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Begin Your Journey As A Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher!

Transform your life and others’ through evidence-based, heart-centered Yoga.


Learn to teach with confidence, safety, and presence in a program that nurtures your growth from the inside out.

Start Your 200 HR RYT Journey

Why Trauma-Informed Training Matters

Yoga is more than movement; it’s a pathway to healing, awareness, and connection.

Our trauma-informed approach recognizes that every student brings a unique story into the room. Through an understanding of the nervous system, stress response, and adaptive teaching, you’ll learn how to guide practices that feel safe, supportive, and truly impactful.

This is Yoga designed to meet people where they are and help them move forward with greater resilience and agency

You’ll learn:

  • The science and impact trauma has on someone's body and mind
  • To offer cues that rebuild the mind-body connection through interoception and proprioception
  • To modify postures for different levels of regulation, experience, and abilities 
  • To create sequences that complete stress cycles
  • To teach in a way that builds trust, agency, and resilience

This isn’t an add-on. It’s the foundation of everything we do.

If This Resonates, You're in the Right Place

If you’re drawn to Yoga as a tool for meaningful impact, this training is designed for you.

This program is especially aligned for:

  • Non-profit leaders and ministry professionals who want to bring accessible, somatic practices into spaces where they’re often missing
  • Clinicians, therapists, and mental health professionals looking to integrate somatic-based approaches into their work
  • Active duty military, veterans, and spouses seeking tools for regulation, resilience, and community support
  • Aspiring or current Yoga teachers who want to lead classes that are inclusive, adaptive, and truly effective
  • Anyone who feels called to create safe, supportive spaces for others through Yoga

You don’t need to have it all figured out.


You just need a desire to support others in a way that is grounded, informed, and impactful.

Real Students. Real Impact.

Hannah Bernstein, 200RYT, ABA

Completing this 200-hour trauma-informed training with Lenora has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life, both personally and professionally. From the very first session, it was clear that the curriculum was built with extraordinary care and intention. The trauma-informed framework didn't just shape how I understand yoga as a healing tool; it deepened my relationship with my own body and nervous system, helped me grow through one of the biggest transitions of my life, and gave me the confidence to step into teaching.

Jenny Means, 500RYT

My time with POGYI has been life changing. I learned so much about trauma and how to adjust my teaching to help others in this area. I really liked to how we were live online and really felt close to everyone in our training. The training was very intense and went extremely deep into each area. I love how we went over lessons but had visuals to review for ....ever! Lenora taught me about practical/somatic tools, compassionate language and how to create a safe yoga space.I needed this for my OWN nervous system and excited to continue this journey. I know Lenora will always be there to cheer me on and I SO appreciate that. Highly recommend POGYI.

Tami Jungklaus, NP, 500-RYT

Lenora's teaching style is deeply empathetic and supportive. She has an innate ability to understand each student's unique journey and challenges, providing personalized guidance that makes you feel truly seen and valued. Her compassionate approach creates a nurturing environment where growth and self-discovery flourish. Lenora's adaptability is remarkable. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to advanced yoga practices, she seamlessly adjusts her teaching to meet you where you are. Her extensive knowledge of yoga philosophy, anatomy, and various styles is evident in every class, making the learning experience rich and comprehensive. Lenora's intelligence shines through in her insightful teachings. She has a profound understanding of the mind-body connection and shares this wisdom in a way that is both accessible and profound.

Kaley Lawrie, 200 RYT

I had a wonderful experience with Pointe of Grace Yoga Institute! You can tell Lenora has a passion for teaching and for the benefits of trauma-informed yoga practice. The training is comprehensive, thoughtful, and gives you a solid foundation upon which to build your practice as a future yoga teacher. I enjoyed every minute and would highly recommend POGYI to anyone looking to become a registered yoga teacher!

Zandra Michel, LMHC, 500RYT

For years, I tried to complete my 500-hour training, but I had a difficult time finding a school where I truly felt supported, not only in my yoga practice but also in life in general. Point of Grace gave me exactly that. Lenora is incredibly skilled. Her compassion, patience, and passion for teaching yoga inspired me to deepen my commitment to the practice. The classes and workshops are very well structured and thoughtfully designed. I can truly say that I grew both as a practitioner and yoga teacher I highly recommend Point of Grace to anyone looking to deepen their practice and expand their knowledge of yoga.

What You'll Learn

Our curriculum is built around the 12 core competencies required by Yoga Alliance and taught through a trauma-informed, real-world teaching lens.

Everything You Need to Teach with Confidence

This training is designed to fully support you, from your first lecture to confidently leading your own classes. 

Everything is included so you can focus on learning, practicing, and teaching without hidden costs or add-ons.

Core Value Items

Lifetime Access to Your Training

      Revisit lectures, materials, and resources anytime as your teaching evolves. Plus, you'll have access to any new content created for future cohorts. 

An 800+ page Course Manual

      A comprehensive instruction manual with absolutely everything you'll ever need to teach in one document. With a variety of worksheets and scripts included.

FREE Classes through our Online Studio

      Complete your required practice hours and continue growing with an ever-expanding library of classes.

1:1 Mentorship Through POGYI Coaching

      Receive personalized guidance, feedback, and support throughout your training. 

Direct Access to Expert Instructors

      Use dedicated instructor time to ask questions, refine your teaching, and deepen your understanding.

