100hr Somatic Trauma
Integration
June 1st - 15th 2025
About the Training :
“Over 80% of the population has experienced a trauma at one point or another.”
This 100hr Somatic Trauma Integration Teacher Training provides a comprehensive understanding of the impact Trauma has on our Brain, Nervous System, Psyche & Health.
Teaching potent Somatic Practices birthed from Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing Therapy, that support embodied trauma integration, & that can be utilised in private or group fascillitation settings.
So that we may become more trauma sensitive facilitators & learn how to effectively create and cultivate safe, professional containers and spaces of profound healing and transformation.
Our highly experiential curriculum combines the daily practice and exploration of Somatic Experiencing Techniques, Trauma Informed Yoga, Embodied Unwinding, Embodied Presencing & Somatic Self Regulation.
Alongside daily education in understanding Trauma & its impact on the nervous system via lectures, dyads, group discussion, and self inquiry.
Expand your scope of practice & capacity as a professional yoga teacher or fascillitator
Discover how Somatic Experiencing tools can help us complete stuck fight/flight/freeze responses to support trauma integration & nervous system health.
Learn to spot subtle signs of unresolved trauma in students/clients language, body and behaviours
Understand the relevance of poly-vagal theory and the nervous system in trauma resolution
Discover resourcing techniques for self regulation and co-regulation to encourage embodiment & nervous system repair
Discover the power of the somatic practices of Somatic Experiencing, Trauma Informed Yoga, Vagal Toning, Pranayama, Embodied Presencing & Embodied Unwinding, & the role they play in trauma integration.
Enhance your internal interoceptive felt sense & embodiment & form a deep listening relationship with your own body wisdom
Become aware of your own trauma & triggers, & the practices that may potentialise re-traumatisation
Develop your capacity for strong boundaries and holding therapeutic presence for others
Learn to create safer containers for deeper healing and transformation
Increased stress, overwhelm, global crisis, soaring rates of abuse, anxiety, depression and mental health issues all around the globe show us that humanity is screaming for something different.
Many of the systems and structures we've put in place clearly aren't working, in fact they are crumbling and collapsing. And, so are we. A predominantly traumatised and dis-embodied society has resulted in numbness to the natural world, a misplaced worship of material things, and a subsequent disconnect from our own senses, selves and the environment that surrounds us.
The U.N reports that 75% of trauma doesn’t come from a battlefield, refugee camp or natural disaster, such as an earthquake, it is interpersonal. Inflicted by one person over another, often purposefully.
In other words, every ‘body’ in our yoga classes holds some level of unresolved trauma. In these challenging times, many of us as teachers, practitioners & facillitators are being called to step into a greater standard of service. To become competently trauma informed by educating ourselves to understand the conditions, survival strategies and patterns of armouring and protection that keep us in states of avoidance, spiritual bypass and disembodiment, as well as all the ways we can become stuck in anxiety & agitation, or disconnection & depression. So that we can learn to re-connect with safety in our own bodies, ground, regulate our nervous systems & then competently support the nervous systems of those around us.
By developing our therapeutic presence we can, in the moment, more fully attune to ourselves and our students/clients on a multitude of levels—physically, emotionally, cognitively, somatically and spiritually. Offering others the opportunity to really feel safe and seen, possibly for the first time. This is an essential step in providing spaces where painful or rejected parts and traumatic experiences from the past can begin to be acknowledged and integrated.
Please note this training is not intended for personal therapy, nor is it designed to train you as a therapist, but aims to provide experiential education to empower you to become more trauma informed as a facilitator. To learn how to cultivate, create and provide containers of deeper safety & support, & the cultivation of your own therapeutic presence.
Trauma survivors are very welcome, however survivors of sexual abuse or rape, parent with addiction, family suicide or sudden death - must have previously been in minimum of 6months therapy. Your wellbeing is of utmost importance to us and we ask that those with a significant trauma history are resourced with additional therapeutic support during the training to ensure they are sufficiently held in the exploration of sensitive content. In cases of previous attempted suicide or psychiatric care/psychosis - medical professional declaration of suitability to attend is required.
Upcoming Trainings
June 1st - 15th 2025
The Yoga Barn, Ubud, Bali
Curriculum
Together we will learn :
How trauma impacts the nervous system, psyche & physiology
What the seen and unseen signs of trauma are in our language, body and behaviours
How Trauma Informed Yoga, Embodiment & Somatic Experiencing Practices offer healing potential to unresolved shock, physical and vicarious trauma
Why befriending our bodies, listening to and honouring our sensations is integral for somatic trauma resolution
The role the ventral vagus nerve plays in healing our nervous systems & the practices that rebuild our resilience
What Asana and Pranayama techniques can trigger or soothe different trauma responses
Why we need to improve our self-awareness around our own past trauma history and triggers to effectively support others
Why we need to develop strong boundaries and assertive communication to work with trauma
How and why cultivating therapeutic presence is essential for creating safer spaces
Daily Schedule
7.30 - 8.00am Daily Sankalpa
8.00 - 9.30am - Morning Practice
9.30 - 11.00am - Breakfast
11.00 - 1.00pm - Morning Workshop
1.00 - 2.30pm - Lunch Break
2.30 - 5.30pm - Afternoon Workshop
5.30 - 7.00pm - Evening Practice
Faculty
Tina Nance
E- RYT 500 Yoga Teacher Trainer
Tina Nance has been practicing Yoga for over 25 years and teaching Yoga & Embodiment, Somatic Inquiry & Women’s Work around the globe since 2001, in classes, workshops, retreats and yoga teacher trainings.
