Yoga Alliance Certified 200-Hour Trauma-Informed Teacher Training

Next program begins January 2025. Registration now open!

What if you could elevate your practice and inspire others by becoming a certified yoga teacher with expert training and compassionate guidance?

Join us for an extraordinary, trauma-informed Yoga Alliance certified 200-hour teacher training at Indra’s Grace Yoga & Meditation Studio. Over the course of six consecutive immersive months, Participants will delve deep into the art and science of yoga, gaining the tools and confidence needed to become a skilled, confident, and compassionate yoga teacher.

Embark on Yoga Teacher Training with Leading Experts

Indra’s Grace Yoga Teacher Training with Sandra Vanatko, Jenny Reitz, and Dan Hall. Plus Special Anatomy Guest Teacher Jennifer Rydlinski.

Embark on a transformative journey with highly skilled teachers:

• Sandra Vanatko, E-RYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), IAYT certified yoga therapist, trauma trained meditation teacher, Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy Practitioner, and somatic-based energy healer
• Jenny Reitz, E-RYT 500, YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Practitioner), Reiki Master, and CranioSacral (CS1) practitioner
• Dan Hall, RYT-500, Reiki Master
• Jennifer Rydlinski, LMT, CST-T, RYT, Karuna Reiki Master

Join us for an extraordinary, trauma informed Yoga Alliance certified 200-hour teacher training at Indra’s grace. Over the course of six immersive months, Participants will delve deep into the art and science of yoga, gaining the tools and confidence needed to become a skilled, confident, and compassionate yoga teacher. This training is not just about earning a certification; it’s about embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. With a strong foundation in classical yoga, teaching methodology, and hands-on experience, participants will emerge from this program ready to teach yoga mindfully and authentically. Emphasizing a trauma-informed approach ensures that they are equipped to create a safe and inclusive environment for all students, which is crucial in today’s world where many individuals are seeking healing through yoga.

Whether a seasoned practitioner or new to the mat, this training is designed to meet participants where they are and guide them toward their fullest potential. Join us at Indra’s Grace for a transformational experience that will not only enrich your life but also empower you to inspire others on their yoga journey. This training prepares students to teach yoga mindfully with clarity, confidence, and compassion, focusing on understanding and addressing trauma.

Join us for upcoming free info sessions to explore our Teacher Training program!

Why Train With Us

• Begin your successful career as a Yoga teacher with our comprehensive program.
• Join a community that is renowned as one of the most respected in the DFW metroplex and beyond.

• Learn from a team of facilitators who are all Yoga Alliance certified and beyond.
• Benefit from the expertise of experienced teachers who are dedicated to your success.

• We have graduated hundreds of teachers since 2012.
• Our extensive experience ensures the quality and reliability of our training program.

• Our program is known for its depth and thoroughness and support.
• You will be in good hands and ready to share your knowledge upon completion.

• We offer further opportunities for continuing education beyond our initial training.
• Stay current and expand your skills with ongoing learning options

Why Choose a Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training

Comprehensive 200-Hour Teacher Training

Safe and Nurturing Environment

Key Training Components

• Foundational Yoga Practices: The training is rooted in Classical Hatha Yoga, providing a strong foundation in the Sivananda tradition. Additionally, participants will learn basic Sun Salutations and Vinyasa techniques, equipping them with the skills to meet students where they are and to sequence classes creatively.
• Teaching Methodology: Gain insight into effective communication skills, including group dynamics, time management, and establishing healthy boundaries with students. Explore principles of demonstration and observation to refine your teaching approach.
• Pranayama Techniques: Master various pranayama practices, including grounding, energizing, and calming techniques, to enhance your teaching repertoire.
• Asana Alignment: Gain in-depth knowledge of asana alignment through Asana Deconstructed to ensure safe and effective practice.
• Yoga Anatomy and Physiology: Study the body’s systems and how yoga impacts physical health to teach informed and safe classes.
• Yoga Philosophy: Explore the rich philosophical underpinnings of yoga, including the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita, to bring depth to your teaching.
• Sequencing and Class Structure: Learn how to create balanced and engaging class sequences that cater to different levels of students.
• Role of the Teacher: Develop the qualities and ethics of a skilled and compassionate yoga teacher, including addressing the specific needs of individuals and special populations.
• Practice Teaching: Gain practical experience through teaching practice sessions and receive helpful constructive feedback from experienced trainers.
• Business of Yoga: Get practical advice on how to build and sustain a successful yoga teaching career, including the business aspects of teaching yoga

Additional Highlights

• Embodiment Practices: Empower presence and learn to inhabit the body fully, enhancing one’s ability to teach from experience.
• Conscious Connections: Develop skills to create and nurture a supportive and inclusive yoga community.
• Special Populations: Learn how to adapt yoga practices for various populations, including seniors, pregnant women, and individuals with physical limitations.

