“The magical experience of this training deepened my own practice/personal growth and further educated me on the benefits of somatic approaches to self-regulation and healing. The community formed through the shared experience with other participants has developed into deeply meaningful friendships. Our cohort is like a family, truly. So grateful.“ -Amy Pitt (school teacher + musician)
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON for 2025
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This is a Canadian Yoga Alliance Registered Hatha Yoga Teacher Training- Once completed will allow you a 500 hour RYT designation.
(+Trauma informed movement & presence Level 2 certification- inclusive of training)
This 300 hour Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher Training is a continuation or advancement of the HEAL EVOLVE THRIVE core 200 hour teacher training.
HEAL EVOLVE THRIVE 300 hour training provides more psycho-education, tools, practices, and philosophies; to expand your capacity to tolerate (and enjoy) life and being human.
This training shares equal focus of Hatha Yoga, Philosophy + History, Accessible Movement, Restorative + Nidra, and Psycho-Education.
Both the movement and the psycho-education are rooted in the latest evidence based research and facilitated by experts in these fields.
This training also includes Part Two our Trauma Informed Movement & Presence Certification; designed and facilitated by Registered Psychotherapist and Trauma Expert Maddi Rundle.
This training invites you to learn at your own pace; it has been designed spacious enough to relax your nervous systems and spirit, and NOT further overwhelm your schedule.
Our focus is to help YOU continue the journey back home to yourself through self inquiry and self care; from both the ancient yoga traditions and through the lens of modern day psychotherapy; offering up tools for Self Healing, Integration and Support; without being Group Therapy.
This training strengthens leadership skills and emphasizes both critical thinking and embodied spirituality.
We are so excited to continue this learning process with YOU!
*pre-requisite for this program is the completion of a 200 hour yoga teacher training. (your previous training does not have to be with us- Heal Evolve Thrive)*
DETAILS FALL 2025 IN PERSON/HYBRID
Dates:
The following weekend dates are In Person or you have the option to Zoom In for any of the weekends you can’t make in person.
The Thursday evening dates are all Zoom in with Kiran & Trish
*Please continue to scroll for curriculum breakdown of weekends*
Weekends 9-5pm daily- In Person or Optional Zoom:
Sept 13/14 , Sept 27/28 , Oct 25/26 , Nov 22/23 , Dec 6/7 , Jan 17/18
Location: The Om Dome- Hamilton, ON, Canada OR Zoom In
Tuesday Nights 6-9pm Zoom - Philosophy + History with Kiran:
Tuesdays : Sept 23, Oct 7, Oct 21, Nov 4, Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 16, Jan 6
Tuition: $4000+hst
$500 non-refundable deposit holds your spot
Payment plan is available
Scholarships Available by Application
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!!!
We have a selection of scholarships available for this years training. We offer larger scholarships for BIPOC individuals & members of marginalized communities in an effort to diversify the spaces we host and play our part in ensuring all voices are heard in the yoga community. Please click the link below to apply.
We are pleased to offer a school teacher scholarship this year. These scholarships will go to school teachers and school admin looking to bring movement and trauma informed presence to their classroom. Please click the link to apply.
**To receive a 500 hour RYT designation from Heal Evolve Thrive and the CYA you must have already completed a 200 hour ytt and you must complete the Heal Evolve Thrive 50 hour mentorship program either before or after this 300 hour training**
Modules
*** Each Module contains the required components of Anatomy, History / Philosophy, Sequencings and Postures, Practice Teaching / Leading & Ethics; as well as Personal Inquiry, Meditation, Pranayama, Experiential Exercises, Self Care, Mentorship & Psychotherapy ***
THURSDAY EVENINGS ZOOM (Sept 26 / Oct 3 / Oct 10/ Oct 17 / Oct 24 / Oct 31 / Nov 7 / Nov 14 / Nov 21 / Nov 28)
Philosophy+ History with Kiran Sohal
These ten thursday’s offer you an opportunity to explore the philosophical and spiritual traditions of yoga from the ancient Vedas to the ever-growing popularity of modern yoga practice. Designed especially for yoga teachers or practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of yoga's timeless truths and thereby integrate these teachings into a more meaningful life. Each session begins with approximately 20-30 minutes of pranayama (breathing techniques) and dhyana (meditation).
Introduction and the Vedas - overview of key Sanskrit terms, what is yoga, importance of ritual.
Upanishads - dualism vs non-dualism, nature of self (atman), illusion (maya).
Renouncer Traditions - asceticism within Buddhism and Jainism, karma/rebirth, problem of suffering, and liberation (moksha).
Bhagavad Gita - story-telling from the epic Mahabharata, 3 paths of yoga (jnana-yoga, karma-yoga, bhakti-yoga).
Patanjali's Yoga Sutras - Eight limbs of yoga (ashtanga-yoga), Samkhya philosophy, 3 gunas.
Tantra - subtle body (chakras, kundalini), goddess-worship.
Hatha Yoga - readings from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Bhakti Movement - relationship of devotion to yoga, Bhakti saints, practices, and poetry.
