Live, Online-Trauma Informed Yoga *Required
Course Summary
The Trauma-informed Mind & Body Wellbeing Program is designed to support each individual in the following key areas: (1) physical wellbeing, (2) emotional wellbeing, and (3) positive relationships with self and community. Primarily, the goal of the program is to deliver themes and practices that support emotional growth and stress management during active Mind & Body practices. That is, less talking about what it means to grow, be well and manage stress and more practicing growth, stress management, and wellbeing.
Course Description:
In today's dynamic world, yoga teachers play a vital role in facilitating personal growth, emotional wellbeing, and positive self and community relationships. This Trauma-Informed Mind & Body Wellbeing module has been thoughtfully crafted to equip yoga instructors with the knowledge and skills to better support their students in three fundamental areas: physical wellbeing, emotional wellbeing, and fostering positive relationships with oneself and the community.
Course Objectives:
**Physical Wellbeing:**
This course places a strong emphasis on understanding the intricate connection between the mind and the body. Yoga teachers will delve into the physiological and psychological aspects of yoga practice, empowering them to guide students in achieving optimal physical health. Topics include ...
**Emotional Wellbeing:**
The course recognizes the profound impact yoga can have on emotional growth and stress management. It aims to provide yoga instructors with the tools to create a safe and nurturing space for their students to explore and transform their emotional landscape. Techniques such as mindfulness, breathwork, and the integration of therapeutic approaches will be explored.
**Positive Relationships with Self and Community:**
Beyond the yoga mat, our course equips teachers with the knowledge and skills to foster healthy relationships within themselves and their communities. We explore how yoga can be a tool for self-discovery, self-compassion, and empowerment, thereby promoting a sense of belonging and interconnectedness within the larger community.
Course Highlights:
**Experiential Learning:**
This course stands out by focusing on practical application. We believe in learning by doing, with an emphasis on hands-on experience during every session. Expect to engage in practice teaching and self-inquiry exercises that promote emotional growth, stress management, and wellbeing.
**Trauma-Informed Approach:**
Our module places significant importance on understanding trauma and how it can manifest in individuals. Yoga teachers will learn how to create a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment for their students, promoting healing and resilience.
**Holistic Integration:**
We explore the interplay of mind and body in-depth, helping teachers develop a holistic approach to yoga instruction. This integration is pivotal for promoting overall wellbeing and self-acceptance.
**Community Building:**
You'll not only learn how to deepen your students' relationship with themselves but also how to create a supportive and inclusive community of practitioners. This is crucial for fostering long-term growth and wellbeing.
Course Format:
This course is delivered through a combination of lectures, group discussions and asana a sessions. We will meet live, online via Zoom Friday, November 10th from 5:30-8;30pm, Saturday and Sunday, November 11 & 12 from 8am-4pm CST. It is one of the required modules for the MY A 300 hour YTT and can qualify for 18-20 hour of Yoga Alliance continuing education credits.
As a participant, you will be encouraged to have your video ON throughout the training, embrace a growth-oriented mindset and actively apply the teachings to your own life and practice. By the end of this course, you'll have the knowledge and tools to guide your students towards greater physical health, emotional resilience, and the development of positive self and community relationships. Join us on this transformative journey and empower yourself to make a lasting impact as a trauma-informed yoga teacher. Enroll today and embark on a path towards holistic wellbeing for both yourself and your students.
Course Curriculum
Catherine Njeri
Catherine Njeri is from Nairobi, Kenya. She is a certified Africa Yoga Project and Baptiste yoga teacher, having completed level 1, 2 and 3 Baptiste yoga teachers training and FIT to lead Training with Baptiste Institute. Catherine has been teaching and practicing yoga since 2009 and is passionate about creating world class wellbeing leaders through the Africa Yoga Project due to her personal experience of how yoga changed her life. She witnesses daily how yoga impacts the overall wellbeing of her students and encourages a healthy lifestyle. Catherine is the first Kenyan woman to lead a 200 hour yoga teacher training in Sub Saharan Africa and is a co-facilitator of this training annually in Nairobi, Kenya. When she isn’t teaching yoga or leading trainings, Catherine is a proud mum to a baby girl. She also enjoys braiding her daughter’s and friends’ hair.
Course Pricing
20 Hour Module Pricing
$400 USD
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For general participation and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education hours. 300 YTT students use coupon code.
