The Trauma-Informed Sect of School Yoga Institute was created by Jeanine Talento in 2019 and was brought to life and expanded with the collaboration of Brooke Alexander in 2021.
In the past few years, our Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Trainings have grown in popularity and our curriculum continues to evolve along with this emerging field of study.
Our Trauma-Informed programs are designed not only to provide you with the tools you need to share the ancient wisdom of yoga with others in a trauma-sensitive way but also to inquire into your own life from this perspective. We will focus heavily on the ways you can take yoga off of the mat and into the world, insighting powerful change in your communities.
Trauma-informed work is an investigation into who we are, what has shaped us, and how we can rediscover joy and embodiment in our lives. We come to realize that we can foster an even greater sense of intimacy and vitality not in spite of trauma, but actually because of it.
07:00 to 07:15 - Herbal tea
07:30 to 09:30 - Asana, pranayama, and relaxation
09:30 to 10:30 - Breakfast time
11:00 to 12:00 - Anatomy
12:30 to 13:30 - Philosophy lecture
13:30 to 14:30 - Lunch
14:30 to 15:30 - Personal study
15:30 to 16:00 - Cleansing and Karma yoga
16:00 to 17:30 - Asana alignment, adjustment, and practical training
18:00 to 19:00 - Meditation
19:00 - Dinner
21:00 - Lights out
Our Trauma-Informed programs are designed not only to provide you with the tools you need to share the ancient wisdom of yoga with others in a trauma-sensitive way but also to inquire into your own life from this perspective. We will focus heavily on the ways you can take yoga off of the mat and into the world, insighting powerful change in your communities.
Trauma-informed work is an investigation into who we are, what has shaped us, and how we can rediscover joy and embodiment in our lives. We come to realize that we can foster an even greater sense of intimacy and vitality not in spite of trauma, but actually because of it.
A yoga space that honors the nuance of the human experience facilitates an environment where each practitioner can take agency over their own bodily autonomy, nervous system regulation, and power of choice. A truly trauma-informed environment embraces and welcomes all emotional realities while highlighting the undeniable truth that embodiment means discerning for oneself what feels right and what feels safe in each moment.
Our integration of this knowledge then informs the way that we show up to hold space for others on their mats. With compassion, curiosity, and kindness we can broaden our willingness to meet the fluctuations of being human both within ourselves and within each other. Embodiment practices, such as Yoga asana, are proven to be the most effective modality in trauma recovery. With this in mind, we learn that we can excavate art from our painful experiences and use it all as a source of freedom and authentic self-expression.
Through the lens of Trauma-Informed education, Yoga is not only an art and a science but a necessity for the future of our world at large.
Because of the sensitive and intimate subject matter, we encourage all participants to have their own therapeutic support systems outside of the program container. Some of the topics covered in these programs are:
You will be served delicious gourmet breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day included in the price. Permaculture is a primary focus at Orada. You will be served delicious and nutritious vegetarian food, sourced almost entirely from the garden. Enjoy Portugal’s famous daily homemade bread, themed menu nights, and evening dining with music by the fire. Three mostly vegan or mostly gluten-free meals per day are included in your room. Fully gluten-free meals prepared with care and originality can be served upon request for an additional fee.
When traveling outside of your home country, it is a good idea to take the extra steps to protect your immune system. If you have never traveled outside of your country, this may make you more susceptible to getting tummy sickness because your body will be exposed to unfamiliar bacteria. Even though the retreat center has filtered water, they recommend bringing a water filter or water purification tablets.
The following meals are included:
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
