On Demand Course: Trauma Sensitive Yoga Skills

Description

The therapeutic application of yoga for trauma is gaining increasing recognition as research continues to explore how yoga can support individuals to reconnect with the body, regulate the nervous system, experience greater empowerment, and develop effective coping skills.

Research surveys suggest that the average yoga class includes a higher proportion of individuals with mental health challenges, including trauma, than is reflected in the general population. For this reason, it is essential that all yoga professionals are equipped with trauma-informed skills.

In this introductory course, Heather Mason provides a detailed overview of trauma and PTSD, and introduces yoga professionals to the principles of trauma-informed practice. The course explores the prevalence of trauma and PTSD, how trauma presents, why yoga can be an important component of recovery, and key considerations for best practice and safety. The tools taught are relevant across all gentle and therapeutic yoga contexts.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for yoga teachers and yoga therapists who wish to teach trauma-informed classes and support the development of coping skills in trauma-affected populations.

Please note: this is not a complete specialist training in trauma-focused yoga or yoga therapy.

Course format

• On-demand course
• Designed to be taken sequentially
• Can be completed at your own pace
• Includes guided practices and applied learning
• Certificate of completion available
• Lifetime access included with your purchase