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10 Hour Trauma-Informed Weekend Training

Led by Jamie Alves, Owner & Founder of Jamie Surya Yoga Studio. For Yoga Teachers, Teachers in Training, & Students looking to expand their knowledge & deepen their practice

Are you ready to deepen your teaching and better support students who walk through your door? Join Jamie for a transformative Trauma-Informed Yoga Weekend Training Course designed to empower teachers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to create safer and inclusive spaces.
 

What you’ll learn

  • The science of trauma and its effects on the body and nervous system

  • What is trauma-informed and how to apply it to your classes

  • How to adapt your classes to support students navigating depression, anxiety, disordered eating, and substance misuse recovery

  • How to recognize and respond to triggers with sensitivity and care

  • Language, sequencing, pranayama, and studio adjustments through a trauma-informed lens

  • How to compassionately communicate with students

  • Have the opportunity to sequence, practice teach, and receive feedback from Jamie

  • Practical ways to make your classes accessible, safe, and empowering for all

 

Why This Training Matters

Every student carries their own story. Trauma-informed teaching gives you the ability to meet them with compassion, sensitivity, and care, helping your yoga classes become a place of resilience.

 

This is open to all yoga teachers and teachers-in-training who want to expand their impact, strengthen their teaching, and learn directly from Jamie, a leader in trauma-informed yoga and community advocacy. This training is also open to students who would like to have a deeper understanding of trauma-informed practice. After the training, you will receive a certificate of completion.

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When:

​Registration is CLOSED

Saturday, January 10th 1:30-6:30pm

Sunday, January 11th 1:30-6:30pm​

 

Where:

Jamie Surya Yoga Studio - 222 Ash St. Piermont NY

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About Jamie:

Jamie Alves, who founded the Jamie Surya Yoga Studio in 2012, has been teaching trauma-informed yoga for nearly a decade. Her journey began through collaboration with a licensed mental health counselor, learning how the practice of yoga can be thoughtfully adapted to support trauma survivors. Since then, Jamie has led numerous workshops and has been teaching this specialized training as part of her studio’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training for several years. Her mission within the yoga community is to inspire studios and teachers to create spaces that are safer, more inclusive, and truly welcoming to those who need this practice the most.​

 

While many yoga classes can unintentionally be triggering for individuals living with trauma or mental health conditions, Jamie’s approach emphasizes safety, choice, and ease, offering students the opportunity to reconnect with their bodies and build trust within themselves.

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Jamie also serves as an Executive Board Member for Three and a Half Acres Yoga, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing trauma-informed yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness to trauma survivors and under-resourced communities

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Cost:

$249 when paid in full or with a payment plan established by November 15th

$349 when paid after November 15th

This training is limited to 15 participants to ensure a supportive and personalized learning environment.​

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There will be no 200 Hour Training in 2026

Scholarships are available!

 

  • LGBTQ+ Scholarship (for those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community)

  • BIPOC Scholarship (for Black, Indigenous, or People of Color)

  • Spanish-Speaking Scholarship (for individuals fluent in Spanish)

  • Financial Hardship Scholarship (for individuals experiencing financial difficulty)

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Apply for a scholarship here

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Since opening the Jamie Surya Yoga Studio in 2012, our dedication to providing accessible and supportive yoga practices has been a cornerstone of our mission. Our trauma-informed studio features instructors who are trained to provide support for individuals with traumatic brain injuries and offers specialized trauma-sensitive yoga, and yoga for mental health. Jamie developed the yoga teacher training to encourage compassionate practitioners who are ready to bring more inclusivity and accessibility into yoga studios and spaces.

 

The Jamie Surya Yoga Studio 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is rooted in the principles of alignment-based Hatha and Vinyasa yoga and emphasizes inclusivity and creative teaching, while fostering personal growth and community. With over 12 years of experience as a studio owner and teacher trainer, Jamie, alongside Andres who holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, brings a wealth of expertise. Students are introduced to a several adaptive styles of yoga such as trauma-sensitive, gentle, restorative, prenatal, and mental health-focused practices.

 

The studio’s compassionate and open-minded instructors create a nurturing environment where students can develop their unique teaching style.

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  • A well-rounded understanding of various types and adaptive styles of yoga

 

  • Training in trauma-informed yoga and yoga for mental health, addressing depression, anxiety, disordered eating, and substance misuse.

 

  • The chance to deepen your personal yoga practice and experience personal transformation.

 

  • Support from knowledgeable and experienced instructors dedicated to your growth and safety.

 

  • An inclusive community that fosters lasting connections with fellow trainees and teachers.

 

  • Unlimited access to yoga classes during the training, allowing for a consistent and immersive practice

 

  • By the end of the training, you’ll be a certified yoga teacher, equipped to lead safe, inclusive, and effective classes while sharing the transformative power of yoga!

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  • Philosophy and Ancient Roots of Yoga: Understand the historical and philosophical foundations, including the 8 Limbs of Yoga and yogic texts like the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

 

  • Asana Breakdown & Alignment: Understand the alignment, execution, and safety of yoga postures for all body types.

 

  • Creative Sequencing: Learn how to design innovative, balanced sequences that cater to various abilities and levels.

 

  • Yoga for Mental Health: Use yoga as a tool for well-being, addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and substance misuse.

