Sun, Dec 13
|Nour Boutique Hotel
30-Hour Trauma Sensitive Training
Learn to hold space for healing. Gain the knowledge, tools, and sensitivity to teach yoga through a trauma-informed lens - and transform how you show up for every student in the room.
Time & Location
Dec 13, 2026, 8:00 AM GMT+2 – Dec 15, 2026, 9:00 PM GMT+2
Nour Boutique Hotel, Eel Garden, Dahab, South Sinai Governorate 46617, Egypt
About the event
30-Hour Trauma Sensitive Teacher Training
Not every student who walks into your class will tell you what they're carrying. This 30-Hour Trauma Sensitive Teacher Training equips yoga teachers and wellness facilitators with the knowledge, language, and practical tools to create genuinely safe spaces - for every body, every story, every nervous system.
Held in the serene beachfront yoga shala of Nour Boutique Hotel in Dahab, Egypt, this intimate three-day training blends theory, somatic practice, and lived experience into a grounded, compassionate education. Whether you're deepening your existing teaching or stepping into a new dimension of your practice, this course will change the way you see - and serve - the people in your room.
Who Is This For?
This training is perfect for:
Yoga teachers wanting to teach with greater sensitivity and awareness
Therapists, counsellors, Breathwork practitioners and holistic health practitioners
School teachers, social workers, and community facilitators
Anyone working with vulnerable populations or high-stress environments
Those who have experienced trauma and wish to integrate that understanding into their work
Whether you are brand new to trauma-informed approaches or looking to formalise and deepen your knowledge, this course will meet you where you are.
What You'll Receive:
30 hours of immersive, in-person training
Printed training manual and curated reading resources
Daily trauma-sensitive morning yoga practice
Experiential workshops blending somatic and theoretical learning
Screening of The Wisdom of Trauma by Gabor Maté with group discussion
Opening and closing circles for integration and community
Certificate of Completion - 30-Hour Trauma Sensitive Teacher Training
Course Overview:
Theory Classes
Recognising Trauma Definitions of trauma, the medical model, ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), the Window of Tolerance, Survival Scars, and an introduction to Polyvagal Theory through the lens of the gunas.
Trauma Sensitive Yoga Considerations Core principles of trauma sensitive yoga, revisiting the gunas, establishing safety, working with boundaries, touch and adjustment, offering choice, and Taking Effective Action.
Class Content, Risk Assessment & Scope of Practice The Satvic Sandwich, pranayama, asana, meditation, relaxation and visualisation, risk recognition and reduction, managing dissociation and flashbacks, and understanding your scope of practice.
Workshop Classes
Safety Exploring what safety means personally and collectively, safety through asana exploration, orientation and embodiment, and a guided meditation on the Safe Place and Islands of Safety.
The Nervous System Somatic practices including shaking and tapping, asana considerations for nervous system regulation, and identifying nervous system states through movement.
Teaching Final teaching practice and leading a state-aware sequence - bringing it all together with confidence and care.
Certification Information:
Upon successful completion of this training, you will receive a 30-hour Certificate in Trauma Sensitive Teaching, recognising your commitment to safe, informed, and compassionate facilitation.
Enrolment Information:
A 50% non-refundable deposit secures your spot.
Pre-course reading and preparation guidance provided upon enrolment.
Payment plans and discounts for Egyptian nationals available.
Investment:
Early Bird Rate: $375 (for deposit payments received by 15 October 2026)
Regular Rate: $425
Includes training, manual, certification, and daily vegetarian lunch only.
Accommodation booked separately — view options here
Dates & Location:
Training Dates: 13–15 December 2025
Location: Nour Boutique Hotel, Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt
More About Your Facilitator:
Kali Buttrick brings a wealth of professional experience and a deeply personal perspective to this training. By integrating trauma-informed therapy with yoga and nature-based practices, she helps people reconnect with their bodies, develop a sense of safety, and access the resources they need for healing and recovery. Through her therapeutic work, including sessions held in natural environments, Kali draws on the restorative qualities of nature to support emotional wellbeing, resilience, and personal growth.
Her own journey began with significant childhood trauma and subsequent involvement with mental health services. The process of recovery sparked a deep commitment to understanding trauma and exploring innovative, compassionate pathways to healing. This lived experience fuels her authentic, relatable, and engaging teaching style, allowing her to connect with participants in a meaningful and accessible way.
A sought-after trainer and speaker, Kali delivers training across a range of settings including healthcare, education, charities, corporate wellbeing, and yoga communities, as well as to individuals interested in healing, wellbeing, and personal development. She is passionate about sharing practical, evidence-informed approaches that support healing, resilience, and post-traumatic growth.
Professional Qualifications
Kali Buttrick is a:
● Therapeutic Counsellor
● Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
● 200-Hour Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance)
● 100-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance Professionals)
● Internal Family Systems (IFS) Trained Therapist
● Postgraduate Certified Trainer
Training Philosophy
Kali believes that healing happens not only through talking, but also through reconnecting with the body, cultivating self-compassion, building supportive relationships, and engaging with the natural world. Her training combines professional expertise, lived experience, and experiential learning to create a safe, engaging, and inspiring environment for growth and development.
"My aim is to make trauma-informed knowledge accessible, practical, and empowering, while helping people develop the confidence and skills to support both themselves and others."
FAQs
Do I need prior teaching experience to attend?
A foundational yoga teaching background is helpful but not essential. This course is open to all practitioners and facilitators who work with people in a caring capacity.
Is this course certified?
Yes. You will receive a Certificate of Completion for 30 hours of Trauma Sensitive Teacher Training upon successful participation.
Do I need to have experienced trauma myself to attend?
No. This course is open to all. Participants are encouraged to work at their own pace and within their own comfort zone throughout the training.
Is the training trauma-informed in its delivery as well as its content?
Absolutely. Every element of this training - from the morning yoga to the workshop structure - is designed and facilitated through a trauma sensitive lens.
Is accommodation included?
No, but affordable beachfront accommodation is available at and near Nour Boutique Hotel. We are happy to assist with recommendations.
What should I bring?
A journal, comfortable clothing, an open mind, and anything that helps you feel grounded and at ease. Mats and props are provided at the venue.