A space that honors the nuance of the human experience facilitates an environment where each practitioner can take agency over their own bodily autonomy, nervous system regulation, and power of choice. A truly trauma-informed environment embraces and welcomes all emotional realities while highlighting the undeniable truth that embodiment and empowerment mean discerning for oneself what feels right and what feels safe in each moment.
Our integration of this knowledge then informs the way that we show up to hold space for others. With compassion, curiosity, and kindness we can broaden our willingness to meet the fluctuations of being human both within ourselves and within each other. Embodiment practices, such as Yoga asana, are proven to be the most effective modality in trauma recovery. With this in mind, we learn that we can excavate art from our painful experiences and use it all as a source of freedom and authentic self-expression.
Through the lens of Trauma-Informed education, Yoga is not only an art and a science but a necessity for the future of our world at large.
We are thrilled to be offering this course at Quinta Marugo, a serene retreat center nestled in the rolling landscapes of Alentejo, Portugal. This secluded and picturesque haven provides the ideal environment to immerse yourself in the sensitivities of our program. While remote and tranquil, Quinta Marugo is just a short drive from the historic town of Serpa and the breathtaking natural beauty that defines this region.
The grounds at Quinta Marugo serve as a sanctuary for healing and self-discovery, inviting us to disconnect from the noise of daily life and reconnect with our inner selves. Surrounded by expansive views, lush greenery, and the soothing sounds of nature, we’ll anchor ourselves in the supportive environment of this sacred space.
This program is open to RYT 200+ or mental health professionals looking to integrate Yoga Asana, meditation, and breathwork into their clinical settings
OUR Core Curriculum
During our Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training program you will learn:
When “teaching” Yoga, we are not just guiding poses.
We are guiding people. We are guiding nervous systems.
We are guiding complex and unique physiologies.
Each of us has a different orientation of how we perceive our own safety or lack thereof. Through a psycho-somatic understanding of Trauma and the ways it lives in the body, we can embrace the practice of Yoga in a way that permits each individual to have their own experience. Psycho-education around dissociation and disembodiment can give us the tools to not only understand our own physiology but the ways in which the inner worlds and trauma responses of the folks that we work with may differ from our own.
50-HOUR OUR DAILY SCHEDULE
Schedules may vary
- 07:00 – 09:00 – Embodiment practice
- 09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast Break
- 11:00 – 02:00p – Lecture
- 02:00p – 04:00p – Lunch/Break
- 04:00p – 05:30/06:00p – Practice Application/Lab
- 06:00p – 07:30p – Dinner
- 07:30p – Evening Activity
REQUIRED BOOK
Please purchase The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk. Reading is not required prior to the training unless trainee feels so inclined. We will be using Van Der Kolk’s book as a reference throughout the course.
