Teacher Trainings

Saturday, February 21st: 1:00pm – 8:00pm

Sunday, February 22nd: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Join us for this two-day in-person Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification Training at Hot Spot Power Yoga San Marco location that focuses on best practices for teaching trauma-informed yoga.

You’ll learn: 

• The neuroscience and physiological impacts of trauma on the brain and body
• Impacts of trauma, core principles of trauma-informed care
• How to adapt yoga practices to be inclusive and empowering
• Tools to share yoga in ways that foster resilience and facilitate strength-based recovery for all.
• How to teach to specific populations such as veterans, youth, justice-impacted, and individuals living with mental health conditions.

Training Format
• 4 pre-recorded hours to be completed the week before the training (strongly recommended)
• 16 contact hours of live learning

Schedule

Saturday: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice
1:00–8:00 p.m. 
Participants will explore the foundations of trauma-informed yoga through a combination of movement, lecture, and discussion. The day includes a mat-based trauma-informed flow practice and deepening understanding of the impacts of trauma, neurobiology, and the autonomic nervous system. Topics include polyvagal theory, resilience, and post-traumatic growth. The day concludes with an overview of trauma-informed care principles and how to apply them in yoga and mindfulness spaces through interactive group activities.
4:00 p.m. – Yoga 4 Change Trauma-Informed Class
Kim Simon – Trauma-Informed Flow
A strong, flowing yoga class grounded in trauma-informed principles, building heat and strength while modeling choice-based language, accessible sequencing, and nervous-system awareness and regulation.

Sunday: Principles & Application of Trauma-Informed Yoga
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday focuses on integrating trauma-informed principles into teaching practice. After a morning of reflection and movement*, participants will learn key Y4C principles, practical tools for resilience-building, and best practices for teaching in diverse settings (e.g., military, youth, justice-involved, mental health). The day culminates in shared insights, a gentle trauma-informed practice that weaves together the weekend’s learning, and a closing circle.

*Hot Spot Yoga classes: 9:00 a.m. Music & Flow, 10:30 a.m. Detox
4:00 p.m. – Yoga 4 Change Trauma-Informed Class
Kavita Broussard – Gentle Yoga Class
This mindfulness-themed gentle yoga class integrates trauma-informed principles to support embodied awareness and regulation as we conclude the 20-hour training experience. This practice offers a spacious, grounding, and intentional close to the training weekend.

Learn about pricing options and secure your spot below.