Trauma-Informed Training

My Trauma-Informed Training is for anyone who wants to learn practical techniques for supporting and empowering people who have experienced trauma, especially sexual assault survivors.

Through this Yoga Alliance–certified training, you’ll learn how to use yoga-based practices to foster deep healing for survivors—while also tending to your own wellbeing along the way.

These training draws students from around the world who want to study trauma-informed yoga movement, mindfulness, and meditation practices that support recovery from the impacts of sexual trauma.

Through My Trauma-Informed Training,

*Teach trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, and meditation.
*Use movement, mindfulness, and meditation practices to support healing from sexual trauma.
*Teach survivors of sexual assault and abuse through the lenses of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
*Cultivate safe, grounded, and healing spaces for survivors.
*Foundational principles of trauma-informed yoga.
*How sexual trauma affects survivors emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
*The lived experiences of survivors, particularly women of color and with other marginalized identifies.
*Yoga, mindfulness, and meditation techniques that support trauma healing.
*Building community spaces where survivors feel welcome, seen, and supported.
*Continuing Education credit from the Yoga Alliance.
*Discussions and demo classes that highlight diverse teaching styles.
*Open conversations with survivors of sexual trauma about how yoga and meditation have supported their healing.
*Multiple opportunities for you to practice teaching in supportive small groups.
*Trauma-Informed Certification once you finish the training.
*A 95-page manual that includes major themes of:
• Teaching trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, and meditation
• Creating space for women to heal from sexual trauma.
• Leading through the lenses of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Caring for yourself as a teacher.

Next Training: April 11-12, 2026

My next immersive Trauma-Informed Training weekend will be held April 11–12, 2026.

Through this online training, you’ll learn in-depth practices for trauma-informed leadership and facilitation, as well as how to create safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces for sexual assault survivors—all while caring for your own wellbeing.

This is a 10-hour training. All participants will receive a trauma-informed certificate and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed leadership. Whether you’re a therapist, nurse practitioner, yoga teacher, or dance instructor, this training supports people from all backgrounds in approaching their work with greater consciousness, compassion, and humanity—ultimately helping create a safer and more welcoming world for us all.

Registration opens March 1, 2026.

Trauma-Informed Training Interest Form

You’re invited to fill in your information to receive periodic updates and announcements about my Trauma-Informed Training.

“Slowing down is really hard for me and I learned so much on how to do that in this training. I appreciated the detail and depth of the content. It was all so important. I learned so much more than expected. I loved all the teacher trainers and how they used the space. Every section of the guide was filled with so much useful content. I also appreciate the independent coursework questions that accompany the teacher guide. It's helping me process more of this training and make my learning more personal.”

- Alex, Washington, D.C.
“The healing I have received from the Teacher Training has already begun to permeate my body and my life. I can see and feel its effects on the people around me and the ways I engage with the world. I will be unpacking and processing the known and unknown ways this Teacher Training has benefited me for years to come. I am grateful.”

— Justine, Oakland, CA
“I liked that every part of the Teacher Training was invitational and we weren’t pushed beyond our comfort. I loved how warm and welcoming everyone was and how it was not just a place to learn but to heal as well.”

— Elle, Washington, D.C.
“The training i received shifted how i approach my work by first allowing me to heal from my own sexual trauma. In doing so, i began to reflect on the lack of access to sexual trauma informed yoga in the Black community. I wanted to make these spaces SAFE to folks who are trying to own their pleasure and explore coming home to their bodies. The curriculum gave me tools to add to the classroom so that people feel safe in the room, in their bodies, and with me. The curriculum helped me learn how to take care of myself as a teacher who is healing WITH my class.”

— Tiara, Atlanta, GA
“In three weekends of our Teacher Training we went from a group of strangers to a team. I was able to speak some of my insecurities and worries and the group held me. I think the most helpful aspect was that Halli modeled what it means to be a healthy and attentive teacher. It was clear that everyone’s contribution mattered and our mistakes were a part of the learning process. I experienced so much love from others in the Teacher Training.”

— Amacy, Salt Lake City, UT
“In the Teacher Training, safe space was being created and safe space was being held.”

— Stephanie, Atlanta, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

If you don’t find the answers to your questions here, please feel free to connect with me.

Do I need to be a yoga teacher to take the training?

No. Everyone is welcome — social workers, therapists, yoga teachers, attorneys, etc. — no yoga or meditation experience necessary. We value coming together as a diverse community.

What are the training hours?

Our online sessions will be on Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th—each day from:

10:00am-12:00pm ET
1:00pm-4:00pm ET

Does this training qualify for Continuing Education credits with the Yoga Alliance?

Yes, completion of our full Trauma-Informed Training will provide you with 10 hour of Continuing Education (CE) credits with the Yoga Alliance. At the end of the Trauma-Informed Training, you will receive instructions on how to submit your Continuing Education hours. If you’d like five additional CE hours, you can complete and submit the Trauma-Informed Training individual coursework on your own time.

What if I can’t make every session?

That’s fine! All sessions are recorded and shared with participants, so you can go back and watch any parts you missed.

What can I teach once the training is complete?

This training is for you to use however is most helpful for your work and/or your own healing. You may, for example, want to learn breathing techniques to help survivors in your social work practice, or yoga movement to help calm your own nervous system, or meditations to include in the yoga classes you teach. How you use this curriculum is completely up to you and I trust your judgement.

Is financial support available?

The ultimate goal of this Trauma-Informed Training is to share yoga-based tools to support their healing with as many survivors as possible. Because of this, I use a sliding scale payment model that empowers you to choose the payment amount that fits your needs.

The full price of this training is $150. If that doesn't work for you, you’re invited to choose one of the other amounts — $50, or $75 — that you feel comfortable with and that feels fair given your personal finances. All payments are made in two installments.

Is the training open to everyone?

Yes. Everyone interested in working with survivors is welcome — social workers, therapists, yoga teachers, attorneys, etc. — no yoga or meditation experience necessary. We value coming together as a diverse community.

Are group discounts available?

Yes! I offer discounts for groups of two or more. Please email me (halli@hallifaulkner.com) for details.

What do I have to do in order to get a Trauma-Informed Certification?

Join our live online sessions and complete five hours of individual coursework. Your digital Trauma-Informed Certification will be emailed to you one week after our training is complete.