The Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method℠ 

with Nityda Gessel

and

Transcending Sexual Trauma Through Yoga with Zabie Yamasaki

A sacred, limited-time offering!

Comprehensive On-Demand, Online Training and certification in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Sexual Violence Recovery, Intergenerational and Systemic Trauma, Somatic Therapy Skills, Indigenous African Healing Practices and then some!

Receive lifetime access to two trauma-conscious yoga certifications, comprehensive trauma education including neuroscience, training in trauma-informed yoga postures and sequencing, mindfulness practices, and guidance in curriculum development led by two leading trainers in the field, plus two live coaching calls with Nityda and Zabie, all at a special rate! This limited time offering is an exciting professional development opportunity and provides 35 CE’s via Yoga Alliance and 25 CE’s for most mental health professionals.

Four payments of $337.50

Savings of over $700

The first ten individuals to register will also receive paperback manuals for both trainings and a copy of Zabie's Trauma-Informed Yoga Affirmation Deck, mailed to your home (US only).

About your trainings:

The Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method℠ with Nityda Gessel

The Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method℠ integrates trauma-conscious yoga, somatic therapy, and traditional African spiritual and healing practices. Here are some key features that set the TCYM℠ apart:

Integrative: This training goes beyond trauma-informed yoga. The Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method℠ is a marrying of Trauma-Informed Yoga with Somatic Psychotherapy and Indigenous Healing Practices. The integration of these valuable practices allows trainees to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their students/clients, and how to support lasting trauma resolution and post-traumatic growth.

Rooted in Social Justice and Collective Healing: This training has social justice and healing justice work at its foundation. We visit not only single-incident traumas but we explore the broader and impactful power of intergenerational and systemic trauma and how we can heal collectively.

Decolonizing Yoga: We explore how to decolonize the yoga practice and the healing process itself.

We are truth-seekers. We value thinking for ourselves and championing our lived experience, while abandoning the binds of colonialism, white supremacy, & heteronormativity.

We address the systemic structures and legislation that deliberately leaves targeted groups more vulnerable to trauma and without community support.

We de-center the oppressive “norms” that replicate trauma within trauma-informed settings. We are shifting the paradigm to support the dismantling of oppressive systems within trauma-informed care.

Healing for the Helper: Through a parallel process, you will gain a deeper connection to your own body and explore body-centered healing work to support both your personal and professional growth.

This course offers all the benefits of online education:

Learn at your own pace

Gain lifetime access to all course content

Replay and review all video lectures as you wish

Certification:

Upon completion of this course you will receive certification in The Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method℠, recognized and approved by Yoga Alliance and the majority of mental health licensing boards (varies by state). Yoga Teachers will receive 20 CE's via Yoga Alliance (this is the max that Yoga Alliance allows for non-contact hours per year). Most mental health professionals will receive 25 CE's (see FAQ section for more info).

Check Out Your Curriculum Breakdown!

MODULE ONE:

Lecture I: Ancient to Modern Yoga and How Trauma-Informed Care Fits In

• Yoga's Philosophy and Social Justice
• Yoga in the East (classical to modern)
• Yoga in the West
• The History of Trauma-Conscious Yoga
• Living Yoga off the Mat: Decolonizing Yoga and Dismantling Oppressive Systems

Lecture II: Trauma and the Brain, Body, Spirit

Part One:

• What is trauma? What makes an experience traumatic for one person and not another? How perception plays a key role.
• Prevalence of trauma
• What is considered trauma?
• Attachment-based wounding and it's impact: the residual effects of neglect and shame
• The Trauma Reactions (categories and presentations)
• The diagnostic criteria for PTSD

Part Two:

• The Triune Brain: What happens to the brainstem, limbic brain, and cortex during traumatic experiences and in the aftermath
• How Trauma is Stored in the Brain
• Implicit Vs Explicit Memory
• The Goal of Trauma Therapy
• Learned experiences and our neural pathways
• The Overall Impression of Trauma: the brain of the trauma survivor, the psyche of the trauma survivor, the body of the trauma survivor, the spirit of the trauma survivor
• The healing role of yoga and mindfulness practices and their impression on the psyche, brain, body and spirit

Lecture III: Yoga and the Brain

• The Vagus Nerve and Polyvagal Theory
• Yoga’s role in Presence, Attunement and Attachment Repair

Lecture IV: The Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method: How to Embody a Trauma-Informed Guide

• Principles and Practices
• Somatic Psychotherapy Tools for Integration

MODULE TWO:

