95-Hour
Yoga for Kids & TeensTeacher Training
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Psychology Teacher Training
Kids & Teens are our future, so when we have an opportunity to walk alongside them &/or practice yoga with them, let's do it!
Our trainings are grounded in decolonization, anti-oppression, social justice, and anti-racism, as these concepts are inherent to trauma-informed care.
Together we will explore meaningful ways to share practices with kids & teens, on and off the mat.
We are excited to learn with & from you!
Please read through this page... & when you are ready, please complete the Yoga for Kids & Teens YTT application.
95-HOUR
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Psychology Teacher Training
Yoga for Kids & Teens Teacher Training
Kids & Teens are our future, so when we have an opportunity to walk alongside them &/or practice yoga with them, let's do it!
Our trainings are grounded in decolonization, anti-oppression, social justice, and anti-racism, as these concepts are inherent to trauma-informed care.
Together we will explore meaningful ways to share practices with kids & teens, on and off the mat.
We are excited to learn with & from you!
Please read through this page... & when you are ready, please complete the Yoga for Kids & Teens 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
along with an Incredible Faculty
Open to All!
*To registered as a RCYT wtih Yoga Alliance, you are required to be a RYT 200*
Trauma-Informed. Anti-Oppressive.
Accessible. Eight Limb Yoga.
Trauma-Informed. Anti-Oppressive.
Accessible.
Eight Limb Yoga.
Indigenous-led by Dr. Melissa Jay
along with an Incredible Faculty
Open to All!
*To registered as a RCYT wtih Yoga Alliance, you are required to be a RYT 200*
WELCOME
Tawow! Welcome!
The intention of the Yoga Kids & Teens Teacher Training is to invite helping professionals and certified yoga teachers to learn ways to integrate trauma-informed yoga psychology into their work with kids and teens. This foundational yoga for kids & teens teacher is accredited through Yoga Alliance and adheres to the training standards. The faculty is dedicated to offering teachings on the eight limbs of yoga and how to offer kids and teens fun and meaningful opportunities to integrate practices into their lives, on and off their mats.
Students will complete a self-paced study led by Dr. Melissa Jay, required readings, and attend 3 weekend modules with Melissa Jay, Michael, Carolyn, and Alex, to complete 95-hours training hours. This training is experiential in nature and will invite students to experience all practices and teachings for themselves with the intention of deepening their ability to walk their talk, as yoga teachers for kids and teens. Each weekend module will be designed to resemble a retreat-like format so that each student can feel nurtured and, in turn, nurture each other within the group practice, discussions, and practicum components.
Our school provides opportunities for self-reflection as a means of enhancing self-awareness. Each student will be required to complete an application for enrollment and create a plan to ensure mind-body-spirit-heart support throughout the training.
Please note that the Yoga Alliance Standards for Registered Yoga Schools do not include any methods of diagnosing or treating mental health. Our intention in offering trauma theory and psychological considerations is to empower you to discern when best to refer to other helping and health professionals in your community.
TUITION FEES & PLANS
Extra Early-Bird Tuition, Paid-in-Full
$750.00 + gst
Includes a $250
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot
Available until March 15th
Early-Bird Tuition, Paid-in-Full
$950.00 + gst
Includes a $250
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot
Available until April 30th
Regular Tuition, Paid-in-Full
$1150.00 + gst
Includes a $250
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot
Regular Tuition, Payment Plan
$1350.00 + gst
Includes a $250 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*
TUITION FEES & PLANS
Extra Early-Bird Tuition, Paid-in-Full
$750.00 + gst
Includes a $250
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot
Available until March 15th
Early-Bird Tuition, Paid-in-Full
$950.00 + gst
Includes a $250
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot
non-refundable initial deposit required to secure your spot
Available until April 30th
Regular Tuition, Paid-in-Full
$1150.00 + gst
Regular Tuition, Payment Plan
1350.00 + gst
*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"
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!"
Learning Objectives
Students will deepen their understanding of Yoga History, and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, with the intention of honouring, rather than appropriating, the practice of yoga with kids and teens.
Students will learn ways to offer kids and teens fun and meaningful opportunities to integrate the eight limbs of yoga into their lives, on and off their mats.
Students will experience all practices, with the intention of embodying emotional regulation & self-compassion while learning to suppot kids and teens with embodiment practices.
Students will deepen their understanding of how functional physical and energetic anatomy can promote positive and developmentally appropriate yoga experiences.
