Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification

Elevate your teaching with our Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification, a self-paced online training designed for yoga teachers and wellness professionals who want to create safe, empowering spaces for all students. This 40 CEU Yoga Alliance-accredited course blends yogic wisdom with modern psychology and neuroscience, helping you understand the impacts of trauma on the body and mind while offeringtrauma-informed tools to support healing through accessible, compassionate practices. Learn to teach with sensitivity, inclusivity, and purpose—empowering your students to reconnect with their breath, body, and sense of agency.
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Why Train with My Vinyasa Practice?

My Vinyasa Practice's Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification offers a comprehensive, accessible, and deeply compassionate approach to supporting individuals who have experienced trauma. This training combines evidence-based techniques with yogic philosophy based on the Yoga Sutras to teach students how to create safe, inclusive spaces where healing can unfold. With a focus on empowerment, consent, and nervous system regulation, participants learn to facilitate classes that prioritize agency and connection. Whether a yoga teacher, mental health professional, or caregiver, students gain practical tools and trauma-informed language that allow them to meet others with empathy and awareness. My Vinyasa Practice’s online format for yoga teacher training makes this certification accessible from anywhere, with self-paced modules, live support, and a community of like-minded practitioners committed to mindful, embodied healing.

✅ Yoga Alliance Approved
✅ Lifetime Access & Ongoing Support

Why Choose Our Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification?

My Vinyasa Practice’s Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification combines a unique blend of compassion, clinical insight, and practical application. This course empowers yoga teachers and wellness professionals to create safer, more inclusive spaces by deeply understanding the effects of trauma on the body and mind. Through a thoughtful, evidence-informed curriculum, you’ll explore the intersection of neuroscience, somatics, and yogic philosophy—learning how to teach in ways that foster trust, autonomy, and emotional resilience. 

Alyssa Guffrey

This training was everything I hoped for and more. The content was rich, compassionate, and grounded in real-world application. I feel so much more confident holding space for students who are navigating trauma, and I’m already applying what I’ve learned in my classes.

David Mars

The Trauma-Informed Yoga course at MVP completely changed the way I teach. It gave me tools to create safer, more supportive environments, and helped me better understand the nervous system and how yoga can truly support healing. I also loved the self-paced format and continued access to the materials.

Priya Russell

This course brought together the science of trauma and the heart of yoga in such a meaningful way. The instructors were knowledgeable and kind, and I appreciated how accessible and inclusive the training was. I now feel equipped to meet my students where they are, with sensitivity and skill.

What Sets My Vinyasa Practice Apart?

My Vinyasa Practice’s Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification focuses on empowerment over pathology. Rather than centering trauma as a problem to be fixed, this course honors each student’s lived experience and teaches yoga teachers how to create supportive, choice-based environments that prioritize agency, trust, and self-regulation. By integrating the wisdom of yoga with trauma-informed principles, this certification helps teachers move beyond scripted modifications and into intuitive, inclusive teaching.

Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification

Elevate your teaching with our Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification, a self-paced online training designed for yoga teachers and wellness professionals who want to create safe, empowering spaces for all students. This 40 CEU Yoga Alliance-accredited course blends yogic wisdom with modern psychology and neuroscience, helping you understand the impacts of trauma on the body and mind while offeringtrauma-informed tools to support healing through accessible, compassionate practices. Learn to teach with sensitivity, inclusivity, and purpose—empowering your students to reconnect with their breath, body, and sense of agency.
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Why Train with My Vinyasa Practice?

My Vinyasa Practice's Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification offers a comprehensive, accessible, and deeply compassionate approach to supporting individuals who have experienced trauma. This training combines evidence-based techniques with yogic philosophy based on the Yoga Sutras to teach students how to create safe, inclusive spaces where healing can unfold. With a focus on empowerment, consent, and nervous system regulation, participants learn to facilitate classes that prioritize agency and connection. Whether a yoga teacher, mental health professional, or caregiver, students gain practical tools and trauma-informed language that allow them to meet others with empathy and awareness. My Vinyasa Practice’s online format for yoga teacher training makes this certification accessible from anywhere, with self-paced modules, live support, and a community of like-minded practitioners committed to mindful, embodied healing.

✅ Yoga Alliance Approved
✅ Lifetime Access & Ongoing Support

What You'll Learn

My Vinyasa Practice teaches traditional yogic principles and history, and offers the most authentic yoga teacher training available.
  • Integrates mindfulness practices to cultivate self-awareness
  • Teaches techniques for grounding and centering
  • Supports the development of healthy coping strategies for stress and anxiety
  • Creates a safe and inclusive environment for all students
  • Promotes a sense of trust, compassion, and empathy
  • Offers opportunities for connection and community

What You'll Learn

My Vinyasa Practice teaches traditional yogic principles and history,
and offers the most authentic yoga teacher training available. 

Regulate The Nervous System


  • Integrates mindfulness practices to cultivate self-awareness
  • Teaches techniques for grounding and centering
  • Supports the development of healthy coping strategies for stress and anxiety


Feeling Supported

  • Creates a safe and inclusive environment for all students
  • Promotes a sense of trust, compassion, and empathy
  • Offers opportunities for connection and community

Empowerment & Self Advocacy


  • Encourages students to set boundaries and honor their own needs
  • Fosters a sense of agency and choice in their practice
  • Cultivates resilience, self-compassion, and self-empowerment

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Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification

Access our training anytime from anywhere in the world. Deepen your practice and enhance your teacher toolkit with our online courses and trainings.