 

  • Trauma-Informed Yoga: Learn how to adapt your language, studio space, and yoga teaching to be trauma-sensitive.

 

  • Marketing & Business of Yoga: Explore how to market yourself as a yoga teacher, and explore the business side of teaching yoga such as building relationships with studios, managing income and taxes, and how to set yourself apart.

 

  • Mantra, Pranayama & Meditation: Learn how to practice and teach transformative breath work practices, mantra, and mediation

 

  • Anatomy & Physiology: Build a strong understanding of physical anatomy and asana alignment with Andres, PT, DPT, to ensure safe and effective teaching, as well as energetic anatomy with Jamie, including chakras and nadis.

 

  • Teaching Diverse Populations: Tailor your teaching to meet the needs of individuals dealing with specific conditions or injuries, and create inclusive spaces where all feel welcome.

 

  • Specialized Yoga: Gain knowledge in restorative, prenatal, kids, developing Dharma Talks, and even designing a yoga playlist.

 

This extensive program equips you with the knowledge and tools to become a confident, skilled yoga teacher capable of serving diverse communities

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January - May 2025
 

Select Saturdays: 12 - 6pm

Select Sundays 12 - 6pm


Email us for the full schedule & other requirements!

$200 Non-Refundable Deposit to hold your spot plus tuition:

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$2,950 * Early Bird Rate Tuition!

Commit to the training by Oct. 31st and lock in the early bird rate!

Payment plans are available!

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What graduates are saying:

Jamie Surya’s 200 hour teacher training was such a soulful experience that teaching the actual asana practice almost feels secondary to what I learned. Jamie treats yoga as sacred and teaches her students to do the same and through that understanding you learn that all of life is sacred, including your own. I gained a sense of purpose, direction and ambition. Thanks to Jamie’s training and the mentorship of her and the other wonderful trainers I am a more confident woman, performer, and soul and most importantly a competent and loving yoga teacher.

Completing yoga teacher training with Jamie was the highlight of my year. She and her fellow expert teachers in the program are truly invested in each student. Jamie has a kind, radiant heart where I felt safe and supported to be myself throughout this life-changing journey. Whether you are considering the program to deepen your home practice or to teach (or both!), you will feel confident in building a safe, fun and creative yoga class as a teacher after this training. Bonus points goes to a lovely community of teachers that I can now call my friends.

Yoga teacher training at the Jamie Surya Yoga Studio is unparalleled. Jamie’s studio is a safe and secure space like I’ve never experienced before. She goes above and beyond to get the best specialized teachers for specific aspects, to make sure her teachings are clear and understood while also leaving abundant time for teaching and constructive criticism. I’ve compared her program to numerous other YTT programs and no other training felt as authentic or as well rounded as Jamie’s. The training went deeper than simply learning how to teach yoga... the training changed my life. From my individual practice, to teaching, to my confidence and presentation of my self. The connections made with others from training was simply amazing- whether it was recommendations of people to see, talk to or read about, or other yoga students and trainees who are now my family. I cannot thank Jamie enough for the outpouring love and support, for her ability to make you feel safe, secure and supported, to help guide me closer to inner peace and find stillness in the shakiness called life. The love, support and guidance does not stop there, I know I can continue to go to Jamie or her studio for any question or concern I ever have. I cannot recommend Yoga Teacher Training and The Jamie Surya Studio enough!

"I completed yoga teacher training at Jamie Surya Yoga Studio and I'm in my mid 50's! The journey transformed my life and deepened my joy for yoga. Jamie, with all her good humor, bubbly and open hearted presence, has created a warm inclusive community for yogis at ALL levels. Every time I walk into her cozy studio, I feel I have entered a sacred space; a place where I always meet so many spectacular men and women of all ages looking for the same feeling of bliss. Jamie has created that perfect space for anyone looking for a yoga studio they can call home."

"I could not imagine having found a safer, more secure environment for my teacher training, than at Jamie Surya Yoga Studio. Already having a career of my own, I was hesitant to do the training, even if just to deepen my practice. But with Jamie's encouragement, and the confidence she instills in others, I decided to take the leap, and my life will never be the same. If you've ever had any desire to do a teacher training, do yourself a favor and check out Jamie Surya Yoga Studio. You will be glad you did!”

"I never really planned to take a yoga teacher training. I just love my practice so much that I wanted to learn more. And now it seems so clear that of course I would want to share my love of yoga with others. I have so much gratitude for Jamie and Andres and all the excellent teachers who contributed to our training and who live and love what they teach. If you are considering pursuing yoga teacher training, definitely go for it! It has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life.”

"I was hesitant about joining a yoga teacher training program. I was afraid I was taking on too much. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. Jamie's program has a very flexible schedule which made it work for me. Jamie was absolutely fabulous! She was extremely encouraging, patient and made the entire experience wonderful! I learned a great deal and physically felt great during my teacher training. I also made some fabulous new friends that will forever be a part of my yoga family!"

"Completing the Jamie Surya Yoga Studio 200 Hour Teacher Training is one of the most rewarding experiences that I have ever done for myself--I wish I could take it again! This program allowed our group to further explore the philosophies of yoga, to deepen our own practice and understanding--all while allowing us to gain a new support system and make connections with a beautiful group of individuals that will last a lifetime. I would highly recommend Jamie's Training, it is life-changing."

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