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200-Hour Yoga *Virtual* Teacher Training
Module 1
September 23-26
Module
​October 21-24
Module 3
November 18-21
Module 1
December 16-19
​Extra Early-Bird Tuition Closes July 11th, 2021 | $2500​
Regular Early-Bird Tuition Closes July 30th, 2021 | $2750
​Our small cohorts fill up with amazing souls so please reach out with any questions you have!
Learn the foundations of yoga philosophy from a Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology lens.
Open to All! 
​*6 spots remaining*
*No previous yoga training required*
Welcome! 
 
The intention for Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School is to support you in learning ways to honour the roots of yoga and how to integrate yoga psychology into your practices. This 200-hour yoga teacher training adheres to the Yoga Alliance training standards while also offering you a thorough understanding of trauma and how a yoga psychology approach can deepen your ability to meet the needs of the people you support, on and off of the yoga mat. This teacher training is open to all. All levels and all people with a desire to deepen their personal and professional practices. 
 
We will meet live via Zoom, for four 4-day modules to complete contact hours and complete 30 hours of self-directed home study, between modules. The Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School is experiential in nature and will invite you to experience all practices and teachings for yourself, with the intention of deepening your ability to walk your talk, as a helping professionals and yoga teacher. Each 4-day module is designed to resemble a retreat-like format so you can feel nurtured and, in turn, nurture each other within the group practice, discussions, and practicum components.
 
As a student, you will learn to bring Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology into the scope of your practice. The Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School is dedicated to providing opportunities for self-reflection as a means of enhancing self-awareness. With trauma being a sensitive topic, each student is required to complete an application for enrollment with special attention on how you plan to support yourself, mind-body-spirit-heart, throughout the training. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Students will deepen their understanding of the Yoga Sutras with the intention of honouring, rather than appropriating, the practice of yoga with particular emphasis on Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga.
  • Students will learn to integrate yoga standards and ethics with the existing ethical standards in their professions.
  • Students will gain a thorough understanding of trauma and how a yoga psychology approach can deepen their ability to support people who have experienced trauma.
  • Students will experience all practices and teachings, as both participants and facilitators, with the intention of enhancing empathy with people who have experienced trauma.
  • Students will deepen their understanding of how physical and energetic anatomy apply to yoga, through a trauma-informed lens.

Lead Faculty

Photographer: Suzanne Hampson
Hello, I am Melissa! As a registered psychologist, assistant professor, professional yoga educator & lifelong learner, I love empowering people to live fully.

The Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School is a culmination of my 16 years of learnings as a student of psychology and yoga and from my practice as a psychologist and yoga teacher. Through integrating ancient wisdom traditions with modern psychology, this yoga school was created with the intention of empowering wellness professionals in their healing work. Our faculty embodies the teachings shared. 

Psychology and Yoga have transformed my life. I love sharing my learnings, curiosities, and practices with anyone who would like to increase their understanding of yoga and trauma-informed teachings. This school is dedicated to supporting students in integrating a trauma-informed yoga psychology approach and living authentically.

Cannot wait to learn and, most importantly, unlearn, with you!

With love,
Melissa
Faculty: 

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200-Hour *Virtual* Yoga Teacher Training:

Location: 
Your home, via Zoom!
Our faculty will be leading, from here in Canmore, Alberta

