Welcome

In this course, we will explore the nervous system, the neurobiology of trauma, and how we biologically respond to stress. You will look at how various types of traumatic stress may physiologically manifest and consider how to support your students in a studio setting.

You will learn how yoga intersects in trauma recovery and the importance of the mind-body connection when working with trauma-impacted folks.

You will experience somatic practices and yoga techniques that can be used to influence the regulation of the nervous system.

Learn how to share impactful techniques with your students through a trauma-conscious lens within the scope of teaching yoga.

This course will not only help you to better serve your students affected by trauma, but it will also teach you how to self-soothe and regulate your own stress responses.

The training goes live on April 2, 2021! Sign up now to join the Spring cohort. The next training will be available in the summer.

Continuing Education

This course qualifies for 6 Non-Contact Hours for Yoga Alliance CEUs:

  • 3 hours of Anatomy and Physiology (AP)
  • 2 hours of Techniques, Training, and Practice (TTP)
  • 1 hour of Teaching Methodology (TM)


The course content is a lecture and experiential practices. There is one LIVE Zoom call for each cohort to process the content, network, and discuss questions.

You have access to the content for 6 months beginning on April 2, 2021.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

  • 2

    The Nervous System

    • Intro to the Autonomic Nervous System

    • Sympathetic Nervous System

    • Parasympathetic Nervous System

    • The Vagus Nerve
  • 3

    Trauma: Response & Impact

    • The Hierarchy of Response to Trauma

    • Neuroplasticity

    • The Effects of Trauma

    • Heart Rate Variability

    • PTSD

    • The Psoas
  • 4

    Regulation, Equilibrium, & Resiliency

    • We can Influence our Healing

    • Expand the Window of Presence

    • Techniques

    • Somatics
  • 5

    Shift your Teaching

    • Considerations for Teachers

    • The Power of Choice

    • Teaching Methodology

    • The Scope of the Teacher

    • Resources
  • 6

    Practice

    • Bhramari Pranayama

    • Nadi Shodhana

    • Grounding & Centering

    • Trauma-Conscious Practice

    • Yoga Nidra Meditation
  • 7

    Yoga Nidra and Trauma with Maya Semans

    • Introduction

    • Resources

    • Learn More

    • Build your Nest

    • Practice with Maya

Tuition options

Choose your tuition option. If you need further financial assistance to attend the training, please reach out to us directly.

  • $140.00

    Supporter (pays for you and another)

    Enroll

  • $110.00

    Sustainer (pays for you)

    Enroll

  • $70.00

    Community (discounted)

    Enroll

FAQ

  • Is the course live or recorded?

    The course is completely pre-recorded so you can self-pace yourself and complete the content at your own pace. There is one live support call that will be scheduled at a convenient time for the first cohort group. This live call is to answer questions and share ideas about how you will shift your teaching or incorporate science-based supportive techniques into your classes.

  • How long do I have access to the course?

    The course will be released on April 2, 20201 and you have 6 months of access to the content.

  • How does the sliding scale tuition work?

    I am dedicated to making yoga more equitable and accessible for all folks. This means that the tuition for almost all of my courses and classes is on a sliding scale. As much as I would love to give the courses completely as a gift, I still have the upkeep of websites, insurance, my own education, and bills to pay. A sliding scale allows folks the opportunity to pay at a discounted rate if they are in financial need or to pay at a higher tier to support my work and time. The highest tier is an opportunity to "pay it forward." All profit beyond the regular tuition is funneled into a scholarship fund that I offer to marginalized communities often left out of the Western yoga world.

Instructor

Lead Teacher

Sarah Kadel

I am a chronically anxious and overwhelmed person. Most folks are shocked to discover this about me because I "seem so calm and chill." THAT is how I know the yoga is working. Yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and the philosophical teachings of the tradition have transformed my life. I want to share these tools for self-care and self-regulation. I want to help you feel strong in your body. I want to help you discover that you have limitless potential for growth inside of you. Let's work together to not only get more flexible, strong, and toned, but to find more joy, delight, contentment, peace, and balance in life off of the yoga mat.

Countdown to the training

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