A six-month hybrid journey for the inward season, blending online study, live mentorship, and optional restorative retreats in the mountains of Utah. Train at a sustainable pace, with trauma-informed teaching at the heart of everything you do.
At HEAL, we believe yoga should never overwhelm the body; it should teach the body safety again. This 200-hour training is built around nervous-system awareness, embodied consent, and a deep respect for each student’s lived experience. Our trauma-informed approach is guided by seven core pillars:
Teacher first, student second, asana third
Self-regulation before holding space
Language that honors boundaries
Developing bodily intelligence
Yoga as action + reflection
Breath leads, body follows, mind observes
Teacher neutrality
This isn’t just another teacher training. It’s a paradigm shift in how we teach, why we teach, and how we show up for ourselves and our students.
Trauma-Informed Foundations:
Learn to teach from regulation, safety, and compassion. Every module weaves together nervous-system literacy, boundary-honoring language, somatic awareness, and the seven trauma-informed pillars that anchor this training.
Hybrid Flexibility, Embodied Depth:
Study online at your own pace with a rich library of recorded content, while joining monthly live intensives (optional) and two optional 5-day retreats in October and April for deeper embodiment and community.
Heart-Centered Mentorship:
You’re not just a name on a roster. You’ll receive live mentorship in small groups, compassionate feedback, and guidance that honors you as a whole human navigating real life, not just as a trainee ticking boxes.
Teach with Integrity:
Rooted in classical philosophy and modern trauma science, this curriculum supports you in leading classes that are inclusive, ethical, and grounded in genuine care rather than performative perfection.
October - Optional Foundational Retreat
November – Foundations and Trauma Informed Intention
December – The Language of the Body
January – Philosophy in Motion
February – The Teacher’s Presence
March – Integration & Teaching Preparation
April – Optional Integration Retreat & Teaching Practicum
Safe, functional, trauma-informed asana instruction
Breath-led pranayama, meditation, and energetic anatomy
Yoga history, philosophy, and ethics
Sequencing, theming, and class structure built around nervous system safety
Nervous-system regulation, co-regulation, and somatic awareness practices
The business of teaching, authentic leadership, and clear ethical boundaries
A flexible hybrid structure combining self-paced modules, live Zoom mentorship, and the option to join monthly in-person intensives for deeper practice and teaching labs.
Begin and/or end your training in ceremony with two 5-day retreats in October and April. These retreats are highly recommended for embodiment and community, but not required to benefit.
Throughout your training, you’ll receive one-on-one guidance and compassionate feedback from Bethany and the HEAL faculty.
Your manual is more than notes — it’s a companion for your journey.
All live sessions and core lessons are recorded and added to your private HEAL learning library — giving you lifetime access to every teaching, practice, and reflection.