One *Virtual* Trainings in 2023
3 Weekend Modules, via Zoom
Module 1
Saturday May 20th
9am-7pm MST
Sunday May 21st
9am-4pm MST
Module 2
Saturday May 28th
9am-7pm MST
Sunday May 29th
9am-4pm MST
Module 3
9am-7pm MST
Sunday June 4th
9am-4pm MST
One *Virtual* Training in 2023
3 Weekend Modules, via Zoom
Module 1
Saturday May 20th
9am-7pm MST
Sunday May 21st
9am-4pm MST
Module 2
Saturday May 28th
9am-7pm MST
Sunday May 29th
9am-4pm MST
Module 3
Saturday June 3rd
9am-7pm MST
Sunday June 4th
9am-4pm MST
MEET YOUR FACULTY
Dr. Melissa Jayshe/her
MIKE YUDCOVITCH he/him
SWAATI MEHRA-RAMCHARANshe/her
ALEX ZÚÑIGA she/her
CAROLYN SHAW she/her
We cannot wait to learn and, most importantly, unlearn, with you!
MIKE YUDCOVITCH he/him
SWAATI MEHRA-RAMCHARANshe/her
ALEX ZÚÑIGA she/her
CAROLYN SHAW she/her
We are excited to learn & unlearn wtih you!
Workshop-style learning & integration:
Learning with Melissa
- 20-Hour Self-Paced Course: Being Yoga
Topics:
Learning with Carolyn
- Playful & Accessible Yoga for Kids & Teens
Learning with Swaati
- Sharing Patanjali’s Teachings with Kids & Teens
- Creating Offerings for the Whole Family
- The Child Psychology of Yoga
- Parenting Your Inner Child
Learning with Alex
Daily Schedule:
Saturday 9am-7pm MST
Integration breaks:
12:00 - 1:00pm & 4:00-5:00pm MST
Integration break:
12:00 - 1:00pm
What Tuition Includes
Manual Workbook
Official Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School Kids & Teens Manual Workbook.
Support Network with Like-Minded Souls
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of completion, enabling eligibility to add your RCYT credential with Yoga Alliance.
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 yoga practitioner.
Self-Paced Course
Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology, On & Off the Mat
with Dr. Melissa Jay
What Tuition Includes
Manual Workbook
Official Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology
School Kids & Teens Manual Workbook.
School Kids & Teens 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 RCYT.
register with Yoga Alliance as a RCYT.
Integrated Eight Limb Yoga Practices
We will empower you in playfully deepening your own practice, by honouring yoga's roots.
Each module is thoughtfully created to feel like
a retreat for you, while you grow as a practitioner.
a retreat for you, while you grow as a practitioner.
Self-Paced Course
Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology, On & Off the Mat
with Dr. Melissa Jay.
Yoga Is For Everyone!
Here is some information for those considering applying for a scholarship:
Required Reading & Home Study
Required Readings & Reflections
- Embrace Yoga’s Roots by Susanna Barkataki
- What Happened to You? by Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah
-
The Whole Brain Child by Dr Dan Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
*Please note that tuition does not include required reading or unexpected costs*
Recommended Books:
- Accessible Yoga by Jivana Heyman
- Raising Anti-Racist Children by Britt Hawthorne
- Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga by David Emerson
*Please note that tuition does not include required reading or unexpected costs*
Required Readings
Required Readings & Reflections
- Embrace Yoga’s Roots by Susanna Barkataki
- What Happened to You? by Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah
- The Whole Brain Child by Dan Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
*Please note that tuition does not include required reading or unexpected costs*
Recommended Books:
- Accessible Yoga by Jivana Heyman
- Raising Anti-Racist Children by Britt Hawthorne
- Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga by Emerson & Hopper
*Please note that tuition does not include required reading or unexpected costs*
Refund Policy
Please reach out to Alex with any questions you have :)
Email: ytt@canmorecounselling.com
Please reach out to Alex with any questions you have :)
Email: ytt@canmorecounselling.com
Dr. Melissa Jay
is an Indigenous, Nehiyaw member of the Métis Nation of Alberta, and the Indigenous Director of the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association. We at Canmore Counselling respectfully acknowledges the traditional lands of the Indigenous Peoples (Inuit, First Nations, Métis) of Canada. We are privileged to live on sacred lands and celebrate all of the Indigenous peoples, who live, work, play, and care for these lands. 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.
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