Origins of Modern Yoga - development of modern yoga and the impact of colonization.
Twenty-First Century Yoga / Ethics
IN PERSON OR LIVE ZOOM WEEKENDS:
Online Module
Trauma Level Two with Maddi
Level 2 is a continuation of Level 1 - holistic in nature (MIND BODY SPIRIT) that enables you to better understand and support people who have experienced and now suffer from traumatic stress.
Level 2 reviews Level 1 and unpacks Polyvagal Theory further; we will explore Attachment Theory, Inner Child and the Chakras, Somatic Practices, Breathwork, Embodiment and Attunement, the Shadow Side of the Leader (Co-Dependency), Projection, and SHAME. These are some of my favourite aspects and topics to teach and to see how they influence and help unravel the trauma response is remarkable.
The foundation of Level 2 lies in the continued development of your own self-awareness and practices to be able to safely and effectively facilitate this work and learn how to maintain healthy physical, psychological and emotional boundaries. We will explore the scope of practice in depth.
You will have a strong awareness of what it means to be "trauma informed" and the Shadow Side of Leadership (Co-Dependency) and ways to counteract the shadow side.
You will have a deep understanding of yourself as a leader, projection, and energy exchange.
You will understand YOUR scope of practice and boundaries
You will see the importance of Attachment Theory and how that intersects with Polyvagal Theory, Inner Child Work, and the Chakras.
You will have a heightened awareness of YOUR self and the impact you have and the power you hold.
You will continue to see the vital importance of self-regulation and co-regulation.
You will have a new lens to look at the world through and a template for holding safe trusting space.
You will walk away with some powerful ASSESSMENT TOOLS as well as movement based practices for you to use your own body wisdom in the work and help others regain access to safety in their own body! These offerings have the potential to create sustainable transformation and help people feel more resilient and better able to cope with their day to day functioning.
Weekend 1
Expanded Pose Syllabus + Advanced Sequencing + Theming with Trish
+Introduction to Philosophy with Kiran
Deep personal exploration of a large syllabus of Yoga Poses as both student and teacher
Yoga as a tool for self-inquiry through the psychotherapeutic lens
Yoga Practices
Advanced Sequencing techniques and formulas
Class design
Storytelling + Theming + Artistry of teaching
Practice Teaching
Feedback from Trish & Maddi
Weekend 2
Restorative with Maddi
Anatomy of Rest
Rest thru the psychotherapeutic lens
Immersion into restorative yoga + teaching
Practices
Practice implementing the “quiet practices” into your hatha yoga classes
Class design
Weekend 3
Yoga Nidra with Trish
+ Tantric Philosophy with Kiran
Immersion into Yoga Nidra + teaching
Dream Work
Study of the Koshas & Yoga Nidra
Practices
Practice implementing the “quiet practices” into your hatha yoga classes
Class design
Weekend 4
Advanced Physiology in Movement with Trish + Marie & Natalie
Meditation with Grant
Yoga Anatomy and Joint movements review
Applied Anatomy + Physiology in motion
Breathwork
Cueing Language
Smart sequencing
Practices
Practice teaching
Meditation workshop with Grant Hutchinson
psychoeducational tools in meditation
Weekend 5
Accessibility in Yoga + Functional Movement with Trish + Beth + Erin
Yoga for seniors
Yoga for chair bound students
Yoga for limited mobility
Yoga for bigger bodies
Introduction to functional movement
Class design
Practices
Practice Teaching
Weekend 6
Seat of the Leader + Integration with Maddi & Trish
Practices
Putting it all together
Practice Teaching
Ethics
Teaching Q & A
Exam will be completed in class
This curriculum is created and facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapists, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, and Certified Yoga Instructors.
All Guests are experts and professionals in their fields, who are held with the highest regard.
This Yoga Teacher Training is co-directed by HEAL EVOLVE THRIVE's Trish Dingman (Yoga teacher) and Maddi Rundle (Registered Psychotherapist & Yoga and Meditation Teacher) and Guests. Combined they have over 3,000 hours of study in their chosen fields and 10,000 hours of teaching/clinical practice.
2024 marks our 8th year of facilitating HEAL EVOLVE THRIVE’s 200 hour Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher training, always building and growing. We are constantly in pursuit of creating a yoga teacher training ahead of it’s time and take graduates feedback to evolve this offering each year!
It took us years (12+ years ) to be ready to run a Teacher Training- to feel fully and compassionately capable of holding the vision that we wish to fulfill with this YTT. Starting with the name- HEAL EVOLVE THRIVE.
May all of our thoughts, actions and service be purposeful and from a personal place of health + vitality! May we heal, evolve and thrive ourselves to truly come from a place of purpose and health, so that we may inspire others to remember their own purpose, health and vitality.
Guests INCLUDE
Kiran Sohal - MA South Asian Religion
Yoga Philosophy + History + Ethics
Kiran Sohal holds a BA in Religion from the University of Western Ontario and a Masters degree in South Asian Religion from the University of Toronto.
