
Transform Lives with
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Join our 25-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training and discover a transformative approach to healing. Whether you're a seasoned instructor or a beginner, this program is designed to empower you and those you serve.
This Training Is For Everyone
Whether you're a seasoned teacher or new to the wellness space, this training will empower you to transform both your own practice and the lives of those you serve.
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Certified yoga instructors seeking to expand their expertise
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Mental health professionals adding movement-based therapy
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Healthcare providers working with trauma survivors
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Individuals seeking understanding of trauma-informed practices
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Anyone that is interested in learning yoga
Why Choose Our Trauma-Informed Yoga Training?
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Learn Evidence-Based Practices
Learn trauma-informed methods backed by science to aid recovery through mindful movement.
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Create Inclusive, Safe Spaces
Create trauma-sensitive yoga environments that are welcoming and accessible to all.
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Gain Skills and Certifications
Earn 20 CEUs from Yoga Alliance and certifications from Nevada state boards.
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Give the Gift of Empowerment
Help students feel safe and empowered by using invitational, choice-based language.
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Free the Body from Trauma
Use mindfulness practices to foster confidence, reduce helplessness, and support recovery.
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Regulate the Nervous System
Teach students to navigate and regulate their nervous system safely and confidently.

Why Trauma-Informed Yoga Matters
For many individuals and groups, the idea of a yoga practice seems unattainable, inaccessible, and unsuitable for their lifestyle. Imagery of Western Yoga practices may only show one “type” of person and provide a false sense of what yoga and its movement practice really is.
The 2nd step is to understand and become aware that everyone’s journey through recovery is healing is unique to them. What works on one person may not work on another; even if they appear to have similar life experiences. This is where becoming inclusive in your approach is going to benefit those you serve.
The 1st step in a trauma-informed yoga practice is to make the movement practice and the mindfulness concepts accessible to all, regardless of their demographic, ability, or cultural beliefs.
Through a trauma-informed approach, a yoga and mindfulness practice will allow the student to tailor the movements and guidance to their needs allowing them to focus on themselves and gain greater insights into how to manage and regulate their emotions and embrace what is possible. For some, it may be the ability to slow down, for others it may be the ability to speed up, and everything in between.
By becoming a trauma-informed instructor, you are able to remove your ego from expectations of your offering as you devote yourself to providing what is needed and available to your students. You understand that the language you use during your guidance is crucial to empowering your students and you utilize a strong understand of how trauma forms, how it is released, and how it shows up in others as a foundation to your approach.
What You’ll Gain from This Training
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Module 1a - Statistics
Purpose of Trauma Informed Yoga / How it Heals
“Big Picture” - why we are here.
Module 1b - Culture, Intersectionality, Oppression and Privilege
Lunch Break
Module 2: Types of Trauma, ACES, Effects of Trauma
Module 3: Trauma & Brain Theory, Vagus Nerve
Triggers and Dysregulation
Homework #1 - Yama & Niyama
Homework #2 - provided to students
Closing Ceremony (15 minutes)
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Activity - Holding Space for Another
Module 4 - Setting the Space / What to Avoid in a Trauma Informed Practice
Module 5 - Trauma Informed Language
Module 6 - Posture Accessibility / Posture Tutorials
Module 7 - Building a sequence - independent program building activity
Homework #3 - provided to students
Homework #3b - Practice Program
Closing Ceremony - Sound Healing / Meditation (15 minutes)
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Module 8 - Self Care for the Practitioner
MIndfulness/ Compassion Fatigue/Burnout
Module 9 - Meditation and Breathwork
Module 10 - Fine Tune Your Program - Practice Teaching
Module 11 - Implementing the Program
Closing Ceremony - Sound Healing / Meditation (15 minutes)
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Who We Have Served?
Since 2021, we have served over 90+ students in the Nevada and Eastern Sierra region. Since a trauma informed yoga practice is designed to be accessible for everyone, we found out very quickly that the training itself needs to be designed to be accessible to everyone.
Many instructors who are implementing this modality with their clients may not have a 200-hour foundational yoga instructor certification, therefore we crafted a learning experience that would allow all persons to design and guide yoga and mindfulness programs to their specific population.
We actively serve:
Yoga instructors
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Yoga enthusiasts
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Veterans
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LCSW
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Psychologists
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Outpatient program staff
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MFT
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School teachers and college professors
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Retired people
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People disability
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People living with mental illness
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Yoga instructors ᯽ Yoga enthusiasts ᯽ Veterans ᯽ LCSW ᯽ Psychologists ᯽ Outpatient program staff ᯽ MFT ᯽ School teachers and college professors ᯽ Retired people ᯽ People disability ᯽ People living with mental illness ᯽
In 2022-2024, we tailored 6-12-Hour Trauma Informed Yoga Trainings have been brought to Carson Tahoe Behavioral Health Outpatient unit therapists, Yoga studio instructors, middle school teachers, and private-practice licensed clinical social workers.
Meet Your Instructors
Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about trauma-informed yoga. Nichole Schembre and Rachel Solomon bring a wealth of knowledge, empathy, and dedication to help you master techniques that make yoga accessible and healing for all.
Nichole Schembre
You don’t know what you don’t know. My goal is to share with you what I have studied, observed, implemented, and collected data on in regards to trauma-informed yoga teachings since 2019.
Understanding teaching considerations in a classroom of trauma survivors is only a piece of the pie. We must gain and establish empathy with the community and individuals that we are serving. It is crucial that we show up to our students with empathy, patience, persistence, and consistency.
That means, gaining an understanding of the types of trauma that exist in society and how it affects the brain and body. Trauma looks differently on everyone. There is no one size fits all. The same goes for treatment. What works on one person may not work on another. What affects one person may not affect another, even if they were in the same room at the same time when an event occurred.
We must take a look at society as whole and dive into the tough conversation on oppression and privilege. This may mean taking a look at your own.
This training is designed to help you keep your ‘ego at the door’ when showing up for trauma-survivors and those currently experiencing trauma. My guarantee to you is that you will leave this training with an entirely new approach to how you teach a yoga class, how you speak to others, and how you care for yourself. This will be achieved through group conversations, interactions, vulnerability, and mindfulness practices.
I can’t wait to meet you all.
Founder & YACEP, Nichole Schembre
Rachel Solomon
I am a TCTSY (Trauma Center, Trauma Sensitive Yoga) facilitator, WAE (Warriors at Ease) Level 1 instructor, and 500 hour registered yoga teacher through yoga alliance. I have been teaching yoga since 2018, and trauma-informed yoga since 2019. I have taught at homeless shelters, group homes, behavioral health hospitals, gyms, and yoga studios around the Reno-Sparks area. It is through these experiences that I have been able to learn and grow as an instructor, as I have found that the best teachers are my students.
I believe that a regular yoga practice can help to keep your mind and body healthy, happy, and able to contribute to society in a positive manner. Today, my days are centered around my daily yoga practice, a routine I plan to keep for as long as I am able. When not teaching yoga, I enjoy mixing “yoga appropriate” soundtracks to accompany me during my practice, sewing my own clothing, spending time with my family and friends, and catching rainbows.

