If you’re looking to run a yoga business that specialises in trauma informed classes, you’ll need the right training. A trauma informed yoga teacher training course will teach you how to help clients overcome PTSD, anxiety and other mental health issues that often stem from traumatic experiences.
In addition to the standard 200 and 300 hour yoga teacher qualifications, a trauma informed yoga teacher training course will also provide you with a thorough understanding of complex and developmental trauma, PTSD and how these affect the nervous system. This will allow you to incorporate trauma sensitive yoga practices into your own practice and into the teaching of others.
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You’ll need to have a passion for helping people overcome trauma in a safe and supportive environment, as well as a good understanding of the body. Having experience of trauma in your own life is helpful, as it can help you empathise with the client and understand what they’re going through. It’s also important that you have good communication skills, as your clients will probably be open about their experiences.
Passalacqua suggests students take the time to read a teacher’s bio before attending class, and look for any evidence that they’ve taken a trauma-informed yoga training. However, she says that even if a teacher has done this, it’s essential for them to be self-aware and able to regulate their own nervous system effectively, so they can support the regulated nervous systems of their students.