300-Hour

Advanced Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology Teacher Training

Trauma-Informed Yoga
Psychology Teacher Training

Are you ready to continue your yoga studentship from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, decolonial & accessible lens? 

Our trainings are grounded in decolonization, anti-oppression, social justice, and anti-racism, as these concepts are inherent to trauma-informed care.

We are excited to learn with & from you!

Please read through this page... & when you are ready, please complete the 300-Hour YTT application. 

300-HOUR

Trauma-Informed Yoga
Psychology Teacher Training

Advanced Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology Teacher Training

Are you ready to continue your yoga studentship from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, decolonial & accessible lens? 

Our trainings are grounded in decolonization, anti-oppression, social justice, and anti-racism, as these concepts are inherent to trauma-informed care.

We are excited to learn with & from you!

Please read through this page... & when you are ready, please complete the 300-Hour YTT application. 

Trauma-Informed. Anti-Oppressive.
Accessible. Eight Limb Yoga.

Trauma-Informed. Anti-Oppressive.
Accessible. Eight Limb Yoga.

Indigenous led by Dr. Melissa Jay, R.Psych, C-IAYT, E-RYT, RCYT, RPYT
along with Incredible Faculty

Trauma-Informed. Anti-Oppressive.
Accessible. Eight Limb Yoga.

Trauma-Informed. Anti-Oppressive.
Accessible.
Eight Limb Yoga.

Indigenous led by Dr. Melissa Jay, E-RYT, RCYT, RPYT
along with Incredible Faculty

WELCOME

We are thrilled you are considering continuing your yoga studentship with us! 

This 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training adheres to the Yoga Alliance training standards and offers you a thorough understanding how honouring and uplifting the roots of yoga, through embodying Patanjali's eight limb path, can support community care. Together we will explore how trauma-informed care can empower you, and those you support, both on and off of the mat. 

This teacher training is open to anyone who has previously completed a 200-Hour YTT and will support you deepening your studentship from an anti-oppressive, accessible, trauma-informed lens.

We will meet live, via Zoom, for 13 Friday workshops & 5 weekend workshop-style modules to complete your contact hours. You will also complete two self-paced courses and required home study readings, at your own pace. Each live workshop is designed to resemble a retreat-like format. Togehter we will co-create an environment to support learning, and most importantly, unlearning, in community. 

From a nurturing attachment-based approach, you will be invited to experience all practices and teachings for yourself, with the intention of empowering you as a helping professional and yoga teacher. With trauma being a sensitive topic, each student is required to complete an application for enrollment with special attention on how you will support yourself, mind-body-spirit-heart, throughout the training.

Extra Early-Bird Tuition, 
Paid-in-Full

  $3500.00 + gst

Includes a $500
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot 
Available until May 31st

Early-Bird Tuition, 
Paid-in-Full

 $3750.00 + gst

Includes a $500
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot 
Available until June 30th

Regular Tuition, 
Paid-in-Full

 $4000.00 + gst

Includes a $500
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot 

Regular Tuition, Payment Plan

$4500.00 + gst

Includes a $500 non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot 

*If for some reason you are not accepted into this program, your tuition will be refunded, in-full* 

Extra Early-Bird Tuition, 
Paid-in-Full

  $3500.00 + gst

Includes a $500
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot 
Available until May 30th

Early-Bird Tuition, 
Paid-in-Full

 $3750.00 + gst

Includes a $500
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot 
Available until June 30th

RegularTuition, 
Paid-in-Full

 $4000.00 + gst

Includes a $500
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot 

Regular Tuition, 
Payment Plan

$4500.00 + gst

Includes a $500 non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot 

*If for some reason you are not accepted into this program, your tuition will be refunded, in-full* 

