Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School

300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

Module 1
Aug 18-22

Module 2
​Sept 15-19

Module 3
​Oct 13-17 

Module 4
Nov 10-14

Module 5
Dec 8-12

Our small cohorts fill up with amazing souls so please reach out with any questions you have!

Welcome!

The intention for Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School 300-hour yoga teacher training is to invite registered yoga teachers with a minimum of 200-hours of training to learn ways to integrate trauma-informed yoga psychology into their practices. Upon graduation of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School’s 300-hour teacher training you are eligible to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher 500 Hour (RYT 500) with Yoga Alliance. This 300-hour yoga teacher training will exceed 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.

We will meet, virtually, for 5 five-day modules with approximately 30 hours of home study, throughout the course, related to functional anatomy and trauma theory. 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 trauma-informed yoga teacher. Each five-day module resembles a retreat-like format so you can feel nurtured and, in turn, nurture each other within the group practice, discussions, and practicum components.

Please note that the Yoga Alliance Standards for Registered Yoga Schools do not include any instruction in yoga therapy techniques or other methods of diagnosing or treating mental or physical illness. You will learn to bring Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology into your scope of practice. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for self-reflection as a means of enhancing self-awareness. With trauma being a sensitive topic, you are required to complete an application for enrollment with space to share how you plan to care for yourself, mind-body-spirit-heart, throughout the training.

Learning Objectives:

  • Students will deepen their understanding of Ayurveda, Yoga History, and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, with the intention of honouring, rather than appropriating, the practice of yoga.
  • Students will gain a thorough understanding of trauma theory and how a yoga psychology approach can deepen our ability to support people from a trauma-informed lens.
  • 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 functional physical anatomy and energetic subtle body anatomy apply to yoga, through the lens of a trauma-informed yoga teacher.
  • Students will learn to integrate the eight limbs of yoga and ethics into their professions as yoga teachers and helping professionals.

A Message from Creator & Lead Faculty, Dr. Melissa Jay

Photographer: Meghan Unger
‘Be who you needed when you were younger’ ~Stephi Wagner This message guides me.
I'm intentionally surrounded by people who support my practice of self-compassion & self-love. 
My daily eight limb yoga practice and Indigenous cultural practices support me in allowing more space for truth & goodness to flow in.
I'm honoured to walk alongside many beautiful souls in their journeys to unconditional self-love... this is a privilege.
I am dedicated to growing by continually learning and honouring my Cree culture, the roots of yoga, and psychology. Each as a support in making sense of the complexities in life. 
My work at Athabasca University and CCPA allows me to be a guide in the journey to decolonization by emphasizing 'being' over 'doing'. It is hard, slow, & humbling spirit-based work. 
As the creator of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School, a registered yoga school offering both a 200-hour YTT and 300-hour YTT, I am grateful to have our friends as faculty who share their gifts so generously, and grateful to be growing our trauma-informed yoga psychology family and community who share their hearts in such inspiring ways. 
Looking forward to learning with you!
With goodness,
Melissa
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Dr. Melissa Jay (she/her)
Registered Psychologist, E-RYT500
Meet Our Incredible Faculty: 

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300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training:

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

Daily Schedule:
Please plan to be present from 9am-7:15pm MST
Integration breaks 11:30am-12:30pm & 4:30pm-5:30pm
On Sunday we will end at 4:30 MST

What to Expect:
Lead Faculty Teachings
160 Hours of Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology Studies with Dr. Melissa Jay
Topics:
  • Trauma-Informed Pillars, Principles, and Practices​
  • Trauma-Informed Practices for Pregnancy & Children
  • Deconstructing Guru Culture
  • Honouring, Not Appropriating, Indigenous and Yoga Culture
  • Accessing Your Inner Wisdom
  • Trauma-Informed Yin, Yin/Yang, and Restorative Practices
Primary Faculty Teachings
30 Hours of Trauma-Informed Integrative Studies with Michael Yudcovitch
Topics:
  • The Psychology of Yoga
  • Authoring Your Story
  • Shining Light on the Shadow Self
25 Hours of Integrative Studies with Carolyn Shaw
Topics:
  • Sanskrit Studies
  • Trauma-Informed Asana: Backbends, Inversions, and Heat Building ​
Supporting Faculty Teachings
10 Hours of Home Study & a 5-Hours in Module One with Lindsey Williams
Workshop Topic:
  • Functional Anatomy
10 Hours in Module One with Julie Seibt
Workshop Topics:
  • Yoga History
  • Energetic Anatomy
15 Hours in Module Two with Simmi Latulippe
Workshop Topics:
  • Ayurveda and the Mind
15 Hours in Module Three with Julie Seibt
Workshop Topics:
  • Beyond Asana: Yoga for Well-Being
15 Hours in Module Four with Henri Ferguson
Workshop Topics:
  • Yoga as Life: Mindfulness, On and Off the Mat
  • Yoga for Seniors​
15 Hours in Module Five with Anne Douglas
Workshop Topics:
  • The Feminine Face of Yoga​

Meet Our Graduates:

Tuition:

Payment Options:
Early Early-Bird Tuition, Paid-in-Full $3500.00 CAD (GST Included)
  • Available until four months from the start date
  • Includes a $500 non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot​
Early-Bird YTT Tuition, Paid-in-Full $3750.00 CAD (GST Included)
  • Available until three months from the start date
  • Includes a $500 non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot
​300-Hour YTT Payment Plan $4000.00 CAD (GST Included)
  • Includes a $500 non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot
  • Five monthly payments of $700
Tuition Includes:

Training Workbook
  • Official Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School 300-Hour manual workbook .
Certificate of Completion
  • Certificate of completion, enabling eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT-500.
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.
Twice Daily Yoga and Meditation
  • We will empower you in deepening and personalizing your own trauma-informed 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!

Scholarship Program:

Yoga is for everyone!

We at Canmore Counselling are dedicated to equity. We offer two $1500 scholarships (awarded) as well as $750 scholarships for those who might not otherwise be able to take a yoga teacher training.

Eligible recipients must apply, pay the application fee, and be accepted into the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology program. Once accepted into the program, candidates may inquire about the scholarship by emailing: hello@canmorec.com

Please note that these scholarships are not available for the early early-bird tuition, as that rate was 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 :)

hello@canmorecounselling.com