A Trauma-Informed Personal Practice
50 Hour Module
Enrollment opens Fall of 2024!
The 50 hour intensive is the foundation of MOTA’s teacher training. This is a training for all students and teachers of yoga to cultivate the ability to tune into their bodies, express agency and feel empowered to engage in the practice of yoga in community. During this training we will uncover the innate tools you have within yourself to find options that feel accessible to you, learn about functional anatomy and yoga theory, navigating safe and inclusive yoga spaces and how to nurture a home practice. This training is a space to dive deeper as a student of yoga and begin to articulate how you would like to show up as a leader in wellness spaces.
Reading for the Training: All About Love by Bell Hooks
What you’ll learn
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FEB 17th 11a-3:30p
FEB 18th 10a-3:30p
In this module we will learn the fundamental theories around yoga & trauma.
You will learn to decipher the difference between westernized Yoga and the ways in which we can decolonize to support the integral roots of the practices.
When exploring your practice it is important to understand where trauma might exist and how to navigate those experiences. This also applies for those teaching classes and working with individuals who might be dysregulated from trauma.
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MARCH 23rd 11a-3:30p
MARCH 24th 10a-3:30p
Special Guest TBD
Often in public group classes the western standard is to do what is told in the “deepest” expression of the asana shape. Similarly, a lot of us do not feel represented in these classes.
During this module you will learn how to decipher what spaces are safe for you, what feels accessible to your body, & if the space supports you as the individual & your intersections of identity.
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APRIL 20th 11a-3:30p
APRIL 21st 10a-3:30p
When working with your body it is important to understand how the body works. We know that when we one foot steps forward the other one follows. However, most of us don’t have an idea of how the other body systems work together to support us as a whole.
We will break down the relationship between the some of the 11 major body systems. Which will consist of, but not limited to: the nervous system, skeletal system & musculature system.
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MAY 25th 11a-3:30p
MAY 26th 10a-3:30p
Within your body it is important to understand the value of agency and self advocacy. Choice making is a tool you can use with your personal practice & guiding others.
When you begin to deepen your Svādhyāya (self-study), you will 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.
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JUNE 15th 11a-3:30p
JUNE 16th 10a-3:30p
A home practice is one of the many tools you can use to self regulate your nervous system.
During this module, 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.
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-Upon Registration, you will receive a list of required articles to read/review.
Rates
Bipoc & Trans + PWYC
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$425.00+
If you have the ability to pay more, please send us an email with the rate you would like to pay and we can arrange the payment preference.
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Pay $100 Deposit HERE for Payment Plan
*all payments are final - no transfers or refunds.
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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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We understand that trainings are a great way to develop a deeper awareness within our educational, mental and spiritual body. We also understand that these costs can be quite high to pay all at once. This is why we are offing payments plans for ALL rates.
Deposit/Payment 1 - 1/13 ~ $100
Payment 2 - 2/13 ~ $65
Payment 3 - 3/13 ~ $65
Payment 4 - 4/13 ~ $65
Payment 5 - 5/13 ~ $65
Payment 6 - 6/13 ~ $65
Email to set up a payment plan
*Set as an autopay, all payments are final - no transfers or refunds.
Foundational Rate + PWYC
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$650.00+
If you have the ability to pay more, please send us an email with the rate you would like to pay and we can arrange the payment preference.
OR
Pay $150 Deposit for Payment Plan HERE
*all payments are final - no transfers or refunds.
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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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We understand that trainings are a great way to develop a deeper awareness within our educational, mental and spiritual body. We also understand that these costs can be quite high to pay all at once. This is why we are offing payments plans for ALL rates.
Deposit/Payment 1 - 1/13 ~ $150
Payment 2 - 2/13 ~ $100
Payment 3 - 3/13 ~ $100
Payment 4 - 4/13 ~ $100
Payment 5 - 5/13 ~ $100
Payment 6 - 6/13 ~ $100
Email to set up a payment plan
*Set as an autopay, all payments are final - no transfers or refunds.
Ability Rate + PWYC
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$875.00+
If you have the ability to pay more, please send us an email with the rate you would like to pay and we can arrange the payment preference.
OR
Pay $300 Deposit for Payment Plan HERE
*all payments are final - no transfers or refunds.
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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.
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We understand that trainings are a great way to develop a deeper awareness within our educational, mental and spiritual body. We also understand that these costs can be quite high to pay all at once. This is why we are offing payments plans for ALL rates.
Deposit/Payment 1 - 1/13 ~ $300
Payment 2 - 2/13 ~ $115
Payment 3 - 3/13 ~ $115
Payment 4 - 4/13 ~ $115
Payment 5 - 5/13 ~ $115
Payment 6 - 6/13 ~ $115
Email to set up a payment plan
*Set as an autopay, all payments are final - no transfers or refunds.
Scholarship Application
Please note that we are not currently accepting application for the 50h module currently in session. We will reopen registration in Fall of ‘24.
If you would like to review the questions to have them ready for when we reopen the application - they are below.
Any applications sent in now will not be reviewed.
We offer two scholarships for this training module.
We are always accepting donations to support these scholarships. For every $650 donated (the Foundational rate) we will match 100% to offer another scholarship. If you are interested in donating, please donate to our venmo account: @MOTAFWS
At this time scholarships for the 50h module is closed for the year. We will update this page when we reopen our scholarships for the next module!
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