Soul Tree Level-1 Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher Training

Established 2012

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Soul Tree School of Yoga

1280 Centaur Village Drive suite 7, Lafayette, CO, USA

Lafayette, CO

Program Instances

In person

Dates: TBD

164 days • 200 hours • $ 3447+

Lafayette, CO, US

Led by

Sarah Woods

CYT-L3

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Purpose

This is so much more than teacher training. This training reveres Yoga as a life practice, far beyond what we do on our mats, to truly call you into your personal power & purpose in a way that honors nature and all beings everywhere. Our 200hr Certification is comprehensive and meets/exceeds the American Yoga Council standards. We are meeting the times and stepping up our curriculum to even further emphasize a Trauma Informed framework. Join skilled, experienced and embodied instructors for an amazing journey! Lead Teacher Sarah Woods, AYC CYT-L3, Trauma Informed expert Janine D’Anniballe Ph.D, and more!

What to expect

An experience beyond any other, this unique training provides smaller groups for more attention and intention as you live and learn your yoga practice… In this training, you will learn how to teach the ancient practice of Yoga from a trauma-informed framework to encourage a healing and embodied approach to the practice. The skills and tools learned from this training will be beneficial to teachers by creating a healing environment and decreasing the potential to cause unintended re-traumatization to students. Healing from trauma is possible and can be supported by our community by teaching from this trauma-informed lens.

Style/Lineage

This training goes above and beyond the basic 200 hour training. We unite all lineages of yoga with a Trauma Informed lens in honor of each being that walks through our doors. Our approach is Ahimsa and Satya in practice. Holding a compassionate space for each individual AND the ethics of traditional yoga.

Additional Information

Recommended Yoga Props: Yoga mat, 2 blocks, strap, blanket, bolster Required Technology (this is only if we NEED to use it): Computer/wi-fi/camera/ microphone, with access to a practice space for meditation, asana, & engagement in any needed remote/online lecture and discussion. *Please test your camera & mic before remote sessions to make sure you are visible without obstructions or unpleasant feedback. Course communications are delivered via email and text. Required Supplies: Flexible/elastic clothing that allows complete freedom of movement and comfort. Layers are recommended for cool down or discussion times (socks, sweatshirt, etc.) A refillable water bottle with a lid A large 3 ring binder for handouts, w/ notebook paper, pens & highlighter A 3-hole punch or sheet protectors can be helpful (your choice) A printer or access to printer (& many printing shops have 3 hole punch you can use) A writing instrument Recommended - a Journal Required Book List: (*additional books may be added) Inside the Yoga Sutras by Jaganath Carrera The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel A Van Der Kolk Overcoming Trauma through Yoga by David Emerson Skill in Action by Michelle Cassandra Johnson Applied Anatomy for Yoga Teachers & Students by Asha Wolf (available on Amazon) Soul Tree Manual (included in tuition) Learn to Teach Meditation and Mindfulness by Sujantra McKeever *One Book of your choice (*see description of book projects and list of recommended books below) 

Core competencies

By the end of this program, graduates will be able to…

Teaching Skills	Lead a trauma-sensitive class using invitational, non-directive language. Maintain a steady presence while leading students through an all-levels class atmosphere. Design a complete all levels flow class with a clear arc from start to finish. Explain why offering variations supports students with different bodies and histories. Give and receive constructive and positive feedback from teachers/cohort in order to improve teaching techniques. Modify poses, breath practices, and sequences for various populations such as veterans, trauma-sensitive students, and/or pre-natal students etc...
Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics	Explain how joint structure affects the range of motion available in a pose. Discuss how the nervous system shifts between calm and activated states, how it affect neurobiology of traumatic stress, and how yoga can be of benefit. Modify asana for a student with a stated joint or muscle limitation.
Practice Skills	Explain why breath awareness can calm or activate the nervous system depending on the technique. Describe how the subtle body concept relates physical practice to energy and emotion while guiding students to notice sensation in energy centers during practice. Lead pranayama and meditation for a group of students, using techniques such as Brahmri, Dharana, and Durga breath, while being senstive to a trauma-informed community. Guide a student through a simple mantra practice during class. Maintain a personal practice log that tracks growth over the training. Explain how the body stores and expresses stress during movement.
Yoga History & Theory	Explain the meaning of a chosen sutra in plain, everyday language. Explain the central teaching of a philosophy text, while using its concepts to frame a class theme. Identify key teachers from yoga history, and explain how their lineage shapes their approach to practice.
Lifestyle & Ethics	Complete a volunteer service project as an act of karma yoga. Explain why staying within scope of practice of a trauma-informed approach protects both student and teacher. Apply the yamas and niyamas to personal habits or routine on and off the mat
Business Skills	Draft a simple bio and class description that reflects your teaching voice. Identify the basic types of liability coverage available to a new yoga teacher, as well as the difference between employee and contract status, and other types of revenue streams such as private lessons, workshops, retreats, and corporate classes. Identify the basic requirements for building a professional yoga teaching practice.

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Program Emphasis

Evaluation methods

Program evaluations

Written exam
Teaching evaluation
Special project

3 hour written test with teaching scenarios, sequencing, philosophy, methodology, anatomy/physiology, subtle body and Sanskrit. 60 minute all levels public class Group Seva/Karma yoga project

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Program Faculty

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Sarah Woods

Forever a student in awe & have been teaching yoga regularly since 2011. Currently I own Soul Tree Yoga Studio and am the lead teacher in our Yoga Alliance Accredited 200 hour Trauma Informed YTT and our 300 hour Advanced YTT. Life is Yoga, Yoga is Life.

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Lafayette, CO, US

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