Trauma-Informed Yoga Certificate
The YogaX Trauma-Informed Yoga (TIY) Certificate is a comprehensive training program designed to equip yoga professionals, healthcare providers, and mental health professionals with the specialized skills to bring trauma-sensitive practices into their communities. This certificate provides an integrative approach to trauma-informed yoga, offering the tools needed to create inclusive, safe, and healing environments for individuals who have experienced trauma.
Why Trauma-Informed Yoga?
Trauma can affect every aspect of a person’s life—mind, body, and spirit. Trauma-Informed Yoga (TIY) is a holistic approach that takes into account the unique needs of people experiencing various forms of trauma by creating a supportive, empowering space for healing. Unlike conventional yoga, which may inadvertently trigger trauma symptoms, TIY fosters a sense of safety, control, and body awareness that allows individuals to reclaim their bodies and begin the journey of recovery.
The YogaX TIY Certificate not only helps teachers and providers understand trauma, but it also provides practical strategies for integrating trauma-informed yoga into clinical settings, private practice, and community spaces. Through trauma-conscious movement, breathwork, and mindfulness, participants will gain the tools necessary to guide people experiencing various forms of trauma toward resilience and self-regulation.
Who is this Certificate For?
This program is perfect for:
Yoga Professionals who want to deepen their knowledge and make their classes trauma-sensitive.
Healthcare Professionals seeking integrative practices to support trauma recovery in clinical settings.
Community Health Educators interested in making yoga accessible to vulnerable populations.
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For more information, please visit our Training Overview page and our Training Modules and Schedules page or contact us at yogaxteam@stanford.edu.
How to Apply
To enroll in the YogaX Trauma-Informed Yoga Certificate Program, participants must meet at least one of the following prerequisites:
Registered yoga teacher (RYT) in good standing.
Licensed healthcare professional.
Student in a related healthcare field.
Yoga professional in a community health setting.
YogaX 200-hour teacher training graduate.
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Certification Requirements:
To earn the Trauma-Informed Yoga Certificate, trainees must:
· Successfully complete all three modules and their respective homework assignments within 18 months.
· Successfully participate in supervised teaching and feedback sessions.
· Submit reflective journals.
· Provide a final teaching portfolio that demonstrates understanding of trauma-informed yoga principles and their applications in healthcare settings.
Certificate students are required to read three sets of readings with commensurate writing assignments:
1. All students choose and study a version of the yoga sutras and write a commentary about each pada, with attention to how the aphorisms apply to TIY yoga in physical and mental healthcare settings.
Required Text: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Many translations exist and each student will choose one. Several are available for free online (http://www.swamij.com/yoga-sutras.htm and http://www.arlingtoncenter.org/Sanskrit-English.pdf).
2. All students read, understand, and apply the following required readings and provide a one-page summary of essential learnings.
Program Structure
The YogaX Trauma-Informed Yoga Certificate is a 100-hour program that includes three distinct modules, blending theoretical understanding with hands-on practice:
Module 1: Trauma-Informed Yoga Conceptualization and Application (30 hours)
In this module, participants will explore the foundations of trauma-informed care and how yoga can support healing from trauma. Topics include creating safe spaces, understanding trauma triggers, and making yoga accessible for all bodies and abilities. Participants will learn how to adapt yoga practices to support emotional regulation, resilience, and holistic well-being.
Module 2: Collective and Ancestral Trauma (30 hours)
This unique module delves into the collective and generational impact of trauma. Through neuroscience, contemplative practice, and decolonial perspectives, participants will explore how trauma manifests across communities and generations. This module invites participants to embrace heart-centered, courageous service in support of personal and collective healing.
Module 3: Trauma-Informed Yoga Practicum (40 hours)
The practicum allows participants to apply their knowledge in real-world settings, guided by YogaX mentors. Participants will develop trauma-conscious yoga sessions, observe group dynamics, and refine their teaching approach. Through reflective practice and mentorship, participants will emerge with the confidence to offer trauma-sensitive yoga to individuals and communities in need.
Benefits of Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification
By earning a YogaX Trauma-Informed Yoga Certificate, participants will:
Gain a deep understanding of how trauma impacts the body and mind.
Learn how to create inclusive, trauma-sensitive yoga environments.
Acquire practical tools for integrating yoga into trauma recovery settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, and community organizations.
Stand out as a yoga teacher or healthcare provider with specialized knowledge in trauma care.
Empower people experiencing various forms of trauma with holistic, integrated healing practices that promote resilience, self-regulation, and emotional well-being.
Total Tuition Cost
$2,030 total for the Trauma Informed Yoga Certificate Program.
$2000 for the program.
$10 processing fee for the first module.
$10 processing fee for the second module.
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