TESTIMONIALS

Kathleen "This yoga school completely embodies the 8 limbs of yoga and as a result, the students learn how to take these ancient teachings and apply them in their lives in a way that does not culturally appropriate. The focus on mind, body, spirit and heart honours each individual’s life journey. I would highly recommend this training to anyone who would like a deeper understanding of the teachings, beliefs and medicine of yoga and how this is integral in health and well-being"
Anissa  "The Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School's teacher training was a magically authentic experience... This training helped me not only find connection to an amazing yoga community, but also to myself. The teachers reignited my love of yoga and psychology and created a sense of confidence within me as I move forward within both these fields. I cannot recommend this training enough for anyone who is looking for inspiration and a community!"
Janine  "Choose yourself & do it! You could never regret this experience. I have learned so much professionally, but what really caught me off guard was how much I've learned about myself personally from this experience! This training is not just for those wanting to teach. Everyone can benefit from this training---you will grow in a multitude of ways. It truly will transform you, and you will be so grateful for the knowledge and growth!"
Randi  “I overall truly appreciated the ability to learn and share from my lived experience as an Indigenous learner/practitioner. I was able to feel at ease and find space to explore and release what was not serving the highest and best version of myself. I intend to bring this forward while integrating a two-eyed seeing approach to my teaching. Thank you for this experience and I look forward to reconnecting and for continued learning."

TESTIMONIALS

Kathleen "This yoga school completely embodies the 8 limbs of yoga and as a result, the students learn how to take these ancient teachings and apply them in their lives in a way that does not culturally appropriate. The focus on mind, body, spirit and heart honours each individual’s life journey. I would highly recommend this training to anyone who would like a deeper understanding of the teachings, beliefs and medicine of yoga and how this is integral in health and well-being"
Anissa  "The Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School's teacher training was a magically authentic experience... This training helped me not only find connection to an amazing yoga community, but also to myself. The teachers reignited my love of yoga and psychology and created a sense of confidence within me as I move forward within both these fields. I cannot recommend this training enough for anyone who is looking for inspiration and a community!"
Janine  "Choose yourself & do it! You could never regret this experience. I have learned so much professionally, but what really caught me off guard was how much I've learned about myself personally from this experience! This training is not just for those wanting to teach. Everyone can benefit from this training---you will grow in a multitude of ways. It truly will transform you, and you will be so grateful for the knowledge and growth!"
Randi  “I overall truly appreciated the ability to learn and share from my lived experience as an Indigenous learner/practitioner. I was able to feel at ease and find space to explore and release what was not serving the highest and best version of myself. I intend to bring this forward while integrating a two-eyed seeing approach to my teaching. Thank you for this experience and I look forward to reconnecting and for continued learning."

Learning Objectives

 Students will deepen their understanding of honouring, rather than appropriating, the practice of yoga with particular emphasis on Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga within the Yoga Sutras.
 Students will learn to integrate yoga standards and ethics with the existing ethical standards in their professions.
 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 and teachings, as both participants and facilitators, with the intention of enhancing empathy and compassion.
 Students will deepen their understanding of how physical and energetic anatomy apply to yoga, through a trauma-informed lens.

*Virtual, via Zoom* 

2023 Training

September 8th - December 3rd

13 Fridays & 5 Modules

Fridays

5pm-8pm MST

Sept 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th; 
Oct 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th;
Nov 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th;
Dec 1st 

Module 1

9am-7pm MST

September 9 & 10th

Module 2

9am-7pm MST

September 30th & October 1st

Module 3

9am-7pm MST

October 21st & 22nd

Module 4

9am-7pm MST

November 11th & 12th

Module 5

9am-7pm MST

December 2nd & 3rd

*Virtual, via Zoom*

2023 Cohort

13 Fridays & 5 Modules, via Zoom

September 8th- 
December 3rd

Fridays

5pm-8pm MST

Sept 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th; 
Oct 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th;
Nov 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th;
Dec 1st

Module 1

9am-7pm MST

Septembe 9th & 10th

Module 2

9am-7pm MST

Sept 30th & Oct 1st

Module 3

9am-7pm MST

October 21st & 22nd

Module 4

9am-7pm MST

November 11th & 12th

Module 5

9am-7pm MST

December 2nd & 3rd

MEET YOUR FACULTY

Dr. Melissa Jay

Tân'si, Hello! 

