40 Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification

This Trauma Informed Yoga (TIY) Training is an immersive and interactive learning experience led by Lauren Rasmussen in collaboration with Westcoast Hot Yoga. Tailored for yoga teachers, mental health professionals, educators, social workers, and those dedicated to expanding their comprehension of yoga as a potent instrument in supporting those impacted by trauma, stress, and chronic dysregulation.

Meet Your Facilitator: Lauren Rasmussen

Lauren is a seasoned trauma-trained somatic practitioner, educator, and E-500 RYT-YACEP yoga instructor with a focus on complex trauma, nervous system regulation, and disordered eating. Holding a degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Behavioral Neuroscience, she is currently completing her second degree in Psychology and Counselling Psychotherapy. Lauren brings extensive expertise, having advanced training in the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) for Complex Trauma, Somatic Attachment Therapy, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, and Somatic Parts Work.

Since 2014, Lauren has been sharing her passion for yoga as a multi-passionate practitioner. Her approach combines various resources to empower individuals on their paths of self-discovery and healing. Approaching her work analytically and relationally, Lauren is committed to infusing creativity, clarity, and depth into her practice.

Facilitating is one of Lauren's strengths, and she has co-led Westcoat Hot Yoga’s 200-hour yoga teacher training since 2020. By merging her background in psychology with her love for yoga, she consistently applies trauma-informed principles in both public and private classes. Lauren views trauma through the lens of the nervous system, advocating for a trauma-informed approach as the standard of care for all practitioners working with clients.

Beyond her professional identity, Lauren shares her personal mission, rooted in her own life experiences. As a survivor of CSA (Childhood Sexual Abuse), she intimately understands the challenges of disconnection. Having navigated her own journey of self-reconnection, Lauren uses her insights to guide clients from all walks of life in reclaiming their bodies and creating a life of safety. Her mentoring extends not only within her somatic practice but also to the numerous yoga trainees she has encountered over the years.

For Lauren, this work is more than a profession; it's a life's mission. Her goal is to cultivate a ripple effect of trauma-informed practitioners who approach the world with curiosity and compassion. Shifting the paradigm from “what is wrong with you?” to “what happened to you?” defines Lauren's commitment, making her life's work a passion that surpasses all else in this world.

What to Expect:

1. Professional Certification: All trainees will receive a Trauma-Informed Yoga certification upon completing the 40-hour training.
2. Flexible Learning Format: The training spans 4 weeks, with 32 hours dedicated to real-time sessions (contact hours) and 8 hours of trauma informed yoga asana class and practice teaching (non-contact hours).  May 31st - June 22nd, 2024
3. Weekend Structure: Each weekend comprises 2 days, Friday 5-9 and Saturday 10-4;30 - totaling 10 hours per weekend. The training is divided into 8 modules, comprising essential aspects of trauma-informed yoga.

Curriculum Highlights:

1. Foundations of Support
2. What is Trauma
3. The Physiology of Trauma
4. Mind-Body Connection & Yoga Philosophy
5. Trauma-Informed Principles & Language
6. Advanced Concepts of Trauma & Complex Trauma
7. Yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation, and Peer Reviewed Support
8. Integration & Certification

Facilitators:

Led by Lauren Rasmussen in collaboration with Westcoast Hot Yoga, this connective and experiential training offers not just theoretical knowledge but practical applications in a safe, supportive space.

Who Should Attend:

1. Yoga Teachers & Fitness Professionals: Deepen your practice and learn to teach and hold space through a trauma-sensitive lens.
2. Mental Health Workers: Integrate trauma-informed yoga into your work with clients to deepen therapeutic benefits.
3. Individuals Dedicated to Self-Improvement: Develop skills for personal growth and self-awareness, regardless of profession.

Additional Information:

1. Investment: $1299
2. Weekend Commitment: 4 weekends, Friday May 31st- Saturday June 22nd, 2024.
3. Continuing Education: Certified yoga instructors can earn continuing education through the Yoga Alliance.

Secure Your Spot:

To secure your spot in the Trauma Informed Yoga (TIY) Training, full payment is required upon admittance. If you have opted for a payment plan, a non-refundable $500 deposit must be made to reserve your seat.

Cancellation 60 Days or Less Before Program Start:

Tuition is non-refundable but can be transferred to a future training, private session, or group classes offered by Lauren Rasmussen and Westcoast Hot Yoga.

Cancellation Within 30 Days Before Program Start or Once Program Begins:

The program tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Make-up Policy:

To meet the stringent requirements of Yoga Alliance, trainees are required to attend 100% of the sessions. The certificate, awarded on the final day of training, is contingent upon the completion of all hours and requirements. While we emphasize the importance of full attendance, recognizing that unforeseen circumstances may arise, we offer the following make-up option: