Master Trauma-Informed Yoga & Ayurvedic Somatic Coaching
This 300-hour program is for teachers ready to lead with neuroscience-backed tools and social justice values. Designed for 200-hour grads, you’ll learn to:
Adapt yoga for trauma recovery, chronic pain, and anxiety using Ayurvedic principles.
Coach clients 1:1 with somatic techniques that regulate nervous systems.
Advocate for accessibility in studios, schools, and community health settings.
Graduates often pursue niches like prison yoga, eating disorder support, or nonprofit partnerships – but your path is yours to define.
Our 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training offers an in-depth study of yoga, integrating Ayurvedic principles and somatic coaching techniques. This program builds on your foundational knowledge, emphasizing practical application and personal growth to enhance your teaching skills and deepen your practice.
What We Offer:
- Supportive Environment: Engage in a learning space designed to foster personal and professional development.
- Advanced Study: Explore yoga philosophy, advanced anatomy, and coaching methodologies tailored to individual needs.
- Practical Skills: Develop the expertise to deliver impactful 1:1 Yoga Coaching Sessions, both in-person and virtually.
Why Choose Us:
- Community Connection: Our training provides a network of support and collaboration, both online and in-person.
- Experienced Instruction: Learn from Melanie Taylor, a seasoned Yoga Therapist and Transformational Coach with over 30 years of experience.
- Flexible Learning: Access our program through live virtual classrooms and in-person sessions.
Program Highlights:
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from the extensive experience of our founder in yoga. mental health, and holistic coaching.
- Personal Growth: Deepen your practice and teaching presence through discovery-based learning.
- Community Support: Join a network that supports your ongoing development and career growth.
- Customized Coaching: Learn to create individualized practices for diverse needs and challenges.
I feel equipped to support clients on their healing journeys (through simple modifications of the principles of yoga) and navigate those experiences with more intention, compassion, and clarity. Not only has this training supported my practice as a yoga provider, but it has also allowed me to develop a community of life-long friendships that I am certain will never lose their impact.
This training also strengthened my understanding of my purpose (or "dharma") and how I can utilize this purpose to benefit others in a way that honors my own wellness and strengths. Mel is a wonderful teacher, mentor, and friend... It has truly been an honor to learn from her and I will miss the community at LOWI more than words can describe!
Student Testimonials
Advanced Skills for Inclusive, Adaptive Teaching
This program focuses on three pillars:
Ayurvedic Somatic Coaching: Blend breathwork, repetition, and mindful holds to address trauma stored in the body.
Social Justice in Yoga: Design sliding-scale classes, partner with community organizations, and challenge wellness inequities.
Advanced Anatomy & Ethics: Tailor practices for neurodiverse, disabled, and marginalized students.
Includes certifications in:
Trauma-Informed Ayurvedic Coaching
Yoga Alliance RYT-500
Mentorship Rooted in Real-World Impact
1:1 Coaching: Monthly sessions with Melanie Taylor, Director of Education at Eat Breathe Thrive.
Live & Unrecorded Classes: Prioritize psychological safety in real-time learning (MST-friendly for global students).
Flexible Modules: Complete training in any order to balance work/life demands.
Fall 2025 Cohort – Designed for Working Professionals
This training has three modules, the modules can be taken out of order.
2025-2027 Fall Cohort Schedule
Advanced Philosophy, Ethics, and Teacher Presence—Module 1
- Night Classes: Wednesdays, September 10, 2025 to March 11, 2026 (No class on Dec 17, 24, 31, and January 1)
- Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM MST / 7:00 PM to 10 PM EST
Advanced Anatomy and Teaching—Module 2
- Weekend Intensives: March 28/29, April 11/12, 25/26, May 9/10, 23/24, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM MST / 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
Transforming Lives with Advanced Yoga—Module 3
- Night Classes: Wednesdays, September 9, 2026, to March 10, 2027 (No class on Nov 11, Dec 16, 23, 30 2026)
- Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM MST / 7:00 PM to 10 PM EST
2024-2026 Fall Cohort Schedule
Advanced Philosophy, Ethics, and Teacher Presence—Module 1
- Night Classes: Tuesdays, September 10, 2024 to May 13, 2025 (No class on Nov 5, Dec 17, 24, and 31)
- Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM MST / 7:00 PM to 10 PM EST
Advanced Anatomy and Teaching—Module 2
- Weekend Intensives: April 5/6 and 26/27, May 31/June 1, June 14/15, and July 12/13, 2025
- Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM MST / 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
Transforming Lives with Advanced Yoga—Module 3
- Night Classes: Tuesdays, September 16, 2025, to May 5, 2026 (No class on Nov 11, Dec 16, 23, 30 2025, Mar 17, 2026)
- Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM MST / 7:00 PM to 10 PM EST
300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Pre-Requisite
The 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program is open anyone and recommended for those who have completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification with a Yoga Alliance Certified School. If your previous training was not through the Life of Wellness Institute, a bridge workshop may be required. Dedicated students not on a teaching track may also be considered for advanced study.
Tuition and Payment Options
Early Bird Discount: Register early to save!
No Cost Equal Payment Plans available!
Scholarships Available. No additional forms!
Invest in Your Purpose – Payment Plans & Scholarships Available
Early Bird Pricing:
- $3000 when you register by August 15th, a savings of $750.
- $3750 when you register after August 15th.
Payment Plans:
- 6-Month Installments: From $152.78/month (interest-free).
- Scholarships Available – no extra paperwork.
All fees include GST for Canadians. International students exempt.
Build a Career That Aligns With Your Values
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- Yoga Alliance RYT-500: Expand your credentials and unlock insurance discounts.
- Ayurvedic Coaching Tools: Support clients with trauma-sensitive somatic practices.
- Lifelong Community: Join teachers worldwide advocating for equity in wellness.
Ready to Teach Yoga That Changes Lives?
Limited spots for Fall 2025 – Apply by August 15 to secure savings.
Why Viniyoga Yoga Teacher Training?
Trauma-Informed Yoga That Adapts to Every Body and Story.
Viniyoga’s adaptability isn’t just about poses – it’s a neuroscience-backed framework to help students regulate their nervous systems, heal from trauma, and reclaim agency over their bodies. Rooted in yoga’s ethical foundations, our training equips you to teach inclusively, whether in studios, recovery centers, or prisons.
In our program, you’ll:
Master Trauma-Informed Tools: Blend the Eight Limbs of Yoga, Ayurveda, and modern neuroscience to design practices for anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain.
Teach Beyond the Mat: Adapt Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, and Nidra for real-world settings – eating disorder recovery, addiction support, and social justice work.
Define Your Dharma: Get 1:1 mentorship to build a career that aligns with your values, not just studio trends.
Viniyoga’s adaptability ensures you honor each student’s lived experience – no “one-size-fits-all” fixes, just compassionate guidance.
Early Bird Discounts and Scholarships available for teachers committed to social justice – apply by August 15.