Be who you needed when you were younger. This message guides me.
As an Indigenous, Nehiyaw 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 honour my ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍ Nehiyawe (Cree) culture, by sitting with Elders/Knowledge Keepers, and decolonizing myself by infusing spirit into everything.

As a psychologist & assistant professor, it is a privilege to decolonize community care and at the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School it is a joy to collaborate alongside my inspiring friends who are faculty! Please click on their photos, below, to read their bios!

We cannot wait to learn and, most importantly, unlearn, with you!

With goodness,
Dr. Melissa Jay | she/her

Student Support & Coordinator

I’m Alex! 

I am a graduate from a 500-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, the Coordinator for Canmore Counselling & student support for you! 

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: ytt@canmorecounselling.com 

Alex Zúñiga | she/her

MIKE YUDCOVITCH 
he/him

SIMMI LATULIPPE 
she/her

GURMUKH AUJLA
he/him

SWAATI MEHRA-RAMCHARAN
she/her

STAN PRESCOTT
he/him

CAROLYN SHAW 
she/her

JULIE SEIBT 
she/her

TASH FRANCESCA
she/her

We are excited to learn & unlearn alongside you!

MEET YOUR FACULTY

Dr. MELISSA JAY

Tân'si, Hello! 
Be who you needed when you were younger. This message guides me.
As an Indigenous, Nehiyaw 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 honour my ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍ Nehiyawe (Cree) culture, by sitting with & learning from Elders/Knowledge Keepers, and decolonizing myself by infusing spirit into all aspects of life.

As a psychologist, assistant professor & yoga therapist, it is a privilege to decolonize community care and at the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School it is a joy to collaborate alongside my inspiring friends who are faculty! Please click on their photos, below, to read their bios!

We cannot wait to learn and, most importantly, unlearn, with you!

With goodness,
Dr. Melissa Jay | she/her

Student Support & Coordination

I’m Alex! I am a 500-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, the Coordinator for Canmore Counselling & student support for you! 

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: ytt@canmorecounselling.com 

Alex Zúñiga 
she/her

Faculty

MICHAEL YUDCOVITCH
he/him

SIMMI LATULIPPE
she/her

GURMUKH AUJLA
he/him

SWAATI MEHRA-RAMCHARAN
she/her

CAROLYN SHAW
she/her

JULIE SEIBT
she/her

TASH FRANCESCA
she/her

STAN PRESCOTT
he/him

We are excited to learn & unlearn alongside you!

Curriculum

Workshop style learning & integration:

Learning with Melissa

Workshop Topics: 

  • Intro to Neuropsychology & Trauma Theory
  • ​Honouring Indigenous Ways of Knowing
  • ​Relationality 
  • Intuitive Embodiment
  • Heart-Based Business Approaches
  • ​Collective Community Care

Self-Paced Course: Being Trauma-Informed

  • ​Trauma-Informed Pillars & Eight Limb Practices

Learning with Michael

  • The Psychology of Yoga
  • Shining Light on the Shadow Self
  • ​Authoring Your Story

Learning with Simmi

  • Group Discussion on the Appropriation of Yoga
  • ​Dosha Self-Inquiry
  • Living Ayurveda

Learning with Reena

  • Nurturing Choice & Consent
  • ​Honouring Sanskrit
  • Yoga for Equity, Off the Mat

Learning with Gurmukh

  • The Imperfection of Living Yoga

Learning with Swaati

  • ​Integrating the Yoga Sutras into our Studentship
  • ​Yoga for Pelvic Health
  • ​Yoga in Community

Learning with Carolyn

  • ​Allyship is a Verb
  • ​Trauma-Informed Invitations

Learning with Julie

  • ​Energetic Anatomy
  • ​Beyond Asana: Yoga for Wellbeing

Learning with Tash

  • Prānāyām + Meditation +  Gentle Soundscapes

Learning with Stan

    • Self-Compassionate Dialogue & Somatic Inquiry

    Learning with Anne

    • The Alchemy of Emotions

    Learning with Lindsey

    • Pain Science & Playful Asana
    • ​Self-Paced Course: Fun & Functional Anatomy

