FIREFLY TRAINING IN TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA
99% of Firefly Trainees report they would recommend this training to others!
"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, Boston, MA
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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, breathing, and relaxation exercises. The training consists of 24 contact hours and 6 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 is a professional development training and is not intended as an intervention for personal healing/processing personal trauma. Talking about trauma, and the principles and practice of trauma-informed yoga may be triggering. The training is not intended for those currently in crisis.
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, breathing, and relaxation exercises. The training consists of 24 contact hours and 6 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 is a professional development training and is not intended as an intervention for personal healing/processing personal trauma. Talking about trauma, and the principles and practice of trauma-informed yoga may be triggering. The training is not intended for those currently in crisis.
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"This intense immersion into an entirely new approach to teaching yoga leaves me feeling equipped to serve new populations I would not have considered before. Without the experience and knowledge of the Firefly trainer I wouldn't know where to start. Instead, I am empowered with everything I need to be an effective guide for those seeking healing from trauma. WOW!"
- Firefly Training Participant, Winona, MN
"Thank you!! This training ITSELF was so trauma-informed and that was very appreciated."
- Firefly Training Participant, Sacramento, CA
"Very appreciative of the approach to the training, created the safe space that the training is encouraging yoga teachers to create. Thank you!" - Firefly Training Participant, Reno, NV
"This was an amazing experience. Not only a phenomenal learning time, but to be held as a person and new yoga teacher in a safe space was invaluable" - Firefly Training Participant, Minneapolis, MN
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In the Firefly Training, participants will:
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"This was one of the best things I have done. Professional, informative, thoughtful, thoroughly structured, and bad ass! Worth every penny." - Firefly Training Participant, Cambridge, MA
"I loved that is was not somber and heavy. Light and dark were evenly regarded. Being given permission to use humor, for example, was unexpected and SO appreciated." - Firefly Training Participant, Napa, CA
"The compassion and attentiveness from [the facilitator] was remarkable. I truly felt seen and heard. Such a wonderful example of modeling the idea of holding space." - Firefly Training Participant, Boston, MA
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 postures and breath work can support recovery from trauma symptoms
- Foundations of teaching trauma-informed yoga
- Trauma-informed language and cueing
- Creating a trauma-informed environment
- Sequencing, demoing, and variations for a trauma-informed practice
- Power, privilege, and social justice in trauma-informed work
- Self-care and conscious activism
- How to create and promote a trauma-informed yoga programs
95% of participants report that the Firefly Training exceeded their expectations!
"The Firefly Training was more humbling, vulnerable, and satisfying than I could have imagined. I learned so much about myself and how to safely hold space for others." - Firefly Training Participant, Cambridge, MA
"This is the most empowering and transformational training I've ever taken. I feel like everything makes sense now."
- Firefly Training Participant, Grass Valley, CA
"This was one of the best trainings I've ever been to. Incredibly informative, inspiring, and well worth the price."
- Firefly Training Participant, Woodbury, MN
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.
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.
Upcoming Trainings:
Minneapolis, MN January 3-5, 2020
SOLD OUT
St. Cloud, MN February 21-23, 2020
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Minneapolis, MN April 3-5, 2020
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Winona, MN September 11-13, 2020
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Cedar Rapids, IA October 2-4, 2020
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Minneapolis, MN October 23-25, 2020
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Read more: Research on Trauma-Informed Yoga
"It is clear that a lot of time, research, evaluation, practice, and revisions have gone into
this training and that is appreciated!"
- Firefly Training Participant, Minneapolis, MN
"I started out just wanting to use more inclusive language and ended up feeling truly empowered, and wanting to teach a trauma-informed class!" - Firefly Training Participant, Sacramento, CA
"This was an incredible experience and will change how I teach going forward. I feel honored to have shared this space with all of these amazing people and I am so grateful and inspired by the work and mission of Firefly Yoga International."
- Firefly Training Participant, Winona, MN