200-hour Therapeutic & Trauma Informed, Integrative Yoga Therapy Teacher Training

Name: 200-hour Therapeutic & Trauma Informed, Integrative Yoga Therapy Teacher Training
Start: 2027-03-01T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2027-05-30T10:00:00.000Z
Location: Santosha Yoga Collective

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Description

This 200-hour training offers an in-depth introduction to therapeutic and trauma-informed yoga, blending integrative yoga therapy principles with a thoughtful, supportive approach to teaching. Designed for those seeking a deeper understanding of how yoga can be adapted for healing and resilience, the program brings together experienced guest teachers with diverse backgrounds and specialties.

Participants will learn from Erin Alexander, 800-hr CIAYT; Jeff Frieders, 200-hr Ashtanga; James Kapicka, ERYT500 Yin; Kristin Erlec, 200-hr, LMFT; Kate Coughlin, ERYT500, with Iyengar-based Anatomy & Physiology; and Dr. Joyce Mikal Flynn, CSUS professor of Post-Traumatic Growth. Together, they create a rich learning environment grounded in both traditional practice and modern therapeutic insight.

Throughout the training, students can expect a balanced experience that supports skill development, self-awareness, and a more nuanced understanding of how to guide yoga safely and effectively for varied needs.

Teachers

Stephanie Alston

Studio owner and lead teacher trainer Stephanie Alston brings a deeply informed, compassionate approach to every class, workshop, and retreat she guides. With credentials including RYT500, YACEP, Yin, Trauma, Pain Care, Certified Holistic Coach, Thai Massage, Death Doula, and ongoing training as a yoga therapist, she offers a broad and thoughtful foundation for meaningful healing and growth. Stephanie co-leads seasonal retreats,...

Kristin Erlec

With a background that bridges psychotherapy and movement-based healing, this lead teacher brings a deeply grounded presence to every class and retreat setting. As an RYT200 and LMFT, with additional training in Brainspotting, Expansion Brainspotting, Thai Massage, and trauma-informed Integrative Yoga Therapy, the approach is both compassionate and highly informed. Students can expect a thoughtful blend of Slow Flow, movement,...