    Daily Schedule:

    Fridays 5pm-8pm MST

    Integration breaks:
    6:30-6:45pm MST

    Saturday 9am-7pm MST

    Integration breaks: 
    12:00 - 1:00pm & 4:00-5:00pm MST

    Sunday 9am-7pm MST

    Integration breaks: 
    12:00 - 1:00pm & 4:00-5:00pm MST

    What Tuition Includes

    Manual Workbook

    Official Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School 300-Hour Manual Workbook 

    Support Network with Like-Minded Souls

    Connect and stay connected to a group of helping professionals dedicated to growth & learning 

    Certificate of Completion

    Certificate of completion, enabling eligibility to register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT-500.

    Integrated Eight Limb Yoga Practices

    We will empower you in deepening your own practice, by honouring yoga's roots.

    Experiential Learning

    Each module is created to feel like a retreat for you, while you grow as a trauma-informed yoga teacher.

    Self-Paced Courses

    Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology, On & Off the Mat
    with Dr. Melissa Jay
    Functional Anatomy
    with Lindsey Williams

    What Tuition Includes

    Manual Workbook

    Official Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology
    School 300-Hour Manual Workbook 

    Support Network with Like-Minded Souls

    Connect and stay connected to a group of helping professionals dedicated to growth & learning 

    Certificate of Completion

    Certificate of completion, enabling eligibility to
    register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT-500.

    Integrated Eight Limb Yoga Practices

    We will empower you in deepening your own practice, by honouring yoga's roots.

    Experiential Learning

    Each module is thoughtfully created to feel like
    a retreat for you, while you grow as a trauma-informed yoga psychology teacher.

    Two Self-Paced Course

    Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology, On & Off the Mat
    with Dr. Melissa Jay
    Fun & Functional Anatomy
    with Lindsey Williams

    Yoga Is For Everyone!​

    Here is some information for those considering applying for a scholarship: 

    ​Eligible recipients must complete the 300-Hour YTT 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 that rate was created to enhance affordability for all. 

    Required Reading & Home Study

    Required Readings & Reflections

    • Embrace Yoga’s Roots by Susanna Barkataki
    • What Happened to You? by Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah
    • ​Love & Rage by Lama Rod Owen
    *Please note that tuition does not include required readings & unexpected costs*

    Recommended Asana Books:

    • Accessible Yoga by Jivana Heyman​
    • Yoga for Every Body by Dianne Bondy
    • Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga by David Emerson
    *Please note that tuition does not include required readings & unexpected costs*

    Required Reading & Home Study

    Required Readings & Reflections

    • Embrace Yoga’s Roots by Susanna Barkataki
    • What Happened to You? by Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah
    • ​Love & Rage by Lama Rod Owen
    *Please note that tuition does not include required readings & unexpected costs*

    Recommended Asana Books:

    •  Accessible Yoga by Jivana Heyman​
    • Yoga for Every Body by Dianne Bondy
    • Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga by David Emerson
    *Please note that tuition does not include required readings & unexpected costs*

    Refund Policy

    The $500 (+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 teacher training, more than two months prior to the start date, tuition will be refunded, less the $500 (+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 reach out to Alex with any questions you have :)

    Please reach out to Alex with any questions you have :)

    Dr. Melissa Jay 

    is an Indigenous, Nehiyaw-Métis member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. Canmore Counselling is located Chuwapchipchiyân Kudi Bi (translated from Îyârhe Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”), colonially known as Canmore. We are located the beautiful Rocky Mountains which is considered Treaty 7 land, 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, and home of Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. As an act of reconciliation and decolonization, may we work together to answer the TRC's Calls to Action: Truth & Reconciliation Commission Reports and Findings. 

    At Canmore Counselling we are also priveleged to be yoga students, practitoners, and guides. Our offerings are dedicated to honouring the root of yoga and learning from and amplifying the voices of 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.

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