is not only therapeutic but also profoundly empowering. Trauma survivors often experience a range of emotional and physical difficulties, including anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. This therapy training enables you to address these challenges through gentle, thoughtful yoga practices.

As you develop your trauma-informed teaching skills, you will learn to create a space that fosters trust and healing. Your role as a yoga teacher becomes more than just leading classes—you’ll facilitate a journey toward emotional recovery and resilience for your students.

Enroll in Our Trauma-Informed Yoga Today!

Don't miss the chance to transform your teaching practice and make a meaningful difference in the lives of your students. Enroll or contact us today and take the first step toward becoming a certified trauma-informed yoga instructor.