Practicum

• Practice Teaching: Lead sessions with a partner and in small groups to hone  teaching skills.
• Feedback Sessions: Participate in constructive feedback sessions to refine teaching approach.
• Immersive Learning: Embrace a yogic lifestyle in our residential program, fostering interpersonal skills and ethical teaching practices in a supportive community setting.

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Program Information

2025 Course Dates

Below are our 2025 training dates:

• January 25-26
• Feb 8-9
• Feb 22-23
• March 15-16
• April 5-6
• April 26-27
• May 24-25
• June 14-15

Weekend Schedule

Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm
Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm

Lunch from 11:15am-12:15pm daily

Faculty

Sandra Vanatko, Lead Teacher Trainer

Jenny Reitz, Lead Teacher Trainer

I’m so honored and excited to be a part of the Indra’s Grace teacher training program again this year. Since completing my 200-hour teacher training with Sandra at Indra’s Grace in 2012, I have been deeply involved with our teacher training programs. In 2014, I furthered my studies with a 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training program at Sadhana Yoga in Hudson, NY, focusing on Vinyasa and Bhakti yoga.

My 200-hour training at Indra’s Grace was rooted in the fundamentals of traditional Hatha yoga, providing a rich and thorough coverage of Pranayama and the subtle, often understated aspects of the yoga practice. The advanced 300-hour training at Sadhana Yoga focused on the practice of Vinyasa yoga and deepened my understanding and practice, emphasizing the philosophy of ancient yoga texts, Bhakti—the yoga of devotion, and Naad yoga, which includes chanting, mantra, and harmonium. Additionally, I have studied Transforming Emotional Suffering with RAIN under the guidance of meditation teacher Tara Brach, focusing on self-compassion. My holistic approach to wellness is also supported by my training as a Reiki Master and CranioSacral Level 1 Practitioner.

My journey has been one of integrating the spiritual and soulful tools I have learned through yoga into life off the mat. I weave self-compassion into my teaching and everyday life, believing it to be the cornerstone of personal and communal transformation. My goal is to translate these experiences into practical, beneficial guidance for students, helping them cultivate self-compassion and kindness in their daily lives. It is my heartfelt desire that the knowledge and compassion cultivated through our training programs will ripple out, creating positive change in the world.

Dan Hall, Teacher Trainer and Mentor

Dan began a yoga and meditation practice December 2011, and has approximately 9 years of experience as a yoga and meditation instructor. His formal training is primarily in Hatha Yoga and Yoga Nidra, with a strong focus in meditation and pranayama practices. Dan’s formal yoga and meditation practice has given him the clarity to navigate life’s challenges more gracefully, and to recognize the body’s stress signals to better self-regulate the nervous system.

Dan began teaching regular studio classes in 2015 following a yoga mentorship program. After a few months of teaching, he knew this was something he would be doing the rest of his life. He went on to complete a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training program in 2016 through 3Tree Yoga in Fort Worth, TX, a 300hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in 2018 through Embrace Yoga in Washington, D.C., and a second 300hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in 2019 through Indra’s Grace Yoga. In May 2019 he had the great opportunity to learn the techniques of iRest® Yoga Nidra and became an iRest® Level 1 Teacher.

In addition to offering regular public yoga classes, Dan also offers special classes, workshops, and private sessions to best accommodate students’ needs.

Dan’s goal as a yoga teacher is to always show up for his students. He strives to help students feel safe, comfortable, and accepted no matter who they are. His hope is for them to rejoice in their individuality, and to take comfort in knowing that we all contain the same goodness, kindness, and love within.

