30-hr trauma-informed yoga teacher training
level 1 | foundational training in trauma-informed yoga & facilitation
We believe that while not all Yoga or movement classes need to be trauma-informed, all movement facilitators and space-holders should have an understanding of trauma-informed practices and why they're so important.
Our 30-hour facilitator training explores trauma-informed principles through the lens of Yoga, combining research, professional experience and embodied learning to consider how we can apply these principles in our work.
Whilst the training is grounded in Yoga, these principles are also relevant beyond the mat, from coaching and personal training to Pilates, psychology, education, community work and life.
You don't need to be a qualified Yoga teacher to participate.
explore the training
30 hours
Foundational Training
Explore trauma-informed principles, nervous-system literacy, inclusion and their practical applications through Yoga and embodied learning.
For Yoga teachers, practitioners, facilitators and anyone interested in learning
Beyond the mat
Learning for different settings
Consider how trauma-informed principles may inform Yoga, movement, professional relationships and the environments in which we work.
FoApplicable across teaching, movement, health, education and community settings
about the learning program
Trauma-informed practice is relevant to how we understand stress and nervous-system responses, create inclusive environments, communicate, build relationships and make decisions.
Our training brings together trauma-informed practice, nervous-system literacy, accessibility and inclusion, and Yoga facilitation.
We explore the research, principles and practical considerations, including how different approaches can support the people we work with.
Rather than prescribing a particular way of teaching or working, we share research, practical experience and opportunities to explore these concepts through Yoga, discussion and reflection.
You'll be encouraged to question, consider different perspectives and make informed choices about what is relevant to your own practice, the people you work with and your professional responsibilities.
our curriculum
Trauma and nervous-system literacy
Trauma, stress responses, embodiment and the nervous system
Accessibility, neurodiversity and inclusion
Different needs, experiences and opportunities for participation
Trauma-informed principles and approaches
Principles, research and the trauma-informed continuum
Yoga and movement facilitation
Choice, communication, consent and practical teaching decisions
Applications beyond the mat
Professional judgement, scope of practice, community care and sustainable approaches to working with others
a closer look at the learning
Trauma and nervous-system literacy
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Develop your understanding of trauma, chronic stress and nervous-system responses, including the window of tolerance, dissociation and how people may experience movement and body-based practices differently.
Trauma-informed principles and approaches
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Explore the foundations and continuum of trauma-informed practice, including trauma-aware, trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive or responsive approaches.
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Consider what these different approaches involve, and how they might inform your existing teaching, facilitation or professional work.
Accessibility, neurodiversity and inclusion
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Explore how disability, neurodiversity, mental health and individual experiences of trauma may influence participation, access and experiences of safety.
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We consider choice-making, predictability, non-coercion, consent and how different people may experience the same practice or environment.
Trauma-informed Yoga and movement facilitation
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Explore how trauma-informed principles can inform the practical decisions we make when teaching or facilitating Yoga and movement.
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This includes language and cueing, touch and consent, different approaches to Yoga practice, and adapting practices to the needs of individuals and groups.
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Through embodied learning, we examine these principles as experiences rather than simply abstract concepts.
Applying the learning beyond the mat
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Consider how the learning relates to your existing work, whether that's facilitating Yoga, working with individual clients, coaching, supporting communities or leading groups.
We also explore scope of practice, collective and vicarious trauma, self-care, community care and sustainable practice.
Throughout the training, there are opportunities to reflect on your learning and consider how you might apply it within your own circumstances, knowledge and professional responsibilities.
different starting points.
different applications
Our training welcomes people with different professional backgrounds, levels of Yoga experience and reasons for learning.
Yoga teachers and teachers in training
Whether you're wanting to make general classes more trauma-aware and inclusive, or you're interested in teaching trauma-informed or trauma-sensitive Yoga specifically.
Psychologists, counsellors and mental health professionals
Interested in how Yoga, embodiment and trauma-informed movement might relate to their existing practice.
Allied health professionals
Including those working with movement, rehabilitation, disability, mental health or other person-centred approaches.
Movement, sport and fitness professionals
Including personal trainers, coaches, Pilates, EPs and sports educators along with others.
Educators, community workers and volunteers
Looking to better understand trauma, chronic stress and nervous-system responses in practical ways.
