Mindfulness Connection
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
A TRAUMA INFORMED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING LED THROUGH A SOCIAL JUSTICE LENS.
August 25, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Flexible Self-Paced and Live Training Schedule
Early Enrollment Discount and Scholarships Available
Who Should Enroll?
Persons of any background who want to add diversity to their local yoga community.
Those who work in nonprofits, behavioral health, women’s health, school classrooms, school administration, human resources, and public administration that want yoga to be accessible all community members.
Train with confidence through a personalized schedule, relative topics, and an expert lead trainer.
August 25, 2024 - February 23, 2025
20 hours of self-paced lessons per month
50 hours of live-virtual classroom on Sundays 1:00-6:00pm (cst):
8/25, 9/8, 9/22, 10/6, 11/3, 12/8, 1/5, 1/26, & 2/23Small group community accountability on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday (or day of the week chosen by each group) of each month
Live classes will be streamed through the website or other virtual platform on central standard.
All assignments, module tests, and final test must be submitted by April 6, 2025 to be considered for certification.
Schedule
Traditional and Modern Education Focus
Inclusive teaching and communication skills
Trauma-informed yoga skills
Restorative yoga for race-based trauma
Mindfulness-based skills
Yoga philosophy and history
Breath and meditation
Anatomy and alignment
Physiology & poly-vagal theory
Group sequencing skills for varying levels
Intro to subtle energy
Intro to the business of yoga
Topics of Study
Wendy Cook
Wendy is a Yoga Alliance registered
E-500RYT with three certifications in varying styles of yoga and over two decades of teaching experience.
Lead Trainer
She developed and registered a 200- and a 300-hour teacher training with Yoga Alliance. Wendy has a passion for teaching others how to teach through both the art and science of yoga. Find Wendy’s teaching bio here and professional bio here.
Open NOW-August 11, 2023
Tuition
Full Enrollment and Payment Plan: $2200
Early Enrollment by April 30, 2024: $1200
Early Enrollment by June 30, 2024: $1700
Students and Military: $1200
Enrollment
Scholarships
Full BIPOC Scholarship: full tuition
Additional cost:
Books estimated at a maximum of $170 new, or less if used. Scholarship recipients are responsible for purchasing books.
Yoga mat, bolster, block, blanket, and pen/notebook
Scholarship Guidelines:
20 fully funded tuition scholarships are available to BIPOC individuals of any gender, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin.
Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2024. All scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants on a rolling basis on the 1st and 15th of each month.
Required: Tablet or computer with access to Wifi. We will coordinate access in your community to our best ability, if you do not have the technology equipment or internet access.
What makes us unique?
Lead Trainer, Wendy Cook
Nairobi, Kenya
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
Our curriculum been developed and refined for over a decade by a yoga teacher with 20 years of mindfulness practice and a masters in social change leadership.
YOGA THROUGH A SOCIAL JUSTICE LENS
In addition, our curriculum is aligned with our social justice mission to close the gap between trauma and thriving communities.
EMPOWERMENT FOR DIVERSE YOGA TEACHERS
Full scholarships and half scholarships are available to ensure diversity in yoga teachers and community yoga classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Trauma-informed vinyasa flow and restorative yoga with a focus on mindfulness practices.
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Enrolled students have 6 weeks after the last live training session to complete all course content, module quizzes, and the final test.
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Your commitment to participate and invest reserves a limited number of training spaces, therefore all payments are non-refundable. No transfer of payments may be made to other persons.
Lead Trainer, Wendy Cook
Umbria, Italy Retreat
Now accepting applications
for scholarships!
Complete the application below for more information and to sign up for our mailing list to stay in the loop for future happenings.
We’re so excited to meet you!
Questions? Send a message to Wendy.
Mindfulness Connection 200 Hour Scholarship Application