Become a Connected Warriors Trauma-Conscious Yoga Teacher!

Connected Warriors is proud to be supported by a team of expertly trained volunteer yoga teachers who teach Connected Warriors yoga classes worldwide.

Our Connected Warriors Trauma-Conscious Yoga Training offers the following:

• An understanding of military culture

• A working knowledge of the physiology and biology of trauma

• How yoga is a tool for Post-Traumatic Stress (Disorder)

• Proficiency in teaching a Connected Warriors class using our evidence-based teaching protocols.

We offer two trainings:

Track 1- Program training in exchange for a six-month commitment to teach (minimum of 12 classes) OR Yoga Alliance CEU’s are available at a nominal cost.

-Home Study Component (Training Manual & Required Reading List)

-Video and/or video conference component – 5 hrs., offered monthly

-In-Person Practicum – 3 hrs., Offered on-demand (Attendance at in-person training to practice teaching exercises; Facilitated by CW trainer who will provide support and answers to any questions; limited to 20 participants; both fee & exchange based)

Registration Fee: $40*
*Scholarships available with commitment to teaching, please request information during the application process.

Track 2- Trauma-Conscious Yoga Teacher Training for those who have an interest in this subject matter in exchange for one-year commitment to teach (minimum of 18 classes) OR you will receive 10 CEU’s for Yoga Alliance at nominal cost.

-Home Study Component (Training Manual & Required Reading List)

-In-Person Training – 6.5 hrs., Offered periodically (Attendance at an in-person training day to review Home-Study materials; Facilitated by qualified CW trainer; Fee based)

-In-Person Practicum- 3 hrs., Offered on-demand (Attendance at in-person training to practice teaching exercises; Facilitated by CW trainer who will provide support and answers to any questions; limited to 20 participants; both fee & exchange based)

Registration Fee: $199*
*Scholarships available with commitment, please request information during the application process.

 (Click here for Required Reading)

Once you have completed the training, here are the requirements to teach a Connected Warriors class:

• Connected Warriors Trauma-Conscious Yoga Training Certificate

• Minimum 200-hr yoga teacher certification*

• Yoga Alliance registration, or equivalent

• Minimum 30 hours of yoga teaching experience

• Personal professional liability insurance

• CPR certification

**If you are a Current Connected Warriors teacher, Veteran or Active-Duty Servicemember or interested in scholarship opportunities, please contact  programs@connectedwarriors.org. 

For more information, please download our training information sheet here.