Lectures I: Clinical and Somatic Psychotherapy Tools

• Session Structure
• Engagement in Asana
• Assessment and Treatment Planning

Lecture II: Case Demo and Q&A (this is a video recording of Nityda in session with a client)

Lecture III: Assessment and Chakra Psychology

• Trauma’s impact on the chakras
• How to support balance and integration

Lecture IV: Asanas Part I

• Seated Yoga Poses
• Grounded/Lying Yoga Poses

Lectures V: Pranayamas

Lecture VI: Meditations

MODULE THREE:

Lecture I: Case Studies

Lecture II: Mudras

Lecture III: Group Adaptations

Lecture IV: Asanas Part II

• Standing Poses
• Restorative Yoga Poses

Lecture V: Discussion of Final Project

Lectures VI: Business of Yoga

• Certification Standards
• CEU’s
• Ethics
• Liability
• Moving Forward along the Path of Yoga
• Deepening Your Practice

Please note the following requirements for certification in The Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method℠

1. Complete all quizzes
2. Case Studies Homework: Complete two case study examples and submit
3. Final Project:
4. Photos/Video of Self in Asana: 8 total- submit a journal entry about your experience integrating these asanas into your regular spiritual/self-care practice
5. 2 seated poses
6. 2 grounded/lying poses
7. 2 restorative poses
8. 2 standing/balancing poses
9. Choose 2 pranayamasand write a short summary about your experience: minimum 1 paragraph
10. Choose 2 mudrasto practice daily for one week and submit a journal entry about your experience with each
11. Choose 1 meditation to practice at least three times and submit a journal entry about your experience
12. Case presentation
    

Transcending Sexual Trauma Through Yoga with Zabie Yamasaki

Memories of sexually violent experiences can be intrusive, which can create challenges for survivors. These memories can also make it difficult for survivors who are looking to establish connection in their lives and learn how to trust again.

The entire experience of practicing yoga can help survivors find union between seemingly disconnected and challenging aspects of the self, allowing participants to slowly build the pieces into an integrated whole.

These novel and uncertain times can be especially challenging for survivors of sexual trauma. Trauma can leave the body. feeling dis-regulated and unsafe. Trauma-Informed yoga can help survivors gently tend to embodied trauma imprints and bring them to the surface. And with greater awareness, time, and patience, survivors often feel empowered with new tools to name and address their symptoms and survival responses and identify ways to work through them. This can ultimately lead to. a space where survivors can expand their capacity for neuroplasticity and take powerful steps towards post-traumatic growth.

Being trauma-informed is a philosophy and a systemic framework of the way we truly see people and honor their humanity. It is a lifelong commitment to learning in and doing. the work of being an ally, educating ourselves being aware of our biases, and engaging in culturally affirming practices. It is committing to and engaging in our work that at all costs; avoids re-traumatization.

Our Trauma-Informed Yoga Online Training will provide yoga teachers, mental health professionals, educators, administrators, activists, medical professionals, doulas, coaches, healers, or anyone who is interested in teaching from a trauma-informed lens with all of the necessary tools to create a safe trauma-informed, and culturally affirming environment for survivors of sexual violence.

Training includes:

• Comprehensive 200 page+ trauma-informed yoga resource guide with all relevant materials to implement a comprehensive, holistic, integrated, and sustainable program
• An overview of the evidence-based research in support of trauma-informed yoga practices
• An introduction to the neurobiology of trauma and the intersection of yoga
• An explanation of the unique experiences of sexual assault survivors and benefits of holistic healing
• Introduction to trauma-informed practices and language
• A thorough overview of trauma-informed teaching dynamics and core considerations, including:
• Empowerment-based Language
• Integration of Choices
• Supportive Presence
• The Art of Assisting
• Safety and Space
• Invitation of Postures
• Breath and Trauma
• Themes and Philosophy Integration
• Cultural Considerations and Accessibility
• Tips for starting a yoga program for survivors of sexual trauma, including:
• How to create buy-in from a university/agency
• The power of collaborations
• Working with mental health professionals
• Identifying your audience
• Building a curriculum
• Group structure
• Marketing
• Assessment and liability
• Share your Story
• The Business of Yoga
• Bonus lectures on neuroplasticity, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, the impact of trauma on the chakras, and how to integrate this modality in clinical settings
• Access to. 8 audio recordings of themed trauma-informed yoga classes + mini lectures to support integrating concepts off the mat
• Resource guide with all relevant materials to implement a comprehensive, holistic, integrated, and sustainable program

Curriculum Breakdown:

Lecture 1: The Brain, the Nervous System, and our Capacity to Heal Trauma through Yoga and the. Neurophysiology of Trauma-Informed Care: Cultivating Safety through Relational Presence

Lecture 2: Comprehensive Considerations for Teaching and Understanding Trauma-Informed Yoga

Lecture 3: An Overview of Therapeutic Yoga Techniques for Trauma Survivors

Lecture 4: How to Build, Implement, and Launch a Trauma-Informed Yoga Program for Survivors

Lecture 5: Teaching Trauma-Informed Meditation and the Impact of Trauma on the Chakras

Lecture 6: Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Clinical Settings: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals and Yoga Instructors

Lecture 7: An 8-week Self-Paced Yoga as Healing Series for Survivors

Lecture 8: The Impact of Trauma on the Chakras

Your enrollment gives you life-time access to both programs, to complete online at your own pace. This promotion offers you a discount of over $700 on the two trainings combined.

*Equity Pricing/Sliding-Scale Rates are available for this course upon request. We will prioritize access for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, Disabled and Low Income practitioners.*

Your Instructors

FAQ's

Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method℠ 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: I am not a registered/certified yoga teacher or yoga therapist. Can I take this training?

A: Yes! You do not need to be a yoga teacher or yoga therapist to attend.

Q: I am new to yoga. Can I still take this training?

A: Yes! We typically will have people with a diversity of experience levels in the training. While we have had registered yoga teachers and even those who have taken other trauma-informed yoga certification trainings attend and say they learned new information and grew their knowledge base, this training is also a deep-dive and comprehensive starter-course for those new to yoga.

Q: Will I get CE’s for completing this training?

A: More than likely, yes. We are accredited with Yoga Alliance and yoga teachers will receive 20 CE’s via Yoga Alliance (this is the max Yoga Alliance allows for distance learning). Most mental health professionals with receive 25 CE's, 3 of which will count toward Ethics CE's. We offer all Texas State social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists CE's. Other states are managed on an individual basis. Please email [email protected] with questions about CE's in your state.

Q: Are you accredited with Yoga Alliance?

A: Yes, you can upload your certificate of completion to the YA website.

Q: How long will I have access to the online course?

A: Forever! You will have lifetime access to the training!

Q: What is the final project?

A: Please view the last section of the course curriculum (above) to see information related to the final project.

Q: How much does the course cost?

A: Please see the pricing section above.

Q: Are refunds available?

A: Nityda has poured her heart and soul into this training and included an abundance of high-value content - in comparison to other online yoga teacher trainees this training is incredibly thorough and comprehensive as it is Nityda's passion to be of service and make a mark in the world. You will gain lifetime access to the materials of the course. That being said, we ask that you commit to your purchase- no refunds will be granted.

Q: I can’t afford the training. Do you offer scholarships and/or work-study opportunities?

A: We typically do not offer scholarships at this time. We offer work-study opportunities on occasion. The best option for those who want to attend but are concerned about the finances is to purchase one module at a time.

Q: Do you offer payment plans?

A: Yes. You will see that this is the second payment option listed on this page. To attend the full training and certification using a payment plan, you agree to make four payments of $337.50.

Q: How will I receive my certificate?

A: Nityda will send you an electronic Certificate of Completion after you complete the course and submit your evaluation form.

Q: Will this training lead toward my 200-hour yoga certification?

A: It’s possible, but you need to check with the specific 200-hour program you intend on participating in to confirm (it is up to them). This training and all trauma-conscious yoga trainings are considered electives or specializations by Yoga Alliance. Most 200-hour yoga teacher trainings have a set curriculum that they abide by to meet Yoga Alliance’s standards for 200-hour certification. Trauma-informed yoga is not a part of Yoga Alliance’s 200-hour standard, however some 200-hour YTT’s will allow this training to count toward their completion.

Q: Will I receive any course materials?

A: Yes, you will receive the full training manual, available for download!

Q: Is the course content available or download?

A: The manual and pdf documents, audios of meditation and contemplative practices for you and your clients, and meditation scripts are available for download. The only content that is not available for download are the video lectures. This is to protect from copyright infringement or illegal distribution of the course content. Don't worry- you will have lifetime access to the videos and all course content.

Q: Can I share this training and complete with a colleague(s)/friend(s)?

A: No, it is expected that each individual participating in the training will purchase the content for themselves. This course would not be possible if everyone shared the material instead of purchasing it for themselves. Please uphold the ethical principle of satya (truthfulness) on this.

Q: What about after the training?