Tina is deeply passionate about creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds to connect directly and experientially with their body-mind and Spirit via the Embodied Arts.
Tina is the founder of HELD : School of Embodied Self Integration & the somatic practices of Embodied Unwinding & Embodied Presencing.
HELD runs 100hr Yoga Teacher Trainings in Yoga Therapy, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga & Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Trauma Integration, Embodied Mindfulness & Embodied Feminine Arts.
All of Tina’s embodiment based programmes focus on consciously unravelling the holding patterns within our body-mind's with guided transformative loving awareness.
In cultivating the art of heart-centred embodied listening : deep presence, curiosity, directed awareness, compassionate holding and conscious breath within embodied practice, Tina’s work engages all eight limbs of yoga on the mat.
In connecting to their innate essence as loving presence (Self) students learn to feel, embrace & integrate what arises in their bodies & minds within their practice, inviting an embodied integration of body, mind and spirit.
Throughout the last decade Tina has specialised in Yin Yoga & Embodied Mindfulness, and Yoga Therapy for Women's Wellness.
Over the last 6 years in response to all that she learnt directly through her own recovery from shock trauma & nervous system dysfunction, she passionately expanded into Somatic Trauma Integration practices including Nervous System Regulation & Vagal Toning, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma Informed Yoga, Yoga Nidra, & Internal Family Systems.
Tina is a long time resident yoga teacher & teacher trainer at The Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, teaching regular Classes, Workshops & 6x 100hr HELD Embodied Arts Teacher Trainings & a 500hour HELD Advanced Yoga Teacher Training programme.
Tina is currently creating the HELD Online Yoga & Embodiment School where she is offering ongoing Online Classes, Workshops, Trainings & Teacher Trainings in Yoga & the Embodied Arts, Somatic Inquiry & Embodied Trauma Integration.
500hr E- RYT, Dip Ki Yoga Therapy, Dip Health Sciences, Dip Shiatsu, Dip Remedial Massage, Dip Vibrational Medicine.
Jaya Hollohan
MA somatic experiencing practitioner (SEP), ENERGY THERAPIST, Yoga Teacher Jaya Hollohan MA is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner ( SEP Certified). Adv BodyTalk Energy Therapist & Certified Yoga Teacher.
Jaya has studied and worked in the field of energy and somatic therapies for 16 years.
And is a published author of a self help book entitled, "Who We Are When We Thrive: Remembering Happiness and Rediscovering Health."
Jaya has studied Master Classes directly with SE Founder Dr. Peter Levine, including "Body as Healer: New Advances in Trauma Treatment" at the Omega Institute in NY and Adv Master Courses : "Eye of the Needle" (Part 1 & 2) Techniques for the integration of Near Death Experiences (NDEs), post~surgical trauma, altered and anesthesia states. Treating symptoms such as frequent dissociation, Global High Intensity Activation (GHIA), emotional/mood polarities, gut and sleep issues, and many other trauma related symptoms.
Jaya has traveled the world for many years to uncover ways to come home to her own body and the truth of her own heart. She likes to incorporate movement and joy into her practice and trainings wherever possible!
Website : jayahollohan.com
Elena Jacinta
somatic experiencing practitioner (SEP) & EDucatorElena Jacinta is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) based in Chiang Mai, Thailand and an SE Training Assistant with Somatic Experiencing International. Her practice is rooted in over 20 years of working with the body through movement – initially as a dance artist, later as a yoga facilitator, and currently as a trauma-informed somatic practitioner.
Elena’s speciality and expertise is in working with women with developmental trauma (that stems from the mother’s womb and early childhood) and attachment wounding. She also enjoys supporting women reclaiming their bodies after shock trauma (including giving birth, surgeries, accidents, assaults etc.) and offering guidance in healing trans-generational or ancestral wounds.
In her SE work, she also incorporates somatic touch, elements of Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP), NeuroAffective Touch, somatic parts work, polyvagal theory etc.
Elena believes in the power of a slow and mindful approach to working with the body and the nervous system - understanding that through our bodies we can release many unhelpful emotional, mental, and behavioural patterns, in a safe and regulated way, at our own bodies’ pace. In her private practice, her goal is to help her clients build resilience and develop a deeper sense of safety and self-awareness, so they can create new, healthier ways of being in the world.
In addition to working one-on-one, she also loves sharing the wisdom of SE and embodiment through classes and workshops. She brings her compassionate and non-judgmental presence into her sessions and teachings guiding her clients and students to discover and trust their bodies' innate wisdom.
