Skills available to you:

• An understanding of the US and International Mental Health Impacts of Marginalized Communities

• Working knowledge of  Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy Models: kosha, polyvagal & gunas

• Practice using yoga therapy models and the window of tolerance to assist students and clients when dysregulated

• Co-regulation and self-regulation tools

• Trauma-informed yoga sequences for resilience, emotional release, and modifications for this trauma-sensitive population

• Trauma-informed yoga instruction guidance for this trauma-sensitive population

• How to create your own trauma-informed yoga program or nonprofit

Weekend training: 20 CEs for YA and IAYT

Participant testimonials…

“I loved the training & our time together. I learned so much & feel so encouraged. You have a really special gift. I’m so glad I came across the training on Yoga Alliances site. The timing really feels divine as I, too, have had a sudden change in my financial situation & have to get serious about building financial stability.”

~Kelly P, RYT 200

“Taking Trauma Informed Yoga for Marginalized Communities led by Gina Barrett was a meaningful step on my journey as a yoga teacher, social justice advocate, and most importantly, someone who is committed to learning how to be a better friend each day.

Many parts of the training were experiential. Gina's movement practices instilled lessons in my body and mind that will be revealed with time. I very much appreciated the stories, photos and videos Gina shared of her applied experience working with various populations. The selected readings were a great mix of sources and perspectives. In this training, Gina created an environment of openness, realness, and grace that she models herself and extends to others.”

~Sarah Block, RYT 200

"Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy for Marginalized Communities is useful not only for those working with at-risk communities but for anyone who wishes to cultivate a welcoming, supportive, and healing environment for their students. In this training, Gina Barrett guides participants to teach from a place of cultural sensitivity and awareness of how different shapes invoke particular emotions or memories in students, as well as to listen empathetically and responsibly respond when such emotions arise. Gina highlights different models of understanding trauma as well as various methodologies for trauma healing, allowing participants with different teaching backgrounds to equally incorporate what they've learned into their own teaching and practice. The training was well-structured, intimate conversations were handled with sincerity and care, and as a participant, I felt both seen and empowered throughout our time together. I highly recommend this training to anyone interested in diving deeper into holistic healing for their communities." 

-Betsy Woldeyohannes, MA, RYT200®, Rochester, NY 

Tuition for the Training:
Early-bird pricing (Dec. 1, 2025 ): $189
Pricing after Dec. 1st: $225

Friday 4:30 - 6:30 pm EST, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm EST

→ Pay for the weekend training at GinaMBarrett.com/trainings and email Gina to ENROLL at www.ginambarrett.com

Plan 10 hours before, after and during the training to read articles and books. Books cost approximately $60.

A percentage of the profits of this training goes to Immigrant Peace, a 501c3 nonprofit