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.

Trauma-Aware Yoga Teacher Training

25 Hours | 4 Day Residential at Byron Yoga Centre

Dates

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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Course Overview

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.

Course Content

Understand trauma and the common ways it may present in students
Explore different trauma experiences and their possible impacts
Develop a deeper understanding of the nervous system
Develop a deeper understanding of the endocrine system
Be guided through Trauma-Aware Yoga classes
Learn how to structure a class and support a ‘safe space’
Discuss concepts with peers and trauma professionals
Enjoy evening sessions of guided meditation and breath awareness
Make time to relax by the pool and enjoy the retreat center

Training Inclusions

Shared accommodation in a quad-share cabin, with ensuite and/or private rooms available at additional cost subject to availability
All meals: 3 meals each day featuring light and delicious sattvic vegetarian cuisine
Herbal teas and fruit available throughout the day, with sweet treats and cold drinks available for purchase
Daily training and instruction across varied styles
Trauma-Aware teacher training manual
Twice-daily yoga sessions, morning and afternoon
Evening sessions
Use of the mineral salt swimming pool

Certificate of Attainment

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.

Sample Program

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.

Day 1:

2:00pm - Arrive and settle into accommodation
3:00pm - Welcome Circle
4:00pm - Trauma Aware Yoga Class and discussion
6:00pm - Dinner
7:00pm - Meditation / Pranayama

Day 2-3:

6:45am - Asana Flow Class
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Theory session
10:30am - Break
11:00am - Theory session
12:30pm - Lunch
2:00pm - Practical session / case studies
4:00pm - Implementing Trauma-Awareness
6:00pm - Dinner
7:00pm - Practical skills / Meditation

Day 4:

6:45am - Asana Flow Class
8:00am - Breakfast, check out of rooms
9:00am - Conclusions and questions session
11:00am - Closing circle
12:30pm - Lunch

* Daily program may vary slightly

Course Venue

This fully residential training will take place at the Byron Yoga Retreat Centre in Byron Bay.

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