Yoga Teacher Training for Mental Health
At our institute, we blend the wisdom of Viniyoga, Ayurveda, and ancient texts like the Sutras, Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita with modern insights from science and neuroscience. Rooted in the Eight Limbs of Yoga, our Yoga Teacher Training focuses on mental health and trauma recovery, helping you live a yogic life with peace and confidence while developing the skills to teach others.
Here, you’ll be part of a compassionate and supportive community that provides tools to navigate life’s challenges, ease suffering, and support others on their journey.
We take pride in the meaningful growth our students experience and are honored to be a part of their yoga path. Choosing the right Yoga Teacher Training is a key step, and we’d love to guide you along the way.
Our Approach and ViniYoga
Our Approach
In our Yoga Teacher Training, you’ll deepen your understanding of functional anatomy, physiology, and emotional well-being, specifically focusing on trauma recovery and mental health. Through hands-on learning, you’ll gain practical skills that will guide your teaching and personal practice. We’ll help you develop the ability to create thoughtful, balanced yoga sessions that cater to your students’ diverse needs while fostering a sense of calm and well-being in your own life.
Embodied
Wisdom
We help you build self-support through practices that regulate the nervous system and nurture love, compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, and clarity. This approach also supports your immune system, strengthens your body, and promotes restful sleep.
Unwavering
Compassion
Yoga offers the tools to embrace your life, health, and well-being with compassion and care, helping you live more fully.
Sustainable Transformation
Our approach allows you to shape your yoga practice to fit your needs. With a focus on self-discovery, trauma recovery, mental health, and personal growth, we provide the guidance for a deeply personal and lasting journey.
Why Viniyoga?
Viniyoga specializes in adapting yoga to each person’s unique purpose, goals, and traits, making it a truly personal journey.
In our training, you will:
- Gain Proficiency in Core Principles: Develop a thorough understanding of the Eight Limbs of Yoga, Ayurveda, and modern science, and learn how to adapt these principles to your students’ needs.
- Teach Various Styles: Acquire the skills to teach Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, and Nidra, each customized to support individual needs.
- Personalized Mentorship: Receive 1:1 guidance to help you define your niche and set a clear path for your teaching journey.
Viniyoga’s adaptability ensures that every practice honors the individual, supporting their unique path.
Key Tenents of ViniYoga
200-Hour Trauma-Informed Viniyoga Teacher Training
Join us at the Life of Wellness Institute for our 200-hour Trauma-Informed Viniyoga Teacher Training and embark on a path of self-discovery and empowerment. This program is designed to help you connect deeply with yourself and confidently teach Viniyoga.
Our BE K.I.N.D. Embodied Wisdom Methodology combines trauma-informed practices with a body-neutral approach, creating a supportive space for personal growth. Led by experienced Yoga Therapist Melanie Taylor, the training includes live virtual classes and personalized 1:1 mentorship. Explore the Eight Limbs of Yoga, refine your teaching skills, and enhance your personal journey with us.
300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training: With Ayurvedic Somatic Coaching
Elevate your practice and teaching with our 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training. This program is designed for dedicated professionals looking to deepen their skills and make a meaningful impact. Building on our 200-hour foundation, you’ll delve into Viniyoga, Yoga Sutras, the Eight Limbs of Yoga, Ayurveda, Somatic Science, and advanced coaching techniques.
Learn to provide personalized 1:1 Ayurvedic Somatic Coaching, adapting your approach to meet your student’s unique needs and goals. Enhance your teaching, strengthen your connection to your practice, and join a supportive community focused on positive change.
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