About the Course
Four weeks of virtual, self-paced content with an in-person OR virtual weekend May 28/29.
Processing and healing from traumatic experiences happens in relationship. As many people turn to wellness, mindfulness or movement practices, like yoga, to support their recovery, knowledge of trauma and its effects is essential for modern yoga teachers.
In their lifetime, 76% of Canadians experience a traumatic event, and almost 10% of that population experiences post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Knowing the symptoms and behaviours of people carrying trauma helps us recognize it in ourselves and others. Whether you are a yoga teacher or mental health professional, this training addresses the needs of practitioner and facilitator - exploring the effects of trauma, most suitable yoga approaches, and a view of trauma in an Ayurvedic context.
Participants have the gift of a diversity of voices and experience in this training, including Ayurvedic Practitioner and Yoga Educator, Mona L. Warner, and Yoga Educator and attachment and trauma therapist, Kathryn Anne Flynn. We believe that
“I am so grateful for your teachings and influence. You are clearly listening and working within the scope of your universal calling. I love seeing people do what they were born to do, and you do it so beautifully.”
Discover the Benefits
Course Objectives
Topics include -
✓ Latest trauma theories and neurophysiology of trauma
✓ The relationship between trauma experiences and interpersonal neurobiology (including attachment)
✓ Understanding how self-protective trauma responses are natural, if not helpful, and how the body can help healing
✓ How trauma experiences are often bound up in systems of oppression, including sexism, racism, xenophobia, ableism, economic injustice, and homophobia
✓ Exploring trauma-informed and trauma-specific yoga practice, including facilitation and content
✓How trauma responsive yoga is one of compassion - flexible, kind, and open to ancient wisdom and scientific underpinnings of trauma theories
✓ The Ayurvedic perspective on the mind, trauma, and resilience + some ideas and practices to maintain and increase resilience in the body-mind
✓ And more….
How is this course being delivered?
This course is a mix of self-paced materials available as videos and audio lecturers, handouts and activities, and an in-person weekend in Ottawa, Canada with Kathryn Flynn and Mona Warner.
Beginning the first week of May, weekly content rolls out for participants. Our live weekend in Ottawa presents new information and the opportunity to practice.
Where is the live event hosted?
Our live weekend is hosted at Yogatown in Stittsville, Ontario just outside Ottawa. Yogatown’s address is 1300 Stittsville Main St.
What is included in this course?
Course materials include video and audio lectures, course handouts and participation in the live weekend. Materials are available for 6 months after course completion.
Details & Booking
$550
You can also hold your spot with a $100 deposit.