Jennifer Rydlinski, Resident Anatomy Guide

Jennifer Rydlinski,
LMT, CST-T, RYT, Karuna Reiki Master

Jennifer has been steadily practicing hands-on manual therapies for over a decade now.  She’s been fascinated by the human consciousness her entire life and is a self-proclaimed science nerd with a deep curiosity and love for human anatomy.

Her specialties include: CranioSacral Therapy, Reiki Healing, Visceral Manipulation, Raindrop Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Pleaidian Lightwork. She also offers weekly Kundalini Yoga classes here at Indra’s Grace Yoga.

Jennifer has found a home in the Healing Arts. She loves learning and sharing with her clients and peers about the science and wisdom that the human body always has for us if we can soften and have the ears to listen and observe the feedback it has to give.

Within her anatomy teachings at Indra’s Grace Yoga, she shares this holistic science of human anatomy & physiology. She brings an experience with these teachings that allows students to more palpably understand how the human body systems, mind, and emotions are interwoven and how each one supports the other.

More Reviews

“Completing YTT through Indra’s Grace has absolutely been one of the best experiences of my life! The depth of information about all things “yoga” was amazing and each time we met, it left me fulfilled but yet wanting more. I don’t believe that there are better teachers than those that provided our instruction and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. If you are thinking at all about becoming a yoga teacher, Indra’s Grace would be well worth your while!”

“Indra’s Grace is above and beyond most teacher trainings. Other students in my training classes had taken training elsewhere but did not receive the in-depth knowledge that is truly required to be an excellent yoga teacher and yogi. Diving deep into the meaning of yoga and how to be a genuine yogi was so powerful. If you are looking to stop the record in your head telling you that you are not enough, this training is for you! Sandra and Jenny are Truly compassionate, caring and provide step by step instructions for yoga, a deeper spirituality of ones choosing which results in self-acceptance and compassion to help heal humanity.”

“If you’re experiencing even the smallest of callings to take the training, I recommend going for it. This isn’t just about learning how to inhabit poses and how to teach. It’s a deep and non-judgmental exploration of self — our habits, our blocks, and our limiting beliefs. Sandra and Jenny are beautiful guides. This training has changed my life, opening me up to living more authentically and with radical self-love. Give yourself this gift!”

“10 Stars! I would recommend Indra’s teacher trainings because you get the FULL yoga training and so much more! It has been truly transformational for me!”

“The ability to take classes on line and on demand made teacher training possible for me this year. I have wanted to do this for a long time. I wanted to deepen my own understanding of yoga, and came out with so much more – also more understanding of pranayama and meditation and feel that the basis of love and respect for others should be shared.”

“A life changing Program for anyone who is interested in self discovery or to become an empathetic/compassionate yoga teacher. Experienced, compassionate, and devoted teachers and fellow yogis. Embarking on this adventure is the best thing I have ever done in my life. So grateful, and thankful. Lots of love!”

Tuition & Enrollment

Enrollment is a two-part process:

1. First fill out the registration form
2. Then, select your payment method (pay in full or payment plan)

Only then will your application be complete.

Step 1

Fill out the registration form

Step 2

Select your payment method

Payment Plan: $3997

• Initial set up fee of $895.00 upon registration, then starting Wed Jan 15, 2025 $344.67 per month for 9 cycles.
• Includes 40 class pass for the duration of training.
• Upgrade your training experience by adding access to the on-demand library for $55 a month.

What does your tuition cover?

• Course fees
• Yoga teacher training manual digital download*

*Books from your reading list are not included.

Coming from out of town?

If you are traveling to Weatherford from out of town, here are a few resources for your stay.

Auditing Option

Audit enrollment is a two-part process:

1. First fill out the registration form
2. Then, make your payment

Only then will your application be complete.

Explore Our Teacher Training Program with Course Audit

Indra’s Grace extends the opportunity to audit our teacher training program. This exclusive option is reserved for graduates of the Indra’s Grace 200-hour teacher training program who have successfully completed their prior program and are in good standing academically and financially.

Please note that the course audit option does not include a class pass unless you opt for the premium package upgrade. Alternatively, classes must be purchased separately.

Step 1

Fill out the Audit registration form

Step 2

Make your payment

Course Audit Fee: $1297

• Avoid credit card processing fees (2.9%) by paying with cash or check.