Firefly Training - Level 1

Trauma-Informed Yoga

99% of firefly trainees report they would recommend the training to others

The Level-1 Firefly Training introduces the foundations of teaching trauma-informed yoga to yoga teachers, therapists, medical professionals, educators, and other social service providers who incorporate yoga or body-based practices into their work with clients and patients. The training consists of a robust, evidence-supported, 30-hour curriculum delivered through six modules. We view trauma through a public health lens while applying an interdisciplinary approach drawing from various fields, including: neuroscience, trauma theory, traumatology, and positive psychology. The Firefly Training has equipped more than 500 professionals (in 26 states and 5 countries) on the principles and practice of trauma-informed yoga. In an effort to accommodate diverse learning styles, the training combines lecture, small and large group discussions, group activities, partner practice teaching, independent study, and experiential learning. 

Training Objectives

The 30-hour trauma-informed yoga teacher training* is delivered through six modules. In that time the Level 1 Firefly Training: 

• Defines trauma and what it means to be trauma-informed

• Provides foundational knowledge of a trauma-informed approach

• Educates on the neuroscience of trauma and its impacts on brains, bodies, and behaviors

• Discusses how trauma-informed yoga can serve as a complementary intervention for those who have experienced trauma

• Addresses indications of secondary trauma, and innovative approaches to cultivating resilience and overall wellbeing

• Explores the intersectionality of trauma, privilege, and social justice to understand how historical and current systems of oppression may impact survivors

• Equips participants with practical application of concrete skills and techniques to effectively create physically and psychologically safer yoga spaces

• Provides two full instructor-led trauma-informed yoga classes and opportunities for practice teaching by participants

• Connects participants with a community of empowered and embodied trauma-informed yoga teachers through the Firefly Network

*All participants receive a training manual.

Upon completion, participants have the technical knowledge, practical application skills, and contextual understanding necessary to offer trauma-informed yoga classes to a variety of populations of trauma-impacted individuals in a safe and effective manner, and to truly show up as trauma responsive leaders. Additionally, those who complete the training gain access to their cohort and past cohorts through the Firefly Network. 

The Firefly Training is a professional development training and is not intended as an intervention for personal healing/processing personal trauma. Talking about trauma, and the principles and practice of trauma-informed yoga may be activating to the nervous system. The training is not intended for those currently in crisis. 

See Below for Upcoming Trainings

Due to a family health emergency, Firefly Yoga International will not be providing any trainings in 2025 or the first half of 2026. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.

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