200-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training

6 immersive weekends

Fridays 6–9 pm, Saturdays 12–7 pm, Sundays 12–7 pm

 It’s a healing, inclusive, and empowering journey that blends alignment-based vinyasa with a trauma-informed lens. Whether your goal is to teach or to deepen your personal practice, you will leave with skills to support diverse bodies, nervous system regulation, and safe, accessible yoga spaces.

• Trauma-Informed Foundation
  Learn how to create a safe, empowering space for all students. Explore choice-based language, invitational cueing, and tools for nervous system awareness.
• Alignment-Based Vinyasa Methodology
  Develop a clear understanding of alignment principles and intelligent sequencing that keep bodies safe and practices sustainable.
• Personal Transformation
  Deepen your own practice, cultivate mindfulness, and explore yoga philosophy as a way of life.
• Teaching Readiness
  Graduate with the skills and confidence to lead trauma-informed vinyasa classes and the option to register as a Yoga Alliance RYT-200.

Weekend Format

• Fridays: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
• Saturdays: 12:00 – 7:00 pm
• Sundays: 12:00 – 7:00 pm

Weekend Dates: 

January 16-18

January 30 - February 1

February 13-15

February 27 - March 1

March 6-8

March 27-29

April (Final classes to be scheduled)

**These dates are subject to change based on the needs of the group.

What You’ll Learn

• Anatomy & biomechanics for alignment-based vinyasa
• Sequencing for safety, creativity, and inclusivity
• Modifying practices for varying levels and abilities
• Trauma-informed teaching principles & language
• Meditation, pranayama, and nervous system regulation practices
• Yoga philosophy and history
• The business of teaching yoga & ethics for modern teachers

 Pre-requisites: 

• At least 1 year consistent yoga practice
• Must take class and meet with Bridget prior to registration approval, either through one of the outlined information sessions or privately.
• A desire to learn, grow and open your heart to the practice of yoga

We believe yoga teacher training should be both transformative and accessible. To honor different intentions, we offer two tracks:

For students who wish to immerse in the full experience of training without pursuing certification. This track is ideal for practitioners who want to deepen their own understanding of yoga, nervous system awareness, and alignment-based vinyasa in a trauma-informed container.

• Early Bird (paid in full by Dec 1, 2025): $2,400
• Standard Tuition: $2,750
• Deposit: $500 (applied toward tuition)
• Payment Plans: Available (based on $2,750 total)

Includes: unlimited studio classes during the training, all required workshops, and training manual.
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion (not a teaching certification).

For students who wish to graduate as a Yoga Alliance–recognized RYT-200 teacher. This track emphasizes trauma-informed teaching skills, alignment-based sequencing, and hands-on practice teaching so you leave prepared and confident.

• Early Bird (paid in full by Dec 1, 2025): $2,900
• Standard Tuition: $3,250
• Deposit: $500 (applied toward tuition)
• Payment Plans: Available (based on $3,250 total)

Includes: unlimited studio classes during the training, all required workshops, and training manual.
Successful completion qualifies you to register as an RYT-200 with Yoga Alliance.

• Tuition is non-refundable but may be transferred to a future training under certain conditions.
• Cash or check payments receive a 10% discount.
• Space is limited to ensure individualized attention and a supportive learning environment.

• Tuition does not include books or additional materials. A required book list will be provided upon acceptance into the program.
• Accepted payments: cash, check, or credit card.
• Withdrawal prior to the start of the course: full refund of payments made, minus a $250 administrative fee.
• Withdrawals after two weeks from the start date: no refunds will be issued.
• All requests for withdrawal must be submitted in writing to Bridget.
• In the event of withdrawal, all training materials must be returned within one week.
• Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable after the deadlines stated above.

We are committed to maintaining small, intimate class sizes and honoring the integrity of each student’s commitment. These policies ensure the sustainability of our program and the community we build together.

The Lucky Elephant Yoga Teacher Training Program is approved and registered with Yoga Alliance and meets the minimum requirement of 200 hours.
Upon completion of all program components, trainees will receive a Certificate of Completion, which can be submitted to Yoga Alliance for registration as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200).