Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Trainings

Rooted in Evidence.

Grounded in Integrity.

Open to All.

Not Just a Certification

A Formation in Healing, Science, and Spirit

Whether you are pursuing professional certification, deepening your personal practice, serving in ministry, working in clinical settings, or exploring your next chapter, our trainings are designed to cultivate both competence and character.

We welcome students from diverse professional, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds. Our Yoga-Alliance Accredited programs are grounded in trauma-informed principles, nervous system science, and classical Yoga foundations, with options for both faith-integrated and traditional experiences.

Hi, I'm Lenora Rousseau, lead instructor and founder of the Pointe of Grace Yoga Institute.

I have integrated over a 10 years of education, experience, and research with over 10,000 hours of teaching Yoga and movement to develop Trauma-Informed, evidence-based Yoga Teaching Training Courses that help people not only grow as teachers but transform as human beings. As an E-RYT 500, Ordained Minister, Certified Spiritual Director, and MSW Intern, I've spent years blending Yoga, behavioral health coaching, and spiritual care into programs that facilitate meaningful healing and resilience.

Our training programs exists for people just like you - those looking to step into the next chapter of their vocational calling with clarity and purpose.

Military Spouse Scholarships & Support

Lenora founded this program as a military spouse, and we are honored to support military spouses pursuing meaningful, flexible, and portable career pathways. Eligible students may qualify for up to 100% tuition through the SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA).

Want to learn more about Lenora's journey as a military spouse? Read her story here

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What Trauma-Informed Means to Us

For us, it means:

Every sequence is built for the most dysregulated nervous system in the room
Every cue offers choice and accessibility
Every student is met where they are, whether brand new or advanced

In training, this looks like:

Clear instruction (no prior Yoga or science background required)
Scaffolded learning that builds mastery step by step
Private coaching opportunities and robust practicum support

We don’t assume experience. We build it.

Why Train With Pointe of Grace?

The POGYI Method: Where Science, Tradition & Trauma-Informed Practice Meet

Evidence-Based

We honor Yoga’s ancient roots while grounding your teaching in modern science.

You’ll learn:

How breath, movement, and interoception impact the nervous system
How to articulate the physiological purpose of what you’re teaching
How to adapt practices for clinical, ministry, nonprofit, and studio settings

Students often tell us:

“I finally understand why Yoga works — and how to explain it.”

ARC-Based Sequencing & Clear Cueing

Our ARC framework will allow you to create classes with ease and impact. You will also learn how to cue consistently and confidently.

We teach:

Sequencing that supports optimal stress cycle completion
Cueing that meets the most dysregulated person first and builds from there
Language that increases clarity, accessibility, and nervous system safety

No Yogi left behind.

**Designed to Transform You, Not Just Certify You**

Students consistently share that they leave knowing Yoga more deeply and knowing themselves more deeply.

Our POGYI Students Receive:

Private Coaching with a POGYI Coach: minimum of 4 hours of One-to-one practice and feedback sessions.
Lead Instructor Mentoring: up to 2 hours of direct access for guidance on teaching, career direction, or integration.
12–18 Months of On-Demand Studio Access: both free and paid studio classes included.
Lifetime Course Access + Updates: Including new material added in future cohorts.
Affiliate Opportunities for Graduates: Share programs you love and receive revenue.
A Community of Exceptional Humans: Ongoing connection through alumni spaces and newsletters.

Advanced 300-Hour students may also apply for:

Internship and work-study options
Administrative or Yoga-based practicum roles

Experience It for Yourself

Many yoga teacher trainings tell you what they teach.

We'd rather show you.

Reading about trauma-informed Yoga and experiencing it are two very different things. We invite you to take a full-length, all-levels class taught by Lenora. We'll also share a brief overview of our teacher training pathways and what makes our approach to Yoga education unique.

✔ Experience our trauma-informed teaching approach firsthand

✔ Practice with a full-length all-levels class

✔ Learn about our 200 and 300 Hour training pathways

✔ Explore at your own pace with no obligation to enroll

Explore Our Approach

Choose Your Path

Our Yoga Teacher Trainings offer a flexible, inclusive experience designed to meet you where you are.

Whether you are seeking a Christ-Centered experience that integrates faith and spiritual formation or an Open practicum pathway focused on broader community applications, you'll receive the same trauma-informed, evidence-based education and personalized support. We welcome students from all backgrounds, beliefs, and levels of experience.

Christ-Centered Practicum and Applications

Integrate your spiritual life with your teaching practice through optional faith-centered discussions, practicum experiences, and reflection.

Rooted in our United Methodist connection, this pathway is designed for those who want to explore the intersection of Yoga and personal faith.

Open Practicum and Applications

Whether your interests include wellness, healthcare, education, coaching, nonprofit leadership, community outreach, or yoga instruction, this pathway offers flexibility to integrate your training into the environments where you feel called to serve.

Students in this pathway complete the same high-quality educational experience while tailoring practicum opportunities and applications to their individual goals, interests, and areas of impact.

Which Program Is Right For Me?

200 HR RYT

200 HR RYTis the hallmark of Teacher Training and gives you an internationally accredited certification, so you can teach anywhere!

This is perfect for those with or without Yoga experience who are just getting started in YTT.

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Adv. 300 HR RYT

Prerequisite: RYT 200 Certificate and 100 hours of teaching experience to register with the Yoga Alliance.

This program is perfect for 200 RYTs looking to take their Yoga career to the next level. With this advanced training, you will be able to position yourself as an expert in your field and deepen your practice.