Daily Schedule:
Thursday 9am-7:15pm MST
  • Integration breaks 11:30am-12:30pm & 2:00pm-2:30pm MST & 4:30pm-5:30pm
Friday 9am-7:15pm MST
  • Integration breaks 11:30am-12:30pm & 2:00pm-2:30pm MST & 4:30pm-5:30pm MST
Saturday 9am-5:30pm
  • Integration breaks 11:30am-12:30pm & 2:00pm-2:30pm
Sunday 9am-4:30pm MST
  • Integration breaks 11:30am-12:30pm & 2:00-2:30pm MST
What to Expect:
Lead Faculty Teachings
Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology Studies with Dr. Melissa Jay
Topics:
  • Trauma-Informed Principles, Pillars & Practices​
  • Trauma Theory & Intro to Neuropsychology 
  • Yoga History & Cultural Appropriation
  • Ethical Practice, On and Off the Mat
  • Trauma-Informed Yin, Yin/Yang, and Restorative Practices
Primary Faculty Teachings
Trauma-Informed Integrative Studies with Michael Yudcovitch
Topics:
  • The Psychology of Yoga
  • Trauma-Informed Integration
Integrative Studies with Carolyn Shaw
Topics:
  • Trauma-Informed Asana
  • Anatomy and Body Awareness
  • Chakra Yoga: Crown Chakra Studies, Mind-Body-Spirit (Module Four)​
Integrative Studies with Julie Seibt
Self-Paced Online Course
  • Befriending Breath & Asana
Workshop Topics:
  • Energetic Anatomy and Body Awareness (Module Two)
  • Chakra Yoga: Solar Plexus & Heart Chakra Studies, Mind-Body-Spirit (Module Two)
Supporting Faculty Teachings
Teachings in Module One with Simmi Latulippe
Workshop Topics:
  • Energetic Anatomy and Body Awareness
  • Chakra Yoga: Root & Sacral Chakra Studies, Mind-Body-Spirit
Teachings in Module One with Lindsey Williams
Workshop Topics:
  • Anatomy of Pain
Teachings in Module Two with Dr. Tobias Wiggins
Workshop Topics:
  • Trans Competency for Yoga Teachers
Teachings in Module Three with Henri Ferguson
Workshop Topics:
  • Energetic Anatomy and Body Awareness
  • Chakra Yoga: Throat & Third Eye Chakra Studies, Mind-Body-Spirit​
Teachings in Module Four with Anne Douglas
Workshop Topics:
  • The Psychology of Pranayama

Meet Our Alumni:

2021 *Virtual* Tuition:

Extra Early-Bird Tuition, Paid-in-Full:                          $2500.00 (GST Included)
  • Available until July 11th
  • Includes a $500 non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot
Early Bird Tuition, Paid-in-Full                                       $2750.00 (GST Included)
  • Available until July 30th
  • Includes a $500 non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot
Full Tuition, Paid-in-Full:                                                    $3200.00 (GST Included)
  • Available until two weeks from the start date
  • Includes a $500 non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot     
Payment Plan                                                                    $3400.00 (GST Included) ​
  • Includes a $500 non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot
  • Payment 1: $725 by September 1st, 2021
  • Payment 2: $725 by October 1st, 2021
  • Payment 3: $725 by November 1st, 2021
  • Payment 4: $725 by December 1st, 2021
*If for some reason you are not accepted into this program, your tuition will be refunded, in-full* 
Tuition Includes:
Manual Workbook
  • Official Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School 200-Hour Manual Workbook 
Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate of completion, enabling eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT-200
Experiential Learning
  • Each module is thoughtfully created to feel like a retreat for you, while you grow as a yoga teacher.
Support Network with Like-Minded Souls
  • Connect and stay connected to a group of helping professionals dedicated to growth & learning. 
Integrated Eight Limb Yoga Practices
  • We will empower you in deepening and personalizing your own practice, on and off the mat.
Alumni Annual Continuing Education
  • We are committed to supporting your continual growth.
  • Each year you are invited to a virtual continuing education retreat... or two!

Scholarship Program:

Yoga is for everyone!

We at Canmore Counselling are dedicated to equity and are pleased to offer two $750 scholarships and two $500 scholarships for those who might not otherwise be able to take a yoga teacher training.

Eligible recipients must be accepted into the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology program. Once accepted into the program, students are encouraged to inquire about the scholarship via email. 
​
Please note that these scholarships are not available for the extra early-bird tuition or early-bird tuition, as those rate are created to enhance affordability for all. 

Refund Policy:

The $500 initial deposit is non-refundable. As soon as students enroll, we are working behind the scenes to make the school fit well for you! 

If a student needs to withdraw from the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School's yoga teacher training, more than one month prior to the start date, tuition will be refunded, less the $500 non-refundable initial deposit. 

If a student needs to withdraw from the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School, within one month 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.   
We would love to chat, if you have any questions :)

welcome@canmorecounselling.com