Trauma-Informed Facilitation Training
YACEP Certified
20 Hour Trauma-Informed Foundational Facilitation Training
April 24-26, 2026
In person, Yoga Alliance Registered
Counts toward YACEP CE Credits
What you will receive
- a grounded understanding of trauma-informed principles and how they shape facilitation
- skills to recognize trauma responses and support nervous system regulation in class
- practical tools for self-regulation and co-regulation, both personally and professionally
- skills to create safer, more inclusive, and responsive spaces for diverse communities
- a framework for ethical, embodied facilitation rooted in choice, agency and care
- a digital manual and one-month post-training mentoring
Investment
Full Price $420 + HST
Early Bird $350 + HST (until March 15, 2026)
Reservation Fee $100 +HST (non refundable, will be applied toward tuition)
Please read the full description below
April 24-26, 2026
In person, Yoga Alliance Registered
Counts toward YACEP CE Credits
What you will receive
- a grounded understanding of trauma-informed principles and how they shape facilitation
- skills to recognize trauma responses and support nervous system regulation in class
- practical tools for self-regulation and co-regulation, both personally and professionally
- skills to create safer, more inclusive, and responsive spaces for diverse communities
- a framework for ethical, embodied facilitation rooted in choice, agency and care
- a digital manual and one-month post-training mentoring
Investment
Full Price $420 + HST
Early Bird $350 + HST (until March 15, 2026)
Reservation Fee $100 +HST (non refundable, will be applied toward tuition)
Please read the full description below
100 Hour Trauma-Informed Yin Yoga Facilitation Training
October 16-November 23, 2026
Yoga Alliance Registered
YACEP CE Credits
Accreditation: YACEP - Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
What You Will Receive
- A comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed Yin Yoga and its applications
- Skills to recognize and respond to trauma in movement, breath, and relational
dynamics
- Tools for self-regulation and co-regulation in both facilitation and personal practice
- Confidence in creating inclusive, attuned, and ethically grounded spaces
- A framework for embodied facilitation rooted in choice, agency, and care
- Ongoing mentorship and community support beyond the training
Investment
Full Price $1850 +HST
Early Bird $1550 +HST (available until Aug 1, 2026)
Reservation Fee $500+ HST (non-refundable, applied toward tuition)
Please reach out to Krish if cost is a considerable barrier - we are committed to accessibility
Please read the full description here
October 16-November 23, 2026
Yoga Alliance Registered
YACEP CE Credits
Accreditation: YACEP - Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
What You Will Receive
- A comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed Yin Yoga and its applications
- Skills to recognize and respond to trauma in movement, breath, and relational
dynamics
- Tools for self-regulation and co-regulation in both facilitation and personal practice
- Confidence in creating inclusive, attuned, and ethically grounded spaces
- A framework for embodied facilitation rooted in choice, agency, and care
- Ongoing mentorship and community support beyond the training
Investment
Full Price $1850 +HST
Early Bird $1550 +HST (available until Aug 1, 2026)
Reservation Fee $500+ HST (non-refundable, applied toward tuition)
Please reach out to Krish if cost is a considerable barrier - we are committed to accessibility
Please read the full description here
Krish Lopez // Trauma Informed Yoga Facilitator
Krish is a certified Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (TCTSY-F) with extensive experience, having completed over 1,000 trainings across diverse mind-body modalities. Since 2017, Krish has been facilitating mind-body practices, steadily refining and streamlining her skills with a dedicated focus on Trauma-sensitive body-based interventions. Committed to continuous learning and research, Krish is dedicated to refining her expertise and offering compassionate support to trauma survivors and others she serves. She is also a registered 500-hour Yoga Alliance teacher.
What does trauma informed yoga mean?
Trauma-informed yoga is a specialized approach to yoga that is designed to create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for individuals who have experienced any type of trauma. It acknowledges the impact of trauma on the body and mind and adapts traditional yoga practices to be more accessible and less triggering for those with a history of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or other challenges.
Key Principles of Trauma-Informed Yoga
Key Principles of Trauma-Informed Yoga
- Choice & Empowerment
- Encourages students to listen to their own bodies and make choices that feel safe for them.
- No forced postures or adjustments—participants are given options rather than rigid instructions.
- Safety & Comfort
- Instructors create a predictable, welcoming environment.
- Classes may avoid loud music, intense physical adjustments, or triggering language to promote a sense of safety.
- Mind-Body Awareness & Regulation
- Emphasizes breathing techniques, grounding exercises, and slow movements to help regulate the nervous system.
- Helps individuals reconnect with their bodies in a non-threatening way, which is especially helpful for those who feel disconnected due to trauma.
- No Pressure or Judgment
- Focuses on how movements feel rather than achieving perfect poses.
- Participants are encouraged to take breaks, modify postures, or even leave the class if needed.
- Avoiding Triggers
- Uses neutral, non-authoritative language (e.g., “You’re welcome to try this if it feels right for you” instead of “Do this pose”).
- May avoid certain positions or breathing techniques that can feel overwhelming for trauma survivors.
- Reduces stress, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms
- Improves self-awareness and emotional regulation
- Builds a sense of empowerment and control
- Encourages safe reconnection with the body