Website : backtoyourbody.org
Eva Joan Ritchie
E-RYT 200, TNYT RYT-500 TNYT ~ YOGA THERAPY, YIN YOGA, RESTORATIVE YOGA, VINYASA (SLOW-FLOW)
Eva's introduction to the intricate realm of the body-mind complex started when she took her first yoga class at age 15 - deeply touched by the calming and opening effects of the practice on her body & mind, She has been practicing ever since.
Throughout the years, Eva explored different styles of yoga and had the privilege to learn from wonderful teachers such as Kristen Boddington, Glenn Ceresoli, Simon Borg-Olivier and Bianca Machliss of Yoga Synergy, Sarah Powers and Tina Nance. Eva became certified with the School Of Sacred Arts in 2013 and continued her studies completing all 3x 100hr modules of the TNYT Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Programme & primarily teaches meridian based yoga therapy & yin yoga in weekly classes, workshops, retreats & teacher trainings.
In addition to yoga, Eva was also interested in the healing arts and so at 19, with a lust for travel, she moved from her native France to Australia, where she studied Herbal Medicine and a range of tactile therapies for 4 years. After completing her studies, Eva travelled through South-East Asia to West Africa, Europe, North America and Mexico, broadening her view of the world & now lives & teaches in the stunning natural countryside of Bellingen, Australia.
Eva's approach to life and healing stems from her belief that we are all made up of many layers: physical, emotional, mental and energetic – which all need to be communicating to each other harmoniously, so that we can live conscious & healthy lives. Eva is passionate about encouraging this internal communication & harmony through her practice & her teachings
Website : evajoan.com
Pre-Requisites
Certification Pre-Requisites
The 100hr Somatic Trauma Integration Teacher Training may be participated in as an advanced teacher training module for yoga teachers with a 200hr RYT certification.
Non yoga certified students may participate in the 100hr training if they have a minimum of 1 years yoga/ embodiment experience.
The minimum attendant age is 21.
Trauma survivors are very welcome, however survivors of sexual abuse or rape, parent with addiction, family suicide or sudden death - must have previously been in minimum of 6months regular therapy . In cases of previous attempted suicide or psychiatric care/psychosis - medical professional declaration of suitability to attend is required.
Pre-requisite Reading
Compulsory Texts:
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma* - Dr. Peter Levine
*Essential. Please buy hard copy, pre-read & and bring to the training)
Recommended Reading:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.
Touching Enlightenment: Finding Realization in the Body - by Reginald A. Ray, PhD.
In an Unspoken Voice - Peter Levine
Spiritual Bypassing - Robert Augustus Masters Phd
Radical Compassion - Tara Brach
Certification
Non yoga certified students may participate in the 100hr training, if they have a minimum of 1years yoga/embodiment experience & will receive a 100hr certification.
To be qualified to register with Yoga Alliance to teach yoga professionally, a 200hr RYT Yoga Teacher Training must be additionally completed.
The HELD 100hr Somatic Trauma Integration Teacher Training may also qualify as an advanced training for yoga teachers with a 200hr RYT . Combined with two of the other 100hr HELD Yoga Teacher Training modules (amounting to 300hrs of advanced study) certifies 200hr RYT yoga teachers with a 500hr RYT Advanced Yoga Teacher Accreditation
The HELD 100hr r Somatic Trauma Integration Teacher Training may also be participated in on its own for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Hours (YACEP)
Students must attain 100% attendance and complete all practicum assessments in order to be awarded the HELD 100hr r Somatic Trauma Integration Teacher Training certificate accredited by Yoga Alliance.
Upon completion of 3x 100hr HELD Teacher Trainings, students may apply directly with Yoga Alliance for 500hr RYT status.
Investment details
Investment
100hr Somatic Trauma Integration TTC Module :
Standard Price : $2075 USD
Early Bird Price : $1975 USD
or $1875 U.S.D. each per module for 3x HELD 100hr modules for HELD 300hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Programme.
200hr Certified yoga teachers to combine 3x of the below contributing modules for 500hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Certification :
$1875 HELD 100hr Yin Yoga TTC
$1875 HELD 100hr Yoga Therapy TTC
$1875 HELD 100hr Nervous System Rewire & Restorative Yoga TTC
$1875 HELD 100hr Somatic Trauma Integration TTC
$1875 HELD 100hr Embodied Feminine Arts TTC
$1875 HELD 100hr Embodied Mindfulness TTC
Deposit
$500 USD - non-refundable deposit payable upon registration
Balance Payment Due – upon acceptance to the training
Refund Policy
The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
The deposit will only be refunded if the application is not accepted to the program.
Tuition less deposit will be refunded in full 3 months ++ out from training commencement.
50% tuition (less deposit) will be refunded 6 weeks - 3 months out from the training.
No refunds will be made within 6 weeks of the training.
Register
N.B. There are limited positions available for this training due to the intimate nature of the work. We recommend booking your place as soon as possible.
For all queries feel free to contact us at iam@tinanance.com