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Spring 2025 Training Dates
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$450
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Yoga Your Way Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher Training
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Great question! Take a look at this through the lens of mental health. Approaching yoga in a trauma-informed manner allows the student to find greater empowerment in their own practice, their lives, and even begin to heal from past or current traumatic experiences. Using invitational language and encouraging the student to choose how and when to move their own body, the student begins to develop trust and feelings of safety in their own body and with others. The instructor will utilize sensory language that allows the students to tap into their sense and experience the present moment; which can be challenging when one has experienced trauma and finds themself in a constant state of hyperarousal or disconnect and dissociation. This approach to teaching yoga teaches the student that a health regulated nervous system is achievable and is safe to experience without fear. This approach shows the student how to take ownership of their own choices, perspective, and preferences. It teaches openness and self-love and is especially impactful during one’s healing journey.
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Spring Dates
April 5, 12, 26
Grassroots Yoga Center, Carson City
Fall 2025 Dates
TBD
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The training is $450 in full.
$100 OFF scholarships are available.
Scholarship applications can be found in the Teacher Training navigation drop-down from the Yoga Your Way website menu.
All scholarships are accepted on a rolling basis.
Payment Plans are available.
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No. Though we strongly believe having a foundational education in yoga instruction and yoga philosophy is high beneficial along your yoga journey.
Whether you are a trained yoga instructor, a social worker, a teacher, a counselor, a parent, a yoga enthusiast - all are welcome to join together and learn this teaching technique.
This training is designed as a foundation that will touch upon a variety of topics: yoga philosophy, mindfulness, societal, behavioral, physical, and emotional. Everyone is welcome to join this.
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We accept all major forms of payment via our online portals.
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Cancellations prior to the training start date:
An applicant who submits written notice of cancellation of the program no less than three (3) business days before the program begins, is entitled to a refund of all money paid.
Refunds after the training start date:
There will be no refunds after the start date of the program. If the applicant withdraws from the program for any reason after it starts, the applicant will be responsible for paying the full tuition.
Special Cases:
In case a student needs to withdraw from the program due to illness, accident, death in the family, or other circumstances that make it impractical for the student to complete the course, the program will provide a reasonable and fair refund. Please connect with your program leader.
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No. You will not be permitted into the training for the safety of others and with whom they interact. Please contact ULP staff to communicate if you have tested positive for COVID within ten days of the training. Please see refund policy for more information.
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The training is designed for three days. If you miss a day, you will miss 30% of the knowledge needed to utilize and implement the teachings confidently and efficiently.
Each day will come with hand on instruction as well as homework assignments. Each homework assignment will be required to receive the certificate of completion from the course.
Please see refund policy for more information.
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Yes. There will be one homework assignment for each day of the training.
These assignments can take anywhere from 1 week to 1 month to complete. However, each assignment must be received and completed in order to receive a certificate of completion from the course.
The Homework:
Pick a vulnerable population that you currently are or would like to serve. Create a 3-6 month yoga program for this population and how you will assess the impact of the program.
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Yes. A digital copy of the 20-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training certificate of completion will be delivered via email if you have attended both training days and completed both homework assignments.
You may print it out and hang it up! If you are registering for continuing education credits on YogaAlliance.org as well as the NV State Boards of Psychological Examiners, Examiners, and Social Workers.
You will need the certificate of completion and CEU # as proof.
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Continued Education Provider
This training is approved for 18 CEU for:
Yoga Alliance
Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners (NVOP)
Nevada State Board of Examiners (NVOE)
Nevada State Board of Social Workers
This includes Marriage Family Therapists, Clinical Professional Counselors, licensed Psychologists, and Social Workers
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Yes. Founder and E-RYT Nichole Schembre, is. You will register your continuing education hours under her name through YogaAlliance.org. Information will be provided along with your certificate of completion.
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Your registration to the course gains you:
access to THREE days of training
a journal for notes and thoughts
a pen
the ability to create and teach a trauma-informed yoga class in any setting.
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Please bring with you ANY of the following for added comfort during the training:
yoga mat
bolster
blanket
water/beverage
snack/lunch
comfortable clothing
positive attitude!

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