Become a compassionate and effective yoga teacher by embracing trauma-informed practices. By doing so, you'll create a safe and nurturing environment for all students, respecting their unique journeys and avoiding retraumatization. This approach empowers your students through choice and trust, fostering healing and emotional regulation.

Our trauma-informed yoga teacher training program equips you with the skills to support individuals on their healing journeys, promoting resilience and self-compassion through mindful movement and breathwork.

Join us in becoming an agent of positive change, creating spaces of healing, resilience, and empowerment through yoga. Together, we'll make a difference in the lives of those affected by trauma.

Enroll today and become a beacon of change in the yoga community.

All online trainings are approved continuing education courses through Yoga Alliance and this Continuing Education Course can be used to fulfill 40 CEUs. Deepen your practice and enhance your teacher toolkit with our online courses and trainings.

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Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification

 Registered With Yoga Alliance

This training accounts for 40 CEUs.

Course Type

Continuing Education Course

Course Style

Self-paced & remote

Learners

Join a community of 60.000+ international students

Support

Live Support during business hours with various weekly live calls

Course Details

  • Min. 6 weeks
  • Prerecorded Lectures
  • Ebooks
  • 1:1 Support
  • Mentorship

Materials Needed

Composition notebook for journaling. 

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Alyssa Guffrey

This training was everything I hoped for and more. The content was rich, compassionate, and grounded in real-world application. I feel so much more confident holding space for students who are navigating trauma, and I’m already applying what I’ve learned in my classes.

David Mars

The Trauma-Informed Yoga course at MVP completely changed the way I teach. It gave me tools to create safer, more supportive environments, and helped me better understand the nervous system and how yoga can truly support healing. I also loved the self-paced format and continued access to the materials.

Priya Russell

This course brought together the science of trauma and the heart of yoga in such a meaningful way. The instructors were knowledgeable and kind, and I appreciated how accessible and inclusive the training was. I now feel equipped to meet my students where they are, with sensitivity and skill.

Our Teachers

The entire program is guided by Michelle Young, a certified Yoga Therapist specializing in Cardiac, Cancer, Eating Recovery, & Behavioral Health. Michelle is supported by Tara Cleven E-RYT 500/C-IAYT and Maire McGlasson E-RYT 500.

Flexible Training

Register anytime and work at your own pace. All required texts are included in electronic format. Students will receive access to pre-recorded video lectures, asana practices with Michelle, written content, as well as PDF downloads to support your learning experience. 

Personalized Teaching

Unlock your potential with MVP's personalized online courses and trainings. Our expert instructors provide one-on-one guidance, tailored to your unique learning style and goals. Experience a transformative journey with customized content and exceptional results.

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BECOME CERTIFIED IN TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA

Are you passionate about supporting others in their healing journey? Our Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification empowers you to integrate mindfulness practices with yoga to cultivate self-awareness and healing. You will learn techniques for grounding and centering, while supporting the development of healthy coping strategies for stress and anxiety. This certification emphasizes creating a safe, inclusive environment, where trust, compassion, and empathy are at the forefront of your practice. This online training is approved for 40 CEUs through Yoga Alliance, allowing you to deepen your practice and expand your teaching toolkit.
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WHY TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA?

Are you ready to guide others on their healing journey through trauma-informed yoga? This certification offers you the tools to create a safe, compassionate space for students to cultivate resilience, self-compassion, and inner strength. By integrating mindfulness practices with yoga, you’ll learn techniques for grounding, centering, and developing healthy coping strategies for stress and anxiety. Whether working with individuals or in group settings, you'll support students in setting boundaries, honoring their needs, and fostering a deep sense of empowerment and agency in their practice. This trauma-informed approach ensures that all students feel seen, heard, and respected, helping them reconnect with their bodies and build trust in themselves. With this certification, you’ll be equipped to offer transformative support, helping others heal and thrive while promoting a sense of peace and balance in their lives.
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Our students love MVP's approach to learning

"The sense of community and connection in this certification was so enriching. It’s more than just yoga – it's about creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and seen."
Angela Q.
"Learning how to hold space for others with empathy and respect has been incredibly powerful. This course has deepened my understanding of trauma and given me the skills to foster a sense of empowerment in my students."
Jenna P.
"The tools I gained in this course, like grounding techniques and mindful breathing, have not only enhanced my own practice but also helped me support my students in managing stress and anxiety with more compassion."
Juliana F.
"This Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification has truly transformed how I approach teaching. I feel equipped to create a safe, nurturing space for my students, where they can heal and build resilience"
Cherise W.

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Our Teachers

The entire program is guided by Michelle Young, a certified Yoga Therapist specializing in Cardiac, Cancer, Eating Recovery, & Behavioral Health. Michelle is supported by Tara Cleven E-RYT 500/C-IAYT.

Flexible Training

Register anytime and work at your own pace. All required texts are included in electronic format. Students will receive access to pre-recorded video lectures, asana practices with Michelle, written content, as well as PDF downloads to support your learning experience. 

Personalized Coaching

Unlock your potential with MVP's personalized online courses and trainings. Our expert instructors provide one-on-one guidance, tailored to your unique learning style and goals. Experience a transformative journey with customized content and exceptional results.
Take your learning with you - anywhere, anytime.

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