Trauma-Informed 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Online or Auckland

Kanuka Yoga Space is proud to promote School of Modern Meditation's 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training. Raquel Minh, of Kanuka Yoga Space, will be co-facilitating this training, bringing her experience and knowledge of trauma-informed facilitation, cultural sensitivities, inclusivity & business of teaching (Primarily responsible for Module 3).

Save the dates:

Module 1: November 26 - 30, 2025 (5 days)

Module 2: Jan 28 - Feb 1, 2026 (5 days)

Module 3: March 5 - 8 (4 days)

Module 4: April 30 - May 3, 2026 (4 days)

Important details:

• We are offering a special price of $3,200 for the first 10 registrations. The regular price of the training is $3,900.

Payment plans and limited scholarships are available. Please view curriculum for details.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

The School of Modern Meditation 200hr Yoga Teacher Training has been carefully created and designed to teach yoga as a complete mind, body, soul practice. The program can be done online or in-person at SOMM's city studio.

With an ancient lineage that transcends time; modern science and psychology are now catching up with this practice and its irrefutable benefits.. This training beautifully covers the physical side of yogic practice and also offers yoga as a powerful mind-body modality with just as much emphasis on yoga off the mat, as a philosophy, life-tool and way of living in the world. It also dives into yoga as a self-therapeutic, trauma informed tool that can be a transformative vehicle for healing and self-acceptance. 

We explore the history and philosophies that underpin yoga, making ancient wisdom both accessible and relevant in a modern context. The physical aspect of the practice is taught with nuance and depth, integrating a solid understanding of anatomy and physiology. Trainees will learn how the body moves, breathes, and responds structurally, energetically and somatically. This module bridges traditional teachings with contemporary science, empowering you to teach in a way that is safe, intelligent, and deeply embodied.

A substantial difference in this training is the meditative element. Many modern yoga teacher training programs overlook meditation or include it as a side-dish, yet meditation is a core limb of yoga. In fact, yoga and meditation are in many ways synonymous. Too often, meditation is treated like a garnish, sprinkled on the side of yoga training, rather than honoured as the heart of the path. True yoga doesn’t stop at movement. It moves inward, and this inner exploration also moves outwards, into the world. In this training you'll learn what meditation actually is, how to develop your own sustainable meditation practice, explore different styles of meditation, and gain the confidence to guide others with clarity and integrity. 

This four module program is facilitated by three teachers who have lived and breathed the practice for decades, and who are all studio owners themselves, this training is comprehensive, experiential but most of all practical and accessible. 

Whether you are new to yoga, wish to deepen an existing practice or wish to learn how to share your love of the practice as a teacher, this course may change your life. 

Underpinning this training is The Light Heart Path, a non-dogmatic compass: reminding students to stay soft, curious, and authentic.

Each module can be done separately, or to certify as a SOMM 200hr Yoga Teacher all four must be completed. The program can be done online or in-person. If the course times do not work there is also the option to do the course via the recording so long as the students keep up with recordings and assessment. 

Certification:

• MAI 200hour

• Yoga Alliance 200hr

• International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine

Practice Hours:

Students are expected to have their own daily practice and attend at least 1 - 2 group yoga sessions daily at a studio in their neighbourhood. 

Mentorship Program:

Throughout the training, each trainee will be placed into a small group and paired with one of the lead teachers as a mentor. There will be a post-module check in which will offer additional guidance, feedback, and support along the way. These mentors are here to help you integrate what you're learning, answer questions, and reflect on your growth as both a practitioner and a teacher. 

Assessment:

Each module will have a written assessment and a recorded-style of assessment to submit. 

Reading: 

The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel Van Der Kolk

The World’s Religions - Huston Smith 

The Yamas and Niyamas - Deborah Adele

The Dharma of Your Life or The Dharma in Difficult Times by Stephen Cope

A Meditators Guide - Ram Dass

Altered Traits - Richard Davidson and Daniel Goleman 

Bonus Reading

Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

Your Facilitators & Specialities

Claire of School of Modern Meditation - history, yoga philosophy, meditation, & business of teaching 

Raquel of Kanuka Yoga Space - trauma informed, cultural sensitivities, inclusivity & business of teaching (Primarily responsible for Module 3)

Haidee of Yoga West - Anatomy, physiology, sequencing & business of teaching