Trauma-Informed Yoga Training.

Welcome to Trauma-Informed Yoga Training!

Empower yourself to heal, restore, and reclaim your mind & body.

Delve into the transformative world of trauma-informed yoga. Designed for individuals who have personally experienced trauma or those working with trauma survivors, this training explores the profound mind-body connection and equips you with powerful yoga and mindfulness techniques. Led by renowned experts, Gopi and Dr. Angela Cerkevich, both extensively trained in trauma-sensitive yoga, this educational and healing weekend will deepen your understanding of developmental trauma, its impact on relationships and behavior patterns, and the manifestations in the physical body.

Explore topics such as single incident trauma, PTSD symptoms, ancestral and intergenerational trauma, and gain valuable insights into mindfulness and trauma. Discover the art of creating trauma-sensitive classes, harness the power of healing language, and explore the therapeutic benefits of chair yoga. Enhance your teaching skills with an emphasis on safe room setup, teacher positioning, and the effective use of breathwork in trauma. Join us on this transformative journey as we empower you to create a compassionate and healing space for yourself and others through the integration of trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness practices.

During this immersion, you will:

  • Deepen your understanding of developmental trauma and its impact on relationships, work, and body connection

  • Explore the symptoms of single incident trauma and its effects

  • Identify trauma/PTSD symptoms and their manifestations

  • How to refer to a specialist

  • Explore current trauma treatments

  • Dive into ancestral and intergenerational trauma related to race

  • Identify triggers and explore how trauma manifests in the physical body

  • Learn the art of mindfulness in trauma and how to pause between triggers and responses

  • Discover trauma-sensitive language and presentations for healing

  • Explore chair yoga for cultivating mindful awareness

  • Learn about room setup, teacher positioning, and safe assistance

  • Discover the use of breathwork in trauma healing.

Dates & Cost

April 5 - 7, 2024

$400 Total

  • Payment plans available

  • Certificate issued upon completion of all training, assignments, and payments

About the Instructors

Gopi Kinnicut (she/her)

Gopi Kinnicutt (ERYT 500) is a dynamic, Bhakti-infused yoga teacher who has developed her own unique teaching style. She organically creates and designs dynamic fluid yoga sequences, infused with deep spirituality. In her classes she incorporates mantras, breath work and Kriyas to release untouched energy and Prana. She bridges the philosophy of Yoga and the authentic traditions coming from India, making them accessible to the modern 21st century Yogi. Gopi leads National and International yoga retreats. She has been the head of RYT 200 hour and 300 hour teacher trainings for 7 years, and is the owner of Bhakti Yoga DC and founder of Yoga Mandali in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Gopi has trained extensively with Shiva Rea, Ana Forrest and Gary Kraftsow, and is certified and trained in trauma-sensitive yoga. Gopi also lived in a Bhakti Yoga ashram for 10 years, where she studied and taught Indian philosophy and mantra meditation. Gopi is certified in Thai Yoga Body Work and Ayurvedic Body Work, offering a vigorous herbal oil body massage (Vishesh) and a deep relaxation head treatment called Shirodhara. Listen to Gopi’s interview with Mystic Mag here: https://www.mysticmag.com/psychic-reading/interview-gopi-kinnicutt/

Angela Cerkevich, Psy.D, R.Y.T.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist ( #1001248)

www.DrCerkevich.com