Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training

Hybrid 200‑Hour Yoga Teacher Training and Certification

In partnership with The American Yoga Academy and Peace of Mind Yoga, Counseling, and Wellness Center

Location: Peace of Mind Yoga, Berkeley Heights, NJ

Tuition: $1,995

Cohort Size: 12 Participants

What Sets This Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training Apart?

Accredited and Globally Recognized

This training, approved by both the Yoga Alliance and the World Yoga Federation, is a testament to its international certification standards, providing you with the confidence to embark on your teaching journey.

A Unique Approach: Deeply Supportive, Trauma-Informed, Anti-Oppression, and LGBTQIA+ Affirming

With Peace of Mind Yoga as your in-person host, you’ll receive instruction grounded in trauma-informed care and guided by an anti-racist, anti-oppression, and LGBTQIA+ affirming lens. This program offers a compassionate, inclusive, and nervous system-sensitive framework that actively challenges systems of harm, affirms diverse identities and lived experiences, promotes equity, and honors each participant’s full humanity. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on your role as a teacher and space-holder, cultivating accessible, welcoming environments for all bodies, backgrounds, and identities.

Blended Learning Format

Seamlessly combine online flexibility with meaningful in-person learning:

• 30 in-person hours at Peace of Mind Yoga Studio

• Weekly self-paced online modules filled with expert-led classes, lectures, and lessons

• Live support from experienced educators Erica Russo and Kristina Silvestry throughout your journey

Yoga Teacher Training Schedule

Held Virtually and at Peace of Mind Yoga, Counseling and Wellness Center

Kick-Off Evening
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Peace of Mind Yoga, Counseling and Wellness Center

Monthly Meetings
Dates: 2nd Thursdays – October 9, November 13, December 11, January 8, February 12
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)

Immersive Weekend
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, February 21–22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day (12 hours total)
Location: Peace of Mind Yoga, Counseling and Wellness Center

Graduation Ceremony
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Peace of Mind Yoga, Counseling and Wellness Center

What You’ll Learn

Yoga Techniques and Practice

Explore asana, pranayama, chair yoga, restorative yoga, meditation, and guided relaxation.

Anatomy, Alignment, and Safety

Learn how to protect the body while deepening practice, especially important for those recovering from injury or trauma.

Yoga Philosophy and Ethics

Understand yoga’s roots and how to integrate them with authenticity and integrity. You’ll be invited to respectfully engage with its cultural history, acknowledging its South Asian origins while avoiding appropriation and centering diverse voices in the field.

Teaching Methodology and Sequencing

Build clear, empowering, and adaptable class structures, including practices suitable for all bodies, identities, and lived experiences.

Trauma-Informed Instruction

Learn principles and practices that support emotional safety, body autonomy, and nervous system regulation in every class.

Professional Development

Receive real-world tools to confidently launch your teaching practice, from class setup to ethics.

Program Benefits

Trauma-Informed and LGBTQIA+ Affirming, Anti-Oppression Certification Experience

Peace of Mind Yoga, Counseling, and Wellness Center is a fully trauma-informed wellness center rooted in equity, inclusion, and social justice. This means you’ll learn how to hold space in an empowering, attuned, and affirming way, creating spaces where all people, especially those from LGBTQIA+ and marginalized communities, feel seen, valued, and respected.

Live Support and Mentorship

Access experienced, compassionate trainers throughout the program for support, feedback, and encouragement. Our trainers are certified yoga teachers with extensive experience in trauma-informed care and LGBTQIA+ affirming practices, ensuring you receive the best guidance and mentorship.

Flexible Access

Complete weekly modules at your own pace while enjoying energizing monthly virtual sessions. Our program is designed to accommodate your schedule, providing you the flexibility you need.