This trauma-aware training is designed to support yoga teachers and individuals who want to better understand the needs of students living with the effects of trauma. Led by Chris Thompson-Lang, it offers practical tools to help create a true sense of safety in the classroom and to provide supportive conditions for people navigating concerns such as occupational trauma, chronic stress, physical injuries, adrenal fatigue, and chronic fatigue.
25 Hours | 4 Day Residential at Byron Yoga Centre
May 14 - 17, 2026
Residential priced from $1,590 (includes tuition, all meals and 3 nights in quad (4) share room with shared bathroom, other accommodation options subject to cost and availability).
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This course is ideal for yoga teachers, as well as anyone looking to deepen their skills in order to better support students working through trauma and related conditions. The training is highly experiential, combining specific Trauma-Aware Yoga sessions with practical workshops that explore the nuances of leading classes in a sensitive and effective way.
Alongside the hands-on work, participants will also take part in theoretical sessions covering teaching methodology and the anatomy of Trauma-Aware Yoga. You will build a stronger understanding of the body, with particular focus on the nervous and endocrine systems, and learn how these systems are affected by trauma.
The aim is to help you integrate trauma-awareness into your teaching so that you can foster a ‘safe space’ that supports parasympathetic regulation and complements ongoing treatment and self-management practices.
Led by Chris Thompson-Lang and other senior Byron Yoga Centre teachers.
On completion, you will receive a certificate that counts as 25 hours toward Byron Yoga Centre’s 300-hour Teacher Training Program.
This 25-hour training may also be counted as CPD (Continuous Professional Development) for Yoga Alliance (YACEP) and Yoga Australia requirements.
In this 25-hour training, you will experience a blend of theory sessions and practical workshops designed to strengthen your teaching and support your students.
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Day 2-3:
Day 4:
* Daily program may vary slightly
This fully residential training will take place at the Byron Yoga Retreat Centre in Byron Bay.
Our twin share rooms are an affordable, yet comfortable option. The rooms can be configured into two single beds. You will be sharing the cabin with one other international students of the same gender. The rooms are newly renovated with wooden floors and whitewashed walls. All rooms have air conditioning, reading lamps and a wardrobe. The communal bathrooms are a short walk away and, in line with our eco-policies, they have compost toilets, rain water showers and solar heated hot water.
Our single rooms accommodating maximum one guest and includes a single bed and a small desk. The rooms are newly renovated with wooden floors and whitewashed walls. All rooms have air conditioning, reading lamps and a wardrobe. The communal bathrooms are a short walk away and, in line with our eco-policies, they have compost toilets, rain water showers and solar heated hot water.
These comfortably sized cabins are configured with four single beds and are ideal for a relaxed, communal stay. Each cabin features a small deck that opens to a beautiful green outlook, offering a peaceful and private retreat. Inside, you'll find reading lamps, cupboards, and heaters to ensure comfort during cooler months. Shared bathrooms are unisex and are located conveniently nearby.
Our comfortable single occupancy rooms offer a peaceful retreat with wooden floors and whitewashed walls. Each room is furnished with a reading lamp, cupboard, and heater for the cooler months. The shared bathrooms are unisex and are conveniently located nearby, just a short walk along covered verandas for easy access. Ideal for those seeking a tranquil and relaxed stay.
Perfect for solo travellers, these newly renovated rooms feature a private ensuite bathroom and are designed for comfort and relaxation. With wooden floors and whitewashed walls, each room includes a reading lamp, cupboard, and a heater for added warmth during the cooler months.
Erin Tetarenko
Marita Dortins
Join Chris Thompson-Lang alongside other senior Byron Yoga Centre teachers for a guided experience led with depth, clarity, and care. As a senior teacher at the centre, Chris brings extensive knowledge and a grounded teaching style that supports both new and experienced students alike. Expect a welcoming atmosphere where yoga is shared with professionalism and attention to detail, creating space for...
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