Trauma Informed Training
A way of living, teaching, and holding space—from the inside out
At its core, this training deepens awareness of how life experiences shape us—mentally, physically, emotionally, and neurologically. It bridges modern neuroscience with embodied practice, helping you understand not just what trauma is, but how it lives in the body and how it can gently be met, regulated, and integrated.
During This 5 Week Training You’ll Learn
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To understand trauma through the brain and body
Develop a clear understanding of how trauma impacts the nervous system, brain function, and physiological responses. Learn why people react the way they do—and why safety, choice, and presence are essential in any supportive environment.
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Nervous system regulation & resilience
Learn practical, evidence-based tools to regulate the nervous system, support emotional balance, and build long-term resilience—for yourself first, and then for those you serve.
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Embodied awareness & somatic intelligence
Through embodied practices, you’ll learn to recognize subtle signals in the body and nervous system, allowing for deeper self-connection and more attuned support of others.
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Practices for peace, balance, and harmony
Explore specific practices designed to restore a sense of safety, stability, and inner harmony—supporting both personal wellbeing and professional sustainability.
Teaching & Holding Space Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Rather than focusing solely on techniques or theory, we begin with inside out. Through guided practices, reflection, and inquiry, you start to feel and understand what is happening within your own nervous system—moment to moment.
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By exploring your own lived experiences, you gain a deeper, more intuitive understanding of:
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The biology and physiology of trauma
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How the nervous system shapes perception, behavior, and consciousness
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Polyvagal Theory as a lived experience, not just a concept
This embodied approach allows learning to land not just in the mind, but in the body—where real transformation occurs.
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This training supports you in learning how to teach, guide, and lead in a way that is trauma-aware and compassionate.
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You’ll learn how to:
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Create environments that prioritize safety, choice, and agency
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Recognize trauma responses when they arise
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Hold space without fixing, forcing, or retraumatizing
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Adapt practices to meet people where they are
Whether you’re teaching yoga, coaching clients, leading teams, or supporting individuals in high-stress environments, these skills are transferable, practical, and deeply human.
Sally, Retired Military Veteran, RYT200
We ALL carry trauma.
Learning how to be less triggering and provide a safe space to hopefully share more peace with more people is so important to me.
Dawn was one of my mentors in my Basic Yoga teacher training. I did my psoas (muscle of the soul) training with her. I was drawn to her classes as they were filled with information that was relatable on and off the mat. I felt with this course I learned a lot about myself as a student. I am very particular of who I open up with and Dawn made it feel like we were friends working through some things together along with bettering myself as a teacher. That is pretty special. I would not have got this much out of this course with someone I did not easily connect with.
Lisa Saric, Elementary School Teacher and RYT500
Dawn's trauma-informed approach to yoga has been truly transformative for me. The way she has taught me to create a space of safety, choice, and deep presence has not only helped me feel more connected to my practice but has also inspired me to approach yoga—and life—with greater compassion and awareness.
Her wisdom and gentle guidance have shown me the profound power of mindful movement and breath in healing, and I carry that inspiration with me every time I step onto my mat. Thank you for sharing your light, your knowledge, and your heart.
Donna, UC Boulder Associate Professor
Fabulous, truly!. I so enjoyed spending time with a ferociously qualified and personable instructor. I enjoyed linking and integrating my independent research. Excellent explanations of foundation principles. Best handouts we've received this entire training experience. The space was held with strength and clarity, thank you.
Program
Theory:
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Brain Function and Trauma
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ANS and Polyvagal Theory
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Pranayama
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Psoas Muscle
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Subtle body and Chakra system​​
Practical skills:
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Restorative yoga training
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Trauma-Informed Language
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Yoga classes
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Conscious Communication techniques
Certification and Yoga Alliance CEU points
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More Than a Practice—A Way of Living
This is not just a certification or a set of tools.
It’s a way of relating—to yourself, to others, and to the world.
By cultivating nervous system awareness, embodied presence, and compassionate understanding, you don’t just change how you teach—you change how you listen, respond, and live.
Meet your trainer
Dawn Thie teaches from lived experience.
Her work is deeply informed by her own life experiences and trauma, explored and integrated through an embodied, compassionate approach. Yoga was not just something she studied—it became a pathway for understanding her own nervous system, healing patterns held in the body, and reconnecting with a sense of safety and agency from within.
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With over 10 years of teaching experience, Dawn brings together classical yoga, modern neuroscience, and trauma-informed pedagogy in a way that is both accessible and deeply transformative. Her teaching goes beyond theory, inviting students to feel, notice, and understand what is happening within their own bodies as a foundation for learning.
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A defining layer of Dawn’s work is her extensive training on the psoas—often referred to as the fight-or-flight muscle. This somatic focus adds profound depth to trauma education, offering practical insight into how stress, survival responses, and unresolved experiences are stored in the body, and how they can be gently released and regulated through mindful practice.
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Dawn approaches teaching through clear pedagogy and a pragmatic lens, making complex concepts such as nervous system regulation, Polyvagal Theory, and trauma responses understandable and applicable in real life. Her trainings are experiential, grounded, and intentionally structured to support both personal integration and professional application.
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Whether working with yoga instructors, coaches, first responders, or professionals in high-stress environments, Dawn’s mission is to empower others to understand trauma not as something to “fix,” but as something that can be met with awareness, compassion, and embodied presence.
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This work is not just about learning techniques—it’s about changing how we relate to ourselves, how we hold space for others, and how we live.