A Global, Supportive Community 

      Connect with students and graduates across diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bonuses

Rising Resilient Program

A 6-week guided experience integrating neuroscience, behavioral health education, mindfulness meditation, somatic practices, and spiritual reflection. Find resilience within yourself and engage all aspects of your being, including body, mind, heart, and spirit!

PLUS! Free access to Rising Resilient

Our 6 week trauma and stress recovery program. An invitation to rebuild safety, regulation, and resilience from the inside out through behavioral health education & tools, mindfulness meditation, somatic practices, and spiritual reflection. 

We include this program to support your own nervous system and well-being as you move through training. As you learn to hold space for others, it’s just as important to have tools that support you.

Take A Closer Look

What It Takes to Graduate

Our requirements are designed in alignment with Yoga Alliance accreditation and to ensure you finish as a confident and fully supported Yoga Teacher

  • Complete all training lectures and coursework
  • Complete 75 personal practice hours in our Online Studio
  • Complete practicum teaching requirements through live-sessions and POGYI coaching
  • Teach 5 internship classes to at least one adult (does not require teaching in a studio)
  • Pass an open-book exam
  • Complete a teaching demonstration, evaluated by the lead instructor. 

Choose Your Path

We recognize that students come from a wide range of backgrounds, beliefs, and intentions.

That’s why we offer two distinct pathways within the same Yoga Alliance-accredited training, so you can choose the experience that aligns best with you.

Both pathways follow the same core curriculum and lead to the same certification.

Christ-Centered Pathway

Explore the connection between Yoga and personal faith through optional discussions, reflection, and practicum experiences.

Rooted in our connection with the FLUMC conference, this pathway is available for those who want to incorporate faith into their training.

Traditional Pathway

A fully secular experience focused on the physical, mental, and professional aspects of yoga teacher training.

Ideal for those who prefer a traditional approach or want to keep their personal spirituality separate from their teaching.

Choose Your Learning Format

Live-Online Immersive Training

A structured, real-time training experience with weekly live sessions, guided support, and a cohort of peers alongside you. 

What’s included:

  • ~18 weeks of weekly live lectures
  • Group practicum to build confidence and integration
  • 4 hours of 1:1 POGYI Coaching sessions to refine your teaching skills
  • 2 hours of Lead Instructor Coaching & Mentoring to provide advice on any and all aspects of your Yoga Teacher journey!
  • Real-time support from instructors and peers

Timeline options:

  • Complete within the live cohort schedule (~18 weeks), or
  • Take up to 12 months to finish at your own pace afterward 

Scholarship Opportunities:

  • MyCAA Approved — Eligible military spouses can apply up to $2000 in MyCAA benefits to this program! See below for eligibility and registration. 
  • Community Service Scholarship applied to Payment Plans — for those in serving vocations (Yoga teachers, clinicians, and anyone working in ministry or non-profit vocations)
  • Military Scholarship applied to Payment Plans — for veterans, active duty service members, and their spouses 

Early Bird Tuition & Payment Options

Register by 6/30/25 to secure the lowest price

We offer flexible payment options so you can choose what works best for your financial situation.

If you'd like to discuss a different payment plan, reach out to us at [email protected].

Pay In Full

Best Value

 

$250 deposit

Remaining $1750 due 8/11/25

12 Month Payment Plan

Most Flexible

 

$250 deposit

Then $177/mo starting in August 2025

 

Community Service Scholarship: $167/mo

Military Scholarship: $157/mo

Ready to Get Started?

Choose the option that applies to you:

Enroll Now (Self-Pay)

For students paying in full or using a payment plan. 

Apply With MyCAA

For students paying in full or using a payment plan. 

Guided Self-Study

This pathway is designed for students who need flexibility without sacrificing connection. You’ll move through course materials at your own pace while receiving personalized guidance to keep you on track.

What’s included:

  • 6 scheduled 1:1 POGYI coaching sessions: one-to-one practice and feedback as well as answering any questions you have about the course (must have at least 1 session a month)
  • 1 hour of Lead Instructor coaching: optional time to get advice on any and all aspects of your Yoga Teacher journey! 
  • Lifetime access to all course materials and recordings. 

Timeline options:

  • Complete in as little as 12 weeks, or
  • Take up to 12 months to finish

Summer Special Tuition & Payment Options

Register by 6/30/25 to secure the lowest price

As part of our summer offering, we’ve made this program available at our most accessible rate, extended to all students.

This summer pricing reflects our most accessible rate, which is why additional scholarships are not applied to this program.

Pay In Full

Best Value 

$1000

$750

6 Month Payment Plan

Most Flexible

$187/mo

$137/mo

Ready to Get Started?

Choose the option that applies to you:

Enroll Now (Self-Pay)

For students paying in full or using a payment plan. 

Apply With MyCAA

For students paying in full or using a payment plan. 

"I thoroughly enjoyed my 200-hour Yoga training through Pointe of Grace Yoga Institute. It was exactly what I was looking for in this season. I'm excited to be able to offer my own trauma-informed classes now!"

      - Alyssa Ruch, 500 RYT Intern | Deacon & Certified Spiritual Director

Still Not Sure? Let's Talk. 

Choosing the right training is a big decision, and you don’t have to make it alone.

We’re happy to answer your questions, talk through your goals, and help you find the best fit for your path.

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