Trauma-Aware Yoga Teacher Training: Empowering Healing and Resilience

As yoga teachers, we have a unique opportunity to support individuals on their healing journey, fostering resilience and empowerment through the transformative practice of yoga. This day-long training will deepen your understanding of trauma and guide you in applying trauma-informed principles to your teaching, enabling you to offer a compassionate and empowering yoga experience for all.

1. Understanding Trauma:

- Explore the definition and types of trauma, as well as its impact on the mind, body, and nervous system.

- Gain insight into the prevalence of trauma and its implications for yoga teaching.

2. Trauma-Informed Teaching Principles:

- Learn trauma-informed teaching principles and best practices to create safe and supportive environments.

- Understand the importance of consent, choice, and empowerment in trauma-aware yoga classes.

3. Sensitivity and Language:

- Develop sensitivity in language and cueing to create trauma-sensitive classes.

- Enhance your ability to provide clear and supportive communication to individuals with trauma histories.

4. Nervous System Regulation:

- Dive into the study of the nervous system and explore techniques to support regulation and grounding.

- Discover breathwork, mindful movement, and relaxation practices that promote self-regulation.

5. Adapting Asanas for Trauma Sensitivity:

- Learn how to modify and adapt yoga asanas to create a trauma-informed practice.

- Understand the importance of choice, consent, and individualised support in asana sequencing.

6. Creating Safe Spaces:

- Explore the physical and emotional aspects of creating safe and inclusive yoga spaces.

- Learn trauma-informed classroom management strategies and techniques.

7. Self-care and Boundaries:

- Recognise the importance of self-care and establish healthy boundaries as a trauma-aware yoga teacher.

- Discover practices to support your own well-being and prevent burnout.

By participating in this Trauma-Aware Yoga Teacher Training, you will be equipped to hold space for individuals with diverse trauma experiences, fostering an environment of healing, support, and empowerment.

About Holly

Holly Mcfee is the owner of Yoga Hero Ltd. Holly has been practicing yoga since 2010, and teaching since 2013. Holly embarked upon her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training here in Leeds, and after balancing a full time job and teaching yoga for just six months, went full time in to teaching.

In August 2015 Holly opened the Yoga Hero studio in Leeds Dock, and in June 2017 this studio expanded to become one of the largest dedicated yoga spaces in the North of England.

Holly’s experience in opening two busy studios, and years of self-employment, will be shared to help trainees build a thriving yoga business, should you wish to. Holly is an experienced Ashtanga, Rocket, Vinyasa Flow, Yin and Restorative Yoga teacher, and the diversity across these disciplines combined with her passion for spreading the benefits of yoga, her dedication to make teachers be the best they can be and her ongoing study of philosophy, anatomy and asana, mean that teacher trainees will receive a vital combination of learning about the many aspects of yoga practice, philosophy, and teaching.

Aside from teaching and practising yoga, Holly loves to walk her pug, see friends and family, have the odd beer and explore the world.

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