Thank you all who joined this transformational training. Next dates are May 2023 - link below for more info.
A SAFE SPACE
Trauma Sensitive Yoga
The deeper we go into the body/mind and the more advanced tools of Yoga we use, the more we need to become aware that no practice is created equal and beneficial for everyone. While most of the asana sequences, pranayama, and meditation techniques we teach might be helpful to most, they might be triggering for some. Emerging research suggests that yoga and mindfulness interventions can help trauma survivors; however, we need to be aware of potential dangers while leveraging the benefits.
As yoga students, we experienced a sudden, involuntary release of emotion on the yoga mat. Sometimes these are good, joyful or touching, but sometimes they can trigger a trauma buried deep within our body/mind. Trauma remains a fact of life: most of us will experience a traumatic event in our lifetime, and some will develop post-traumatic stress. And while this may appear to be a good thing, a yoga mat might not be the best place for healing trauma. Dysregulation needs regulation, and yoga teachers are, for the most part, not equipped to deal with this.
In this training, we will explore why some practices can create dysregulation for people who’ve experienced trauma and ways you can prevent this. You will learn how to recognise the symptoms of traumatic stress or other dysregulation. We will also discuss current empirical research including evidence-based interventions you can apply immediately to your work, so you are well equipped with tools and modifications to help you work skillfully with dysregulated arousal, traumatic flashbacks, and trauma-related dissociation.
The hours can be counted as Yoga Alliance CE, our 300-hour program or our soon to be launched Yoga Therapy program.
YOUR TEACHERS
NINA VUKAS E-RYT 500, RPYT, Somatic Psychotherapist
Trauma Sensitive Yoga
The founder of the Spanda Institute will be your Lead Teacher during this week.
Nina has been a Yoga practitioner since 1998., started teaching full time in 2005., and has been educating yogis on their journey towards becoming Yoga Teachers, as well as educating Yoga Teachers to advance their knowledge and teaching skills since 2009. Nina is also a Somatic Psychotherapist, Mindfulness and Meditation teacher, and forever student. Currently she is studying Psychology as well as Yoga Therapy.
More about Nina
LOCATION
We have decided to host this training in the beautiful, sunny Algarve in the South of Portugal.
Our retreat centre, Quinta da Calma opened its doors over 35 years ago as one of the first ever yoga and holistic health retreats in Europe. As the name suggests, is a calm, quiet place, within 20 acres of untouched nature and beautiful umbrella pine trees, yet conveniently located only 20 min drive from Faro airport and Faro Train Station. If you decide to drive from Lisbon, it’s only a 2,5 hour drive through beautiful Alentejo. The stunning white sand beaches of the Algarve are reachable within a 15 minute drive from the Quinta. If you don’t drive yourself, Ubers and Taxis are available to take you wherever you need to go.
The rooms are a different levels allowing you to choose your level of comfort and budget. The Quinta is eco friendly and as such there is no air conditioning but there are fans in the rooms in spring and summer. There is a kettle in each room with a selection of (herbal) teas and a communal safe at reception.
The Restaurant, Gaia Sol Canteen, serves delicious, vegetarian and vegan food made using the local produce and hosts weekly organic farmer’s market on Wednesdays.
PRICES
Prices include:
Tuition, materials
Accommodation for 7 nights
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (including lunch on the final day)
Prices below are per person Early Bird / Late Bird
Buganvilia single room with shared bath SOLD OUT!
Buganvilia twin room with shared bath
Jacaranda single en suite room SOLD OUT!
Jacaranda twin en suite room SOLD OUT!
Rondette cottage single double bed + living room
Rondette cottage with double bed (friends, couples)
1490 euro / 1560 euro
1400 euro / 1470 euro
1620 euro / 1700 euro
1520 euro / 1600 euro
1750 euro / 1840 euro
1620 euro / 1700 euro
Terms and Conditions
Packages do not include transfers.
Please note that the choice of room is subject to availability.
We take 300 euro non-refundable deposit to save your spot.
Full payment for Early Birds is due by January 15th 2022
Full payment for Late Birds is due by April 1st 2022