Introduction

Welcome to our transformative 200-hour trauma-informed yoga teacher training program,

designed to empower practitioners from all walks of life to support healing and growth in

themselves and others. This comprehensive program blends the wisdom of yoga with

trauma-informed practices, offering a holistic approach to well-being. Whether you're a

future yoga teacher, therapist, counselor, healthcare professional, or simply someone

passionate about personal growth and supporting others, this training is for you.

Program Overview

Gillian Grant of Transformational Yoga, in collaboration with Embody with Julie Moore and

Beth Bennett, offers a Yoga Alliance accredited 200-hour trauma-informed teacher training

program. This program is meticulously crafted to provide participants with the tools and

knowledge needed to navigate life's challenges with resilience and compassion. Through a

combination of trauma-informed yoga practices, therapeutic techniques, and self-care

strategies, participants will learn to create safe and empowering spaces for healing and

growth, both for themselves and others.

Collaborative Development

Gillian Grant (E-RYT 500, RYS, YACEP), Julie Moore (E-RYT 500, YACEP), and Beth Bennett

(LCSW, LCADC, RYT) have collaborated to develop this empowering program. Drawing on

their expertise in trauma-informed care and yoga, they've crafted a curriculum that

empowers participants to embrace their inner strength and resilience. This program serves

as a platform for collaboration and mutual learning, fostering a community of practitioners

dedicated to personal growth and collective healing.

Pedagogical Excellence

Our team is committed to delivering an exceptional educational experience grounded in

pedagogical excellence. The program offers an immersive and engaging learning

environment, ensuring that participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to navigate

life's challenges with confidence and grace.

Program Highlights

The 200-hour trauma-informed teacher training covers a wide range of topics, including:

1. Foundations of trauma-informed care

2. Anatomy and Physiology from a trauma-informed perspective

3. The neurobiology of trauma and resilience

4. Trauma-informed yoga practices and principles

5. Treating trauma through yoga and mindfulness

6. Ethical considerations in trauma-informed yoga teaching

7. Self-care for trauma-informed practitioners

8. Practical teaching skills for trauma-sensitive environments

Participants will engage in experiential learning, group discussions, and hands-on teaching

experiences to deepen their understanding and integration of trauma-informed yoga

principles.

Benefits and Continuing Education (CE) Hours

The program not only provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of

trauma-informed yoga but also offers valuable Continuing Education (CE) hours for their

professional development. This enables practitioners to fulfill their CE requirements while

gaining practical skills that significantly benefit themselves and others.

Our program is currently approved for 200 CEUs for existing therapists, counselors, and

social workers in the state of Kentucky. Often these hours can be transferred to other

states- please let us know if you have any questions regarding your CEU requirements.

For existing yoga teachers, you can also benefit from CE hours through Yoga Alliance if you

are a registered teacher.

Collaboration and Transformation

“Empowering Through Yoga: Trauma-Informed Integration” encourages collaboration

among future trauma-informed yoga instructors, therapists, counselors, healthcare

professionals, and all individuals dedicated to personal growth and collective healing. By

bridging the gap between trauma recovery and yoga, the program aims to create positive

transformations in the lives of participants and their communities.

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Gillian Grant is an American yoga teacher and teacher trainer (500 E-RYT, RYS, YACEP), Naturopath, Ayurvedic Therapist, and Adaptogen Educator specializing in Mycology who teaches in Europe, Asia, and the US.

Gillian is the founder and lead trainer of Transformational Yoga, a school based in Paris, France that trains and mentors new yoga teachers and offers various workshops, classes, and retreats for the local community. In addition to her yogic studies, Gillian has studied the teaching of higher education at Harvard University to bring more academic focus into the world of yoga.

Beth Bennett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Drug & Alcohol Counselor. Her practice has included a wide variety of treatment settings; residential facilities, jails, community mental health & private practice. She has been trained in a wide variety of therapeutic techniques including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and certification in EMDR.

She completed her own Yoga Teacher Training locally in February 2020. Since that time she has found a focus in Trauma Informed Yoga practices, as she predominantly treats trauma related disorders in her therapy practice as well. There is so much healing that can occur in our nervous systems through the intentional practices of yoga and Beth is passionate about creating safe spaces for others to explore not only the movement of their bodies, but also in finding spaces of mental clarity, and connection to the inner spirit.

INVESTMENT

$3,600

(requires $600 deposit upon registration. $600 installment minimum due by close of each module. Final payment due by Practicum / Exam.)

$3,000 EARLY BIRD RATE

(requires $600 deposit by August 31, 2024. $600 installment minimum due by close of each module. final payment due prior to Practicum/Exam.)

$600 single module for CEUs

(payment due prior to module start date.)

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