95-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology for Kids & Teens Certification
Trauma-Informed. Anti-Oppressive. Accessible. Eight Limb Yoga.
Indigenous-led by Dr. Melissa Jay, R.Psych, E-RYT, RCYT, RPYT along with Incredible Faculty
*To register as a RCYT with Yoga Alliance, you are required to be a RYT-200*
Are you ready to deepen your yoga studentship from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, decolonial & accessible lens?
At Canmore Counselling & Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School our trainings are grounded in: decolonization, anti-oppression, social justice, and anti-racism, as these concepts are inherent to trauma-informed care. We emphasize community as essential to healing and self-care as a necessary and practical approach to sustaining ourselves so we can care for others. Our trainings are grounded in Patanjali's Eight Limb Path, designed to foster a deep understanding of yoga ancient roots, beyond physical postures.
Together we will explore meaningful ways to share practices to support pregnancy and parenthood, on and off the mat.
We are excited to learn with & from you!
We have included lots of information below.
At Canmore Counselling & Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School our trainings are grounded in: decolonization, anti-oppression, social justice, and anti-racism, as these concepts are inherent to trauma-informed care. We emphasize community as essential to healing and self-care as a necessary and practical approach to sustaining ourselves so we can care for others. Our trainings are grounded in Patanjali's Eight Limb Path, designed to foster a deep understanding of yoga ancient roots, beyond physical postures.
Together we will explore meaningful ways to share practices to support pregnancy and parenthood, on and off the mat.
We are excited to learn with & from you!
We have included lots of information below.
Please note: Our next Yoga for Kids & Teens Certification will run in October 2025. Join our newsletter to stay connected about dates and when enrollment opens!
Tawow! Welcome!
The intention of the Yoga Kids & Teens Teacher Training is to invite helping professionals and certified yoga teachers to learn ways to integrate trauma-informed yoga psychology into their work with kids and teens. This foundational yoga for kids & teens certification is accredited through Yoga Alliance and adheres to the training standards. The faculty is dedicated to offering teachings on the eight limbs of yoga and how to offer kids and teens fun and meaningful opportunities to integrate practices into their lives, on and off their mats.
Students will complete a self-paced study led by Dr. Melissa Jay, required readings, and attend 3 weekend modules with Melissa Jay, Michael, Carolyn, and Alex, to complete 95-hours training hours. This training is experiential in nature and will invite students to experience all practices and teachings for themselves with the intention of deepening their ability to walk their talk.. Each weekend module will be designed to resemble a retreat-like format so that each student can feel nurtured and, in turn, nurture each other within the group practice, discussions, and practicum components.
Our school provides opportunities for self-reflection as a means of enhancing self-awareness. Each student will be required to complete an application for enrollment and create a plan to ensure mind-body-spirit-heart support throughout the training.
Students will learn to bring yoga for kids & teens into their scope of practice. Please note that the Yoga Alliance Standards for Registered Yoga Schools do not include any methods of diagnosing or treating mental health. Our intention in offering trauma theory and psychological considerations is to empower you to discern when best to refer to other helping and health professionals in your community.
Students will complete a self-paced study led by Dr. Melissa Jay, required readings, and attend 3 weekend modules with Melissa Jay, Michael, Carolyn, and Alex, to complete 95-hours training hours. This training is experiential in nature and will invite students to experience all practices and teachings for themselves with the intention of deepening their ability to walk their talk.. Each weekend module will be designed to resemble a retreat-like format so that each student can feel nurtured and, in turn, nurture each other within the group practice, discussions, and practicum components.
Our school provides opportunities for self-reflection as a means of enhancing self-awareness. Each student will be required to complete an application for enrollment and create a plan to ensure mind-body-spirit-heart support throughout the training.
Students will learn to bring yoga for kids & teens into their scope of practice. Please note that the Yoga Alliance Standards for Registered Yoga Schools do not include any methods of diagnosing or treating mental health. Our intention in offering trauma theory and psychological considerations is to empower you to discern when best to refer to other helping and health professionals in your community.