Yoga students, parents, caregivers and other interested learners
Wanting to deepen their understanding of trauma-informed Yoga and its broader applications, whether or not they plan to facilitate.
how we approach learning
We combine theoretical learning, professional experience, embodied practice, discussion and reflection.
Research and theory
Explore relevant evidence, concepts and different perspectives.
Embodied learning
Experience different approaches through Yoga and movement practice.
Discussion
Share experiences, ask questions and consider practical examples.
Reflection and application
Experience different approaches through Yoga and movement practice.
The intention is to develop understanding and informed professional judgement, while recognising that there is no single approach appropriate for every person, practice or setting.
You may be interested in making your existing work more trauma-aware, developing your practice as a trauma-informed facilitator or exploring more specialised trauma-sensitive or responsive approaches.
The learning provides space to examine those possibilities while considering your existing qualifications, experience and scope of practice.
partner educators
learning with Trauma-Informed Yoga Australia
Trauma-Informed Yoga Australia's training is led by Renée Robson, a trauma-informed Yoga facilitator, teacher trainer and educator whose work brings together Yoga, trauma-informed practice, nervous-system literacy, leadership and organisational learning.
Alongside teaching trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive Yoga, Renée has extensive experience in professional education, disability and mental health, leadership and organisational development.
She is a qualified secondary teacher with a Master's degree in Management and specialist training in traumatic stress and Trauma Centre Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY).
Her approach combines research, professional practice and lived experience, with an emphasis on making complex concepts understandable and useful, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking and practical application.
We work closely with subject matter experts who bring different perspectives and practical experience to our training, deepening the connections between trauma-informed principles, movement and the people we work with.
One of these is Caz Pringle-Bowden (she/her), who leads our Neurodiversity in Yoga module.
Caz is a counsellor, Yoga teacher, personal trainer and Yoga teacher trainer working across mental health, trauma recovery, neurodiversity and movement. She teaches trauma-aware and neuro-affirming Yoga at Australian Yoga Academy and works as a trauma counsellor with Blue Knot Foundation.
Caz brings warmth, humour and a practical focus on helping facilitators become more confident, curious and adaptable.
Caz Pringle-Bowden - Neurodiversity in Yoga & Movement Guest Facilitator
Renée Robson - Lead Educator
continuing education and professional development
Trauma-Informed Yoga Australia is registered as a Continuing Education Accredited School (CEAS) with Yoga Alliance International Registry, and our 30-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training is accredited through this organisation.
Our lead and guest facilitators also hold professional registrations with a range of Yoga associations, including Renée's registrations with Yoga Alliance International Registry, Yoga Australia and Yoga Alliance (USA), and Caz’s ERYT500 accreditation with Yoga Alliance USA.
For Yoga teachers, our training may also contribute to continuing education requirements with:
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Yoga Australia: Relevant workshops and active learning generally earn one CPD point per hour. Passive recorded learning may earn one point per two hours, while ordinary Yoga class attendance is not eligible.
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Yoga Alliance (USA): Registered Yoga Teachers may claim eligible continuing education hours delivered by suitably qualified external educators, including those who are not registered Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Providers (YACEPs).
For other professionals, our programs may contribute to CPD requirements across psychology, counselling, social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, midwifery and related professions. Many Australian professional regulators and associations, including Ahpra National Boards, PACFA and AASW, recognise relevant learning delivered by external subject-matter experts. Live workshops, recorded education and self-directed activities may be eligible, depending on the profession.
All attendees can request a certificate of attendance outlining the program's learning outcomes and hours attended. Participants who complete all requirements of the 30-hour training receive a certificate of completion.
CPD recognition varies between professional bodies. The full training duration does not necessarily equate to the same number of recognised CPD hours or points. We encourage participants to check their individual requirements and welcome enquiries before enrolment to discuss the program's content and learning activities.
training options
Our 30-hour foundational training is offered through partner schools and other training arrangements.
Depending on the program, training may be delivered in person, online or through a combination of learning formats.
We place particular emphasis on accessibility, inclusion and adult learning principles in how our programs are designed and delivered. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about if our program is right for you and to enquire about accessibility etc.
For confirmed opportunities, head to workshops and events.
register your interest in future training
Interested in our 30-hour training?
We're gathering expressions of interest for future programs, including online training options.
If the currently available dates, locations or formats don't suit you, you can register your interest to receive information as further opportunities are confirmed.
Let us know whether you'd prefer online or in-person learning and any other information you'd like to share about your interests.
There's no commitment to enrol.
