30-Hour Trauma Sensitive Training

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

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.