Learning Objectives:
- In-depth study and practice with emphasis on Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga within the Yoga Sutras for the practice of yoga for kids & teens
- Students will learn ways to offer kids and teens fun and meaningful opportunities to integrate the eight limbs of yoga into their lives, on and off the mats
- Students will gain a thorough understanding of the impact of trauma and how yoga psychology can empower folks, on and off their mats
- Students will experience all practices, with the intention of embodying emotional regulation & self-compassion while learning to suppot kids and teens with embodiment practices.
- Students will deepen their understanding of how functional physical and energetic anatomy can promote positive and developmentally appropriate yoga experiences
- Students will learn how to integrate the eight limbs of yoga and ethics into their personal and professional lives
Next Cohort: October 2025 (enrollment opens Summer 2025)
- Duration: 95 hours
- Format: The training combines live instruction, via Zoom, self-paced learning, and required readings.
- Location: Zoom & Teachable
Schedule:
3 Weekend Modules
with Self-Paced Courses & Required Readings
with Self-Paced Courses & Required Readings
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Module 1
Sat 9am-7pm MST (Integration breaks 12 - 1pm & 5 - 6pm) Sun9am-7pm MST (Integration breaks 12 - 1pm & 5 - 6pm) |
Module 2
Sat 9am-7pm MST (Integration breaks 12 - 1pm & 5 - 6pm) Sun9am-7pm MST (Integration breaks 12 - 1pm & 5 - 6pm) |
Module 3
Sat 9am-7pm MST (Integration breaks 12 - 1pm & 5 - 6pm) Sun9am-7pm MST (Integration breaks 12 - 1pm & 5 - 6pm) |
2025 Tuition Options:
*If for some reason you are not accepted into this program, your tuition will be refunded, in-full*
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Extra Early-Bird Tuition
$750.00+ gst Paid-in-Full Includes a $250 non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot |
Early-Bird Tuition
$950.00 + gst Paid-in-Full Includes a $250 non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot |
Regular Tuition
$1150.00 + gst Includes a $250 non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot |
Payment Plan
$1350.00 + gst Monthly Payments Includes a $250 non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot |
*You Can Indicate Which Tuition You Want In Your Application When Enrollment Opens*
Meet Your Faculty:
Hello from Dr. Melissa | she/her
Program Director & Lead Faculty
Program Director & Lead Faculty
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Tân'si, Hello! As anᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍ Nehiyawe (Cree) member of the Métis Nation of Alberta, it is a joy to walk alongside incredible souls who are dedicated to self-awareness & community care. I am dedicated to decolonizing myself and lifelong yoga studentship alongside Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Healers.
As a psychologist & associate professor, it is a privilege to decolonize community care. My work is grounded in decolonized healing, putting social justice into action, and supporting continued learning and unlearning, across the lifespan. For more information about me, click here With goodness, Dr. Melissa Jay |
A Message from Alex | she/her
Student Support & Coordinator
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I’m Alex! I am a 500-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher & the Coordinator for Canmore Counselling!
I offer Student Support, Program Coordination & Home Study Review, which I love. Please reach out to me, anytime, via email or book a call! My email is: [email protected] |
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Grateful for our incredible faculty!
*Please click on our photos, to read our bios*
*Please click on our photos, to read our bios*
Curriculum:
Workshop style learning and integration themes:
*Please note that some sessions may be adjusted slightly based on faculty availability*
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Learning with Melissa | she/her
Learning with Swaati | she/her
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Learning with Michael | he/him
Learning with Carolyn| she/her
Learning with Alex| she/her
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What Tuition Includes:
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Workshop Presentations & Workbooks
Official Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School 95-Hour Kids & Teens Course Content |
Support Network with Like-Minded Souls
Connect and stay connected to a group of helping professionals dedicated to growth & learning |
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Certificate of Completion
Certificate of completion, enabling eligibility for RCYT upgrade with Yoga Alliance, for RYTs. |
Integrated Eight Limb Yoga Practices
We will empower you in deepening your own practice, by honouring yoga's roots. |
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Experiential Learning
Each module is created to feel like a retreat for you, while you grow as a trauma-informed yoga facilitator. We are grateful that our trainings offer experiential community care. |
Self-Paced Courses
Being Trauma-Informed with Dr. Melissa Jay |
Required Reading & Home Study:
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Required Readings & Reflections
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Recommended Asana Books:
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Yoga Is For Everyone!
