FIREFLY TRAINING IN TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA
I recommend this to all yoga teachers, whether they plan on teaching trauma-informed classes or not...my favorite part of the training was the connection between participants and safe space that was created for people to be vulnerable and authentic."
- Firefly Training Participant
Adrianne Mathiowetz Photography
Firefly recruits and convenes a professional, experienced, and dedicated network of yoga teachers. We provide yoga teachers with in-depth training on the principles and practice of trauma-informed yoga.
The Firefly Training consists of a robust, evidence-based, 30-hour curriculum developed in consult with leaders in trauma, trauma-informed yoga, and body-based methods of healing. Over three days, the training combines lecture, small and large group discussion, group activities, practice teaching, and trauma-informed yoga, meditation, and relaxation exercises. The training consists of 25 contact hours and 5 non-contact hours.
Upon completion of Firefly Training, participants have the knowledge, practical application skills, and understanding necessary to offer trauma-informed yoga classes to a variety of populations of trauma survivors in a safe and effective manner.
The Firefly Training consists of a robust, evidence-based, 30-hour curriculum developed in consult with leaders in trauma, trauma-informed yoga, and body-based methods of healing. Over three days, the training combines lecture, small and large group discussion, group activities, practice teaching, and trauma-informed yoga, meditation, and relaxation exercises. The training consists of 25 contact hours and 5 non-contact hours.
Upon completion of Firefly Training, participants have the knowledge, practical application skills, and understanding necessary to offer trauma-informed yoga classes to a variety of populations of trauma survivors in a safe and effective manner.
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This is the most empowering and transformational training I've ever taken...I have never felt so empowered in my ability to heal myself and continue down my healing path. [The facilitators'] ability to hold this space is incredibly powerful."
- Firefly Training Participant
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In the Firefly Training, participants will:
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This has been one of the most wonderful things I've ever done for myself. I'm so grateful for this training. It's changing my practice and how I teach yoga." - Firefly Training Participant
Adrianne Mathiowetz Photography
Some topics included in the Firefly Training:
- Trauma-informed yoga as a public health intervention
- Science of trauma and its impact on the physical, mental, and emotional body
- How yoga can support recovery from trauma symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder
- Foundations of teaching trauma-informed yoga
- Creating a trauma-informed environment
- Trauma-informed sequencing, cueing, and variations
- Power, privilege, and social justice in trauma-informed work
- Self-care and conscious activism
- How to create and promote a trauma-informed yoga programs
This was a very comprehensive training. I feel like I have been given a great skillset." - Firefly Training Participant
The group participation and bonding helped to create a very safe space when learning about trauma. The sense of community helped me to swallow, digest and metabolize the material. Also, the use of videos, practicing, guest speakers, and expressive arts was great!"
- Firefly Training Participant
Firefly Yoga International relies on its network of trauma-informed yoga teachers to share the healing potential of yoga with survivors of trauma everywhere. Through the Firefly Training, we aim to create a growing, global network of yoga teachers who offer safe, evidence-based, welcoming, and trauma-informed yoga classes to those who can benefit from this approach to healing.
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Minneapolis, MN, January 4-6, 2019
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Cambridge, MA, January 25-27, 2019
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Winona, MN, September 13-15, 2019
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The Firefly Training is open to those who have completed, or are currently enrolled in, a standard 200 hour yoga teacher training. Therapists, clinicians, and social service agency workers who have a background in yoga and/or interest in trauma-informed yoga are welcome to participate and are considered on a case-by-case basis. Email info@fireflyyoga.org to confirm eligibility.
Read more: Research on Trauma-Informed Yoga
Minneapolis, MN, January 4-6, 2019
Register Here
Cambridge, MA, January 25-27, 2019
Register Here
Winona, MN, September 13-15, 2019
Register Here
The Firefly Training is open to those who have completed, or are currently enrolled in, a standard 200 hour yoga teacher training. Therapists, clinicians, and social service agency workers who have a background in yoga and/or interest in trauma-informed yoga are welcome to participate and are considered on a case-by-case basis. Email info@fireflyyoga.org to confirm eligibility.
Read more: Research on Trauma-Informed Yoga