Trauma Informed Yoga and Sound
Facilitating trauma-informed floor-based yoga practices with sound to nourish the nervous system.
Brisbane 2025
Teacher: Lou McLaughlin
Dates to be confirmed
Incorporating trauma informed teaching techniques with sound to nourish the nervous system when facilitating floor-based yoga practices. Refining skills in teaching Yin & Restorative Yoga - including the use of intentional and meaningful sound immersion.
Included in the course
- 2 consecutive weekends face-to-face with Lou exploring the practices of Yin & Restorative Yoga and how to create meaningful sequences that are trauma-informed and immersed in yoga philosophy.
- Guidance around the intelligent and careful use of instruments for sound healing in a yoga class - specifically details of the benefits, effects, and contraindications when using sound.
- Time to delve into what it means to present in a trauma-informed way; discussions around the experiences of participants as yoga teachers, sharing ideas and building new knowledge.
- Information on how polyvagal and somatic exercises can be incorporated to bring the nervous system into a state of balance. Practical experimentation of these exercises.
- Using simple techniques with sound to appropriately connect with the aim of the class and to create the relaxation response for participants.
- Course materials including bound manual.
- Time to experiment with instruments such as drum, crystal and tibetan singing bowls, nature sounds, chimes.
Investment
Full Price: TBA
To secure your spot
Deposit $240 or the full amount into the account below.
(Full payment due by course commencement.)
Darci Cole-Ensor
BSB: 638 060
Account Number: 15018148
Also email your full name, phone number, payment amount and course name to [email protected]
Cancellation Policy
$200 is non-refundable up until four weeks prior to course commencement.
$350 is non-refundable within four weeks of course commencement.
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Your commitment to the course
To receive your certificate, you must:
Complete minimum 20 hours of course content.
Attend the two weekends in full.
Complete written and practical activities.
To get the most out of this training, you will need to have had one year of yoga practice under your belt and be open to giving and receiving feedback, and a keen receptivity and willingness to learn.
Testimonial
I highly recommend this course to all yoga teachers as these methods can be applied both on and off the mat. Lou’s knowledge
and passion in music, education, yoga and trauma is exceptional. I loved everything about this course. Thank you Lou for your
authenticity, support and sharing your wisdom!~ Emma Beach, Yoga Teacher
Lou's trauma-informed and sound teacher training was a truly enriching experience. Her passion for all things sound, paired with
her deep knowledge, made the sessions both engaging and easy to understand. Lou has a wonderful way of breaking down
complex ideas so they really stick. I'm leaving this training with a ton of inspiration and practical tools that I’m excited to bring into
my classes, my life, and my family’s life. I’m so grateful for the growth and insights I’ve gained on this journey!~ Genevieve Pugh, Yoga Teacher
Lou provides the most safe, warm and giving space. Her voice and use of instruments
is a gift and her connection and knowledge to music has incredible depth and love. Through experience, Lou's depth, honesty,
rawness, teachings and understanding for the human condition and various impacts of trauma, is integral to support not only
personal healing but to help support the healing of others in the most safest and profound way. I will not ever listen to music or
sound the same, such a gift you have shared with us Lou, thankyou, so grateful.~ Rebel O'Brien
