35-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy Training
Fall 2024 at JP Centre Yoga with Alex Bauermeister
For anyone looking to hold safer, therapeutic, more embodied healing space: Join Yoga Therapist and licensed clinical social worker Alex Bauermeister (she/her) and an amazing cohort of humans in this 35-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy Training. Designed for yoga teachers, current or aspiring yoga therapists, clinical therapists, and other professional providers looking to add therapeutic, embodied practices to their client sessions.
Part 1: Trauma-Informed Foundations Training
(18hrs, 4 Thursdays 4:30-8pm ET or via recording, Sept. 19 - Oct. 10)
Part 2: Yoga Therapy Immersion
(17hrs, Oct. 18-20, in-person at JP Centre Yoga Boston)
Over the course of 35 hours, you will build your toolbox of trauma-informed and nervous-system-responsive embodiment skills for individuals and groups. During Part 1, Alex will curate a foundational study of nervous systems, adaptive human responses to stress and trauma, and best practices in trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness. During Part 2, trainees will be immersed in yoga therapy skills practice, partner exchanges, deep embodied learning, self-study, and discussion. Part 1 focuses on education via concepts and information, while Part 2 focuses more on experiential, embodied learning. Working within your unique scope of professional practice, you will gain strategies to support nervous system regulation and embodied resilience, on and off the yoga mat.
Part 1: Trauma-Informed Foundations Training (18hrs)
DATES: 4 Thursdays, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3 & 10/10.
TIME: 4:30 - 8pm Eastern or via recording (content available until 10/17/24)
PARTICIPATION OPTIONS: in-person, livestream, and/or recorded
HOMEWORK: 4 hours of asynchronous content with weekly written reflection assignments. All training materials must be completed by 10/17/24.
WEEKLY AGENDA:
4:30 - 5:30pm Presentation & discussion
5:30-5:45 break
5:45-7pm Yoga therapy-inspired flow & restore yoga class (open to the public)
7-8pm Reflection, debrief, concept integration & discussion
1hr asynchronous homework & written reflection
Part 2: Yoga Therapy Immersion (16hrs in-person, 1hr asynchronous)
DATES: October 18, 19, & 20, 2024
TIMES: Friday October 18 from 4 - 8pm
Saturday October 19 from 10:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday October 20 from 10:30am - 5:30pm
Each day includes group yoga classes led by Alex, some of which are open to the public.
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: In-person attendance for the weekend, plus one written reflection assignment due Sunday 10/27/24.
PRICING:
Standard Rate: $600 Parts 1 + 2 / $350 Part 1 only
Supported Tier: $510 / $297.50
SupportedPlus Tier: $450 / $262.50
Optional BIPOC Discount: 50% Off Standard Rate
Frequently Asked Questions:
WHO THIS TRAINING IS FOR: This training is for yoga teachers, current or aspiring yoga therapists, current or aspiring clinicians, counselors, bodyworkers, and other professional providers wanting to facilitate trauma-informed embodiment with students, clients, and patients. If you’re not sure whether this training is right for you, just email alex@intrayogatherapy.com to assess together.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: Trainees are welcome to enroll in Part 1 (trauma-informed foundations) without enrolling in Part 2 (yoga therapy immersion). However, trainees must complete Part 1 in order to participate in Part 2. One exception: Part 2 is also open to students who have previously trained in trauma-informed foundations with Alex (16hr, 35hr, or 50hr trainings) and are looking to deepen their skills via experiential learning and professional development. In this case, trainees can enroll in Part 2 without enrolling in Part 1. Email alex@intrayogatherapy.com with any questions.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: Yoga Therapists are eligible for 35 hours of continuing education and professional development credits with IAYT. For those training to become yoga therapists, this training counts as 35 hours of elective credits with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy’s training program.
Suggested supplemental materials: Students are encouraged to pace themselves when learning about any themes related to trauma, since it is easy to become overwhelmed and burn out on the topic. For those who want to supplement their learning with additional resources, here is some (non-required) inspiration:
Books:
Podcast:
Social media:
Follow accounts or hashtags related to trauma-informed practice, like @magdalenaweinstein or #traumainformed