Here is some information for those considering applying for a scholarship:
Eligible recipients must complete the Yoga for Kids & Teens application. In your application please let us know that you would like to be considered for the scholarship and we will include additional information within your welcome email.
Please note that these scholarships are not available for the extra early-bird tuition as those rates are intended to enhance affordability for all.
Eligible recipients must complete the Yoga for Kids & Teens application. In your application please let us know that you would like to be considered for the scholarship and we will include additional information within your welcome email.
Please note that these scholarships are not available for the extra early-bird tuition as those rates are intended to enhance affordability for all.
Refund Policy:
The $250 (+gst) initial deposit is non-refundable.* As soon as students enroll, we are working behind the scenes to make the school fit well for you! Students also receive access to the required self-paced courses which they can continue working on if they need to withdraw from the course.
If a student needs to withdraw from the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School's yoga certification training, more than two months prior to the start date, tuition will be refunded, less the $250 (+gst) non-refundable initial deposit.
If a student needs to withdraw from the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School, within two months of the start date, there will be no refunds, however, the student may enroll next time it is offered, after re-applying and paying the non-refundable deposit.
Please note that the Tuition Special is non-refundable although can be transferred to a later cohort, within 12-months.*
*If for some reason you are not accepted into this program, your tuition will be refunded, in-full*
If a student needs to withdraw from the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School's yoga certification training, more than two months prior to the start date, tuition will be refunded, less the $250 (+gst) non-refundable initial deposit.
If a student needs to withdraw from the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School, within two months of the start date, there will be no refunds, however, the student may enroll next time it is offered, after re-applying and paying the non-refundable deposit.
Please note that the Tuition Special is non-refundable although can be transferred to a later cohort, within 12-months.*
*If for some reason you are not accepted into this program, your tuition will be refunded, in-full*
Please reach out to Alex with any questions you have or visit our Frequentyly Asked Questions Page :)
Dr. Melissa Jay is an Indigenous, Nehiyaw-Métis member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. Canmore Counselling is located Châ Ûpchîchîyen Kudebi (translated from Îyârhe Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”), colonially known as Canmore. The physical location of Canmore Counselling & the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology is in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, which is considered Treaty 7 land and home of Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III, and the traditional territory of the Îyârhe Nakoda, including the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Wesley First Nations, as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations. As an act of reconciliation and commitment to decolonization, we are committed to the TRC's Calls to Action.
At Canmore Counselling, we are also privileged to be yoga students, practitioners, and guides. Our offerings centre on the root of yoga as Indigenous to South Asia, and we are grateful to learn from and amplify the South Asian practitioners and teachers whenever possible. We are grateful for the eight limbs of yoga, as taught by Patanjali. It is a joy to walk alongside our incredible alumni of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School as they create opportunities for care, connection & curiosity within their communities.
We believe wholeheartedly that community, social justice, decolonization, anti-oppression, and anti-racism are inherent to trauma-informed care. Thank you for being here.
At Canmore Counselling, we are also privileged to be yoga students, practitioners, and guides. Our offerings centre on the root of yoga as Indigenous to South Asia, and we are grateful to learn from and amplify the South Asian practitioners and teachers whenever possible. We are grateful for the eight limbs of yoga, as taught by Patanjali. It is a joy to walk alongside our incredible alumni of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School as they create opportunities for care, connection & curiosity within their communities.
We believe wholeheartedly that community, social justice, decolonization, anti-oppression, and anti-racism are inherent to trauma-informed care. Thank you for being here.