100H Trauma Informed MOTA Yoga Teacher Training: The Art of Embodiment - HYBRID
The 100 hour training weaves together the foundations from the 50 hour training and continues to break down what it means to be a lifelong practitioner of yoga. Through the lens of embodiment you will learn how to hold trauma-informed spaces, understand the traditions of yoga and it’s lineages, incorporate anatomy into your classes, build your brand and how to embody yoga. This training will incorporate new teachers and teachings to continue the path of learning and diversify perspectives.
TI-MYTT 5H Module: Restorative Yoga: Settling into Rest
What does it mean to be trauma informed? Often the response to this question is to offer practices like restorative yoga, no hands on assists and doing everything possible not to trigger someone. These are wonderful practices to start with if you’re new to teaching yoga but that barely scratches the surface.
Rolling Modules for our Trauma Informed Teacher Training
We’re recharging during this time to come back ready to dive back into our training program! Enjoy yourself! If you’d like to suggest topics for our modules, send us an email on what you’d like to learn more about!
TI-MYTT 5H Module: Deep Dive into Pranayama
What does it mean to be trauma informed? Often the response to this question is to offer practices like restorative yoga, no hands on assists and doing everything possible not to trigger someone. These are wonderful practices to start with if you’re new to teaching yoga but that barely scratches the surface.
TI-MYTT Mentorship Module Spring ‘24
Are you ready to dive deeper into your self-study? The TI-MYTT Mentorship/Studentship module is created to support the individualism of your unique practice and journey. The mentorship modules are designed to support you in the direction you would like to take your wellness career or personal practice. Whether that is through the lens of teaching group classes, working one on one with clients, incorporating new practices into your already existing career or understanding how this practice supports your human experience. The mentorship is where you get to nerd out and continue to lean into your passions to figure out your niche when it comes to teaching and living your yoga.
Rest & Restore: A Workshop on Restorative Yoga and Learning to Support yourself with Props
In this workshop, we will explore the dynamic practice of restorative yoga and how it can be essential to combat the everyday hustle of grind culture.
TI-MYTT 5HR Module: Learning to teach Restorative Yoga & the Power of Rest
Join Monia and Sophie in a rolling module on the power of restorative yoga. Learn how to sequence, be okay with silence and the importance of props integration.
TI-MYTT 50 Hour: A Trauma-Informed Personal Practice
Our teacher training is self-paced and module-based. Which means you can start wherever you’d like within this program. There is no requirement to do this training in any specific order. With a two year timeline, you have the space to move through this at your own pace. Start with this module and roll right into the 50h which will begin in February 2024.
TI-MYTT 5HR Module: King Dancer: Yoga Mythology, Mantra, and the Five Actions of Shiva
Join Roberto Lim in this teacher’s module of King Dancer (Nataraj) for a deeper dive into the teachings of the Five Acts of Shiva (Pancakrtya) to expand your awareness and fulfillment. You will learn mythology and symbolism of King Dancer.
MOTA Asana Lab - Backbends
Photoshoot Session
Dhanurasana ~ Urdhva Dhanurasana ~ Bhujangasana
Bow ~ Wheel ~ Cobra
MOTA is building an Asana (Posture) manual!
We are looking for students who are interested in being apart of the manual. This will be a free offering and the class will consist of taking photos of a series of "like" postures.
For example, we will have a session that is just focused on Adho Muhka Svanasana (Dogward Facing Dog) Variations... another on the Virabhadrasanas (Warrior poses). Because we will be using your images in our manual and in the future for marketing, a signature of on a photo release form will be required to attend to give us permission to use your images.
Space is limited to 4 students, You will have copies of the final images for your own personal/professional use!
What is a Asana Lab?
Asana Labs are sessions that break down the anatomy and alignment of the asana. We will explore structure with props and our personal foundations to find foster longevity in our practice and physical body.
PLEASE WEAR ALL BLACK
Introduction to the Yogic Energy Body & Meditation w/ Roberto Lim & Sophie Lyons
cultivate greater presence and inner awareness
Dive deeper into your Yoga practice with Roberto and Sophie who will introduce you to your energetic body and guide you in a meditation practice to cultivate greater presence and inner awareness. Meditation is a keystone in the inner practices of Yoga. Bring your yoga mat and wear loose clothing for a short movement practice to prepare your spine and lower body, and your curiosity as there will be time for discussion. Students of all levels are welcome.
Other Happenings…
The Inner Dimensions of Yoga: A Deeper Dive into the Yogic Energy Body & Meditation w/ Roberto Lim & Sophie
With consistency, meditation can bring inner peace & may open new doorways.
Dive deeper into your Yoga practice & studies with Roberto and Sophie. They will introduce you to: Yogic models of the energetic body; teachings on meditation & their sources; a preparatory pranayama (breathing practice) for meditation; a look into the decontextualization of mindfulness in the West & a trauma informed meditation practice to cultivate greater presence & inner awareness.
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This rate is for people who identify as BIPOC or trans. At the moment we currently do not have anyone on staff that identifies as trans but we would like to help create spaces for wellness and education for the trans community.
The rate for this community is designed to support those who typically don’t have access or feel welcome in wellness spaces. If you’re able to pay more, you have the option to do so at checkout but if this rate aligns with your accessibility, please choose at your discretion.
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This rate is our standard rate which sustains our offering for our community. This rate allows us to support our teachers so that they can continue their self studies (Svādhyāya) and education to guide y’all into your wellness education journey.
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This rate is for those who have the ability to pay more to support the BIPOC & Trans communities, as well as our teaching staff. This rate allows us to offer as many resources as we can to promote longevity in education for our students but also sustain the financial livelihood of MOTA.
Other TI-MYTT Offerings…
Weekend Pass: Home Practice
Join Sophie & Monia for a weekend of the 50 hour Trauma Informed Personal Practice training. A home practice is one of the many tools you can use to self regulate your nervous system. During this weekend, you will invited to develop a deeper understanding of meeting yourself where you are at. We will break down how to put together foundational asanas (Yoga postures) to piece together small home practices that feel intuitive to your body. We will incorporate the use of props, different lineages of the Yoga practice & other ways can support you in your practices by yourself or with others.
MOTA Asana Lab - Seated Shapes
Photoshoot Session
Janusirsana ~ Marichyasana ~ Matsyendrasana
Head to Knee ~ Seated Twist ~ Half Lord of the Fishes
MOTA is building an Asana (Posture) manual!
We are looking for students who are interested in being apart of the manual. This will be a free offering and the class will consist of taking photos of a series of "like" postures.
For example, we will have a session that is just focused on Adho Muhka Svanasana (Dogward Facing Dog) Variations... another on the Virabhadrasanas (Warrior poses). Because we will be using your images in our manual and in the future for marketing, a signature of on a photo release form will be required to attend to give us permission to use your images.
Space is limited to 4 students, You will have copies of the final images for your own personal/professional use!
What is a Asana Lab?
Asana Labs are sessions that break down the anatomy and alignment of the asana. We will explore structure with props and our personal foundations to find foster longevity in our practice and physical body.
PLEASE WEAR ALL BLACK
TI-MYTT Mentorship Spring 2023
TI-MYTT
Mentorship Module
Are you ready to dive deeper into your self-study? The TI-MYTT Mentorship/Studentship module is created to support the individualism of your unique practice and journey. This module is offered as continuing education for students actively enrolled in the 250 Hour Self-paced Trauma-Inclusive MOTA Yoga Teacher Training. If you aren’t sure if you’re ready to dive into the training but are looking for mentorship or to develop your studentship through the guidance of instructors and peers, sign up! There’s not better time to start than now.
MOTA Asana Lab - Triangle Shapes
Photoshoot Session
Trikonasa ~ Utthita Parsvakonasana ~ Parsvottanasana
Triangle ~ Extended Side Angle ~ Pyramid
MOTA is building an Asana (Posture) manual!
We are looking for students who are interested in being apart of the manual. This will be a free offering and the class will consist of taking photos of a series of "like" postures.
For example, we will have a session that is just focused on Adho Muhka Svanasana (Dogward Facing Dog) Variations... another on the Virabhadrasanas (Warrior poses). Because we will be using your images in our manual and in the future for marketing, a signature of on a photo release form will be required to attend to give us permission to use your images.
Space is limited to 4 students, You will have copies of the final images for your own personal/professional use!
What is a Asana Lab?
Asana Labs are sessions that break down the anatomy and alignment of the asana. We will explore structure with props and our personal foundations to find foster longevity in our practice and physical body.
PLEASE WEAR ALL BLACK
Weekend Pass: Choice Making
Join Sophie & Monia for a weekend of the 50 hour Trauma Informed Personal Practice training. During this weekend we will break down the value of agency and self advocacy. Choice making is a tool you can use with your personal practice & guiding others. We will look into deepen the practice of Svādhyāya (self-study) and begin to explore ways to create safer practices in public group classes & community spaces. Not only in the wellness world but within your daily life. These practices are the foundations to paving the way for your self expression, autonomy & empowerment.
MOTA Asana Lab - Warriors, Dogs & Lunges
Photoshoot Session
Urdhva Muhka Svavanasana ~ Anjenasana~ Virabhadrasana
Upward Facing Dog ~ Low Lunge ~ Warrior
MOTA is building an Asana (Posture) manual!
We are looking for students who are interested in being apart of the manual. This will be a free offering and the class will consist of taking photos of a series of "like" postures.
For example, we will have a session that is just focused on Adho Muhka Svanasana (Dogward Facing Dog) Variations... another on the Virabhadrasanas (Warrior poses). Because we will be using your images in our manual and in the future for marketing, a signature of on a photo release form will be required to attend to give us permission to use your images.
Space is limited to 4 students, You will have copies of the final images for your own personal/professional use!
What is a Asana Lab?
Asana Labs are sessions that break down the anatomy and alignment of the asana. We will explore structure with props and our personal foundations to find foster longevity in our practice and physical body.
PLEASE WEAR ALL BLACK