A: Nityda is pleased to offer you access to The TCYM TT Alumni FB group after the course. Nityda also offers online consultation groups once a month as well as Refresh and Deepen Courses that occur quarterly, exclusively for the training's alumni. The R & D Courses will allow you to dive deeper into a topic covered in the training for explore a new topic related to yoga and mental wellness. To see the schedule and rates for these groups and courses please visit www.traumaconsciousyoga.com. We've got community and the learning is ongoing!

Q: Will I receive a hardcopy of both manuals?

A: The first 10 people to register for the bundle course will receive a hardcopy of both manuals mailed to their home (US only) at no additional cost. We will have hardcopies of both manuals available for purchase. The cost is $50 per manual and includes shipping (US only). Please email Tosha at [email protected]. Nityda TCYM Kids Training Manual is also available for purchase to those looking for additional specialization. To see a sneak peak of the manual please click here.

Q: Can I purchase the bundle and attend Nityda's Live/Virtual Training in July?

A: No, purchasing the bundle does not include access to the Live/Virtual Training. If you are interested in also attending the Live/Virtual Training, I invite you to click here to learn more and enroll.

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Please email Nityda at [email protected] to inquire further. Peace, love, and namaste!

Transcending Sexual Trauma Through Yoga

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I need a yoga certification to participate in the online training?

These trainings are open to folks in a variety of different fields who want to incorporate elements of trauma-informed yoga into their work, or just learn more about the modality to deepen their own practice. I started offering trainings with a broader perspective and a 200-hour yoga certification is not required. However, in order to teach yoga classes in studios or offer classes in the community, that would be recommended as the next step. This training does not provide certification to teach yoga.

Some mental health professionals incorporate seated or restorative postures into their therapy practice and they don't need to be 200-hour certified in order to do so. Others run mindfulness and trauma informed breathwork groups and it allows them to incorporate this training in a way that makes sense for them! Many survivors learn about the framework to help them in establishing a safe home practice. It's different for everyone. You can incorporate the teachings from this training in whatever way best supports your personal and professional life.

Do I receive a formal certification once I complete the online course?

Transcending Sexual Trauma through Yoga Training is recognized via Yoga Alliance. Once folks complete the online training modules, send an email to Sabrina [email protected] and she will send a pdf of a certificate of course completion. Please click here to learn more about the process of how to submit to receive your CE credits.

What is the difference between your in-person 3-day training and the online training?

The trainings are very similar in content, but everyone has different ways they like to learn (online vs. in-person)! Some enjoy the opportunity to connect with others in person and ask questions in an interactive format. Others prefer a self-paced format and to be able to control the timing of slides and content intake. I also created the online training to make these teachings more accessible and to reach folks who cannot travel to California or have not been able to participate remotely. The online training also includes lifetime access to all materials and includes 8 trauma-informed yoga classes in the survivor series.

I know the training is self-paced, but what if I have questions?

I formatted the online training in a self-paced format to make it as accessible as possible for folks to join at anytime. You are absolutely welcome to reach out to me with any questions you have as you work through the material. If you would like more in depth mentoring sessions, you can also look into those options here.

Does this training stop and start at a specific time? Or can I enroll at anytime?

This training is completely self-paced and students can join at anytime. All lectures are pre-recorded and participants can reach out to the instructor with any questions they may have.

I would like to connect with other people enrolled in the course. How do I do that?

Please e-mail Tosha at [email protected] to let her know so she can add you to the online cohort!

How do I receive my certificate after completing the training?

Please e-mail Zabie at [email protected] after completing the course and she will e-mail you a pdf copy of your certificate!

Are lectures downloadable?

The audio of each of the lectures are downloadable. While the slides and resource manual is not downloadable, you can access it at anytime by logging in to your Teachable account.

Do you offer refunds?

Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds. Zabie has poured her heart and soul into this course. Please make sure before enrolling that you read through all of the content to ensure it is the right fit for you.

Q: Will I receive a hardcopy of both manuals?

A: The first 10 people to register for the bundle course will receive a hardcopy of both manuals mailed to their home (US only) at no additional cost. We will have hardcopies of both manuals available for purchase. The cost is $50 per manual and includes shipping (US only). Please email Tosha at [email protected].

Q: Can I purchase a copy of the Trauma-Informed Affirmation Deck?

A: Yes, the Trauma-informed Affirmation Deck can be purchased by clicking here. Those looking to increase the scope and framework for healing can pair a copy of my book the Trauma-Informed Yoga for Survivors of Sexual Assault as an additional resource. Please click here to learn more and to purchase a copy.