As a Yoga Teacher, Kiran has over 20 years of teaching experience in the corporate, health and fitness industry including classes in Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, Pilates, and Meditation. Her personal approach to teaching is rooted in a passion for creative movement, mindfulness, and personal transformation.
She also lectures on Yoga History, Philosophy, and Ethics for yoga teacher trainings across the GTA.
Additionally, Kiran is a volunteer instructor with the Art of Living Foundation, an international humanitarian and educational organization that specializes in stress-reduction techniques and trauma relief programs.
Marie Baker - Osteopath
Anatomy, Physiology, Movement, Pain, Injury Prevention
Marie Baker is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner whose goal is to help improve the function of your
body to allow it to heal.
Marie graduated from The Canadian Academy of Osteopathy’s 4-year Masters of Practice Diploma inOsteopathic Manual Sciences (M. OMSc) program in 2017. Before making this career change, she worked in the health and wellness industry as an esthetician and reflexologist for over 15 years. This gave her a passion for health and wellness on many levels, which ultimately brought her on a path to help people on a deeper level.
Over the years Marie has worked with a large variety of patients from many different backgrounds.
Bodies than have danced, played hockey, worked in trades or in offices. Bodies that are young and bodies that have a long life of use. Pregnant bodies and post-partum bodies. Treatment can be helpful at all the different stages of life. Marie has always had a strong interest in mental health and through osteopathy the connection between the mind and the body. In 2021 Marie completed the Advanced Principles and Practice of Mindfulness program through the McMaster University Continuing Education and Hoame partnership course Mindfulness in Modern Society.
In 2022 Marie completed her first 200-hour Yoga Teach Training and Level 1 Trauma Informed Movement through Heal Evolve Thrive. Marie has had a personal yoga practice for over 20 years and with the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and osteopathic thought process combined with the knowledge gained through yoga teacher training she is excited to see how she can help you on your health and wellness journey.
Marie has a passion for learning, is an avid reader, a lover of history (she originally wanted to be an archeologist!) and has a deep love for nature and can often been found hiking, birdwatching and camping with her husband and her dog.
Grant Hutchinson- Registered Psychotherapist
Buddhist Meditation Teacher + Yoga Teacher
Grant began teaching yoga and meditation in 2005 following his yoga and meditation studies and training in India and South East Asia. The underlying motivation of his teaching is present moment embodied experience whether on the yoga mat or meditation cushion, in the office, in traffic or with loved ones.
The indivisibility of spiritual practice and daily life has been fundamental to Grant’s orientation. His teaching delves into the richness and relevance of these practices in our lives, right now. Grant approaches these teachings as self-study; a means of grappling with what is underneath the form or appearance to co-create ways for each of our own specific bodies and minds to explore practice in an accessible and sustainable way.
Grant has studied meditation in Hatha Yoga, Theravadin and Soto Zen Buddhist traditions. He lived for close to two years at Tassajara, the San Francisco Zen Centre’s Monastic training centre in the mountains of Northern California and has sat differing length retreats at other centres in India, Sri Lanka, the US and Canada. He studied for many years with Michael Stone.
As another means of exploring the interface between practice and life, Grant began his private psychotherapy practice in 2018 and expects to complete his five year Gestalt training at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto in the Spring of 2019.
Beth Rutty- RYT500
Accessible Yoga + Functional Movement
Beth has always had a love for life that includes movement and art. She spent 30 years of her life as a Registered Graphic Designer and she and her husband Dean ran their own business in Burlington until they moved to Meaford in 2015. During her time as a designer, she became a part time Fitness Instructor, a Mother and eventually a Yoga Teacher and Trainer.
She has had various yoga influences from Ashtanga, Iyengar, Anusara Yoga. She has also studied Thai Yoga Massage, Yoga as Therapy, functional anatomy and energy healing.
She now enjoys teaching experiential yoga that invites each person to explore how they feel while moving and connecting with breath. Her main definition of yoga is, ‘a process of becoming more aware’ . She has done extensive study in breath, anatomy, physiology and yoga philosophy, and applies these to all of her teaching.
In her own Meaford studio, she offers classes and workshops to practitioners and workshops and trainings to Yoga Teachers. She now also mentors yoga teachers encouraging them to listen to their heart's desire and guiding them to move in a direction whereby they can offer their gifts in the most fulfilling way.
Erin Moraghan- PT + RYT500 + Functional Movement + Business Coach
Functional Movement + Anatomy in Action
Erin’s path has been long and winding but what keeps her whole has remained constant: sharing movement, building community, and loving trees, rivers, books, and dogs. Erin became obsessed with finding innovative ways to help people be holistically healthy after nearly a decade working in healthcare. As a born entrepreneur, Erin created Litethriive™ during the COVID-19 crisis as a way of helping people unleash the power of the mind and embrace the vital approach of being holistically well.
Erin has been studying and sharing movement and fitness for most of her life, studying across the globe. Erin co-founded the Revkor™ brand with her partner, inventor Angela Rivard, in 2013 and runