Refine, Deepen, and Transform Your Practice with our
Advanced 300 HR RYT Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training
At Pointe of Grace Yoga Institute, we offer a comprehensive, immersive, and globally accredited Yoga Teacher Training course designed to equip you to be a skilled and compassionate Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher!
Embody the POGYI Method™
The Pointe of Grace Yoga Institute Method™ is a signature approach to Trauma-Informed Yoga crafted by Lenora Rousseau. It comes from her unique blend of experience including over 10,000 hours of teaching Yoga and movement, informed by her education in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-recovery, and work in clinical crisis care.
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This method has been carefully and intentionally curated with research-backed practices so every practice maximizes the healing benefits of traditional Yoga, including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and more!
Through this Yoga Teacher Training, you will learn how to teach traditional Yoga using our POGYI method. Our training will:​​
What's Included
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270+ hours of Live, Real Time Instruction, giving you time to absorb and embody the course content as you make the transformational shift from Yoga Practitioner to Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor.
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FOUR 60 Minute private mentoring sessions as you develop a specialized workshop.​
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Live Teaching Practicum sessions where you can complete your intern teaching hours with your fellow peers and receive constructive feedback.
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Optional live coaching sessions with brief instructional overviews of the week's content and time to ask any questions you might have along the way.
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FREE online yoga classes through our Online Studio to complete the necessary practice hours for certification.
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Lifetime access to all lectures, classes, and course content through our YTT Alumni Page where you can always come back to content and maintain access to our network of graduates.
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Class Design and Sequencing Tools, Cueing Prompts, and Guided Meditation Scripts to help find your voice as a new teacher.
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Business tools including liability language, prompts to help you find your niche, marketing ideas, and more to empower you to succeed as a professional Yoga Instructor.
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800+ page accredited course manual to support your learning and teaching career.
Curriculum Overview
Our internationally accredited Trauma-Informed Adv. 300 HR RYT Certification Course meets and exceeds Yoga Alliance (YA) standards, aiming to elevate RYT 200 instructors' knowledge, teaching skills, and professional opportunities. This course equips them to lead effective, evidence-based Trauma-Informed Yoga classes across various traditions including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Chair, and Yoga Nidra.
Additionally, future YACEP-accredited Continuing Education Providers will gain the skills to contribute confidently to the global Yoga education community. The course covers Yoga's role in Trauma Recovery and Stress Reduction, revisits RYT fundamentals, and expands knowledge in safely teaching intermediate and advanced Asana postures, including:
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Yoga History, Styles, and Lineage
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Yoga Ethics & Philosophy
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Anatomy & Kinesiology for Yoga
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Anatomy of Trauma and Benefits of TI Yoga
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Anatomy of Pranayama & Yoga Breathing Techniques Subtle Body, Mudras, Mantras, and Bandhas
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Teaching Methodology for TI Hatha Yoga
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Fundamentals of ARC-based Sequencing & TI Yoga Cueing
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Alignment & Modifications for 100+ Asana/Yoga Postures
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Hands on Assits and Modifications
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Best Practices for Injuries, Contraindications, and Pregnancy
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Making Yoga Accessible for all levels and abilities
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The Scientific Benefits & Integration of Meditation
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Class Design for TI Yoga
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Cueing Salutations for Varying Levels
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Common Pose Sequences and Modifications for Varying Levels
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Finding Your Voice as a Yoga Teacher
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Fundamentals of Teaching TI Yin, Vinyasa, and Chair Yoga
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Professional Ethics as a Yoga Teacher & Best Practices
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Business Essentials for New Yoga Teachers
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RYT Path with Yoga Alliance
Weekend Warrior Schedule
Segment 1: Review 200 HR Course
Live-online YTT sessions: Select Saturdays
2:00-6:00 PM (PT) / 5:00-9:00PM (ET) /
6:00-10:00 AM (Japan Time) *note the date will be different in Japan
August 16th & 30th
September 13th &27th
October 11th & 25th
November 8th & 15th
December 6th & 20th
January 3rd & 10th
Teaching Practicum
These sessions will count towards Yoga Alliance teaching hours as you practice and give feedback with 200 HR students.
3:00-5:00 PM (PT)/6:00-8:00 PM (ET)/
7:00-9:00 AM (Japan Time)*note the date will be different in Japan
October 12th, 26th​
November 9th, 16th
January 4th
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Group Coaching Sessions
These sessions are an option for additional coaching and peer practice.
Thursday evenings
(August 20th-December 11th)
4:30-6:00 PM (PT)/7:30-9:00 PM (ET)/
8:30-10:30 AM (Japan Time, Fridays)
Segment 2: Workshop Development and
Adv. YTT Sessions
Prerequiste: Pass a Demo as per the POGYI Outline and Rubic as well as an Open-Book Multiple Choice Exam for Segment One (RYT 200 graduates of POGYI are exempt).
Research and Workshop Development: 4 one-to-one coaching sessions
TBS between student and lead instructor
Advanced YTT Lecture & Practicum: Select Saturdays
1:30-3:30 PM (PT) / 4:30-6:30PM (ET) /
6:30-8:30 AM (Japan Time)*Note the date will be different in Japan.
January 31st
February 7th & 21st
March 7th & 21st
April 4th & 18th
May 2nd, 16th, & 30th
June 13th & 27th
The Journey to Certification
and Beyond
Prerequisite to Enroll:
200 HR RYT Course Completion Certificate
Graduates Can Professionally:
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Teach Beginning to Advanced Group & Private Classes;
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Teach Online or In-Person with Confidence;
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Offer Beginning to Advanced Yoga Workshops;
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Host Beginning to Advanced Yoga Retreats;
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Continue to Expand Your Niche by Offering Your CEU Workshop through the YACEP creditentials of POG;
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Work in a Yoga Studio, Gym, Clinical Office, Hospital Setting, Corporate Setting, or Wellness Center;**
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Start Your Own In-Person or Online Yoga Studio, Business, Outreach, or Ministry;
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Work towards meeting YA standards for E-500 RYT, YACEP Provider, and RYS Educator.​
** Please note that employment opportunties vary by location, organization, and employer. Please inquire directly with any potential employers or organizations you wish to work with to ensure you understand their requirements before registering.
Certification Components Include:
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Attend Live Online YTT Sessions;
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Complete Homework for Credit (Pass/Fail) as Assigned;
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Complete 75 Hours of Personal Practice including 25 Hours of Intermediate/Advanced Level Practice;
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Pass a Demo as per the POGYI Outline and Rubic as well as an Open-Book Multiple Choice Exam for Segment One (RYT 200 graduates of POGYI are exempt);
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Complete 15 Hours of YTT Practicum Observation & Reflection;
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Complete a minimum of 15 Hours of Teaching, Assistant Teaching, and YTT Practicum Internship;
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Develop a 2 HR Workshop on Advanced YTT Application for Evaluation and YACEP Supervision;
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Present Your Workshop for 2 CEUs through POGYI.
Program Scholarships
We never want finances to hold someone back from their next step on their Yoga journey. Find more information about our military and community service scholarships below! If you're not eligible for any of the following scholarships and want to discuss options, please feel free to email us at team@pointeofgraceproject.com!
The deadline to register using MyCAA for the Fall is 07/19/2025
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In order to use this scholarship for our RYT program, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
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Military spouses of active-duty service members and spouses of National Guard and reserve members on Title 10 orders in grades E-1 through E-9, W-1 through W-3 and O-1 through O-3 can register for MyCAA financial assistance.
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OR Spouses married to members of the National Guard and reserves in these same pay grades are eligible.
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Must have a high school diploma or obtained a GED
If you meet these requirements, you can register for this course using the code MYCAA for 100% off at registration! Our team will follow up with you directly following registration to start the MyCAA process.
*Please note that if you do not successfully meet eligibility and complete the MyCAA process access to the course will be revoked and you will have to re-register to complete payment.
Early-Bird Pricing
Available until 07/19/2025
The below pricing does not include any scholarships. If none of these payment options work for you, please don't hesitate to send us an email and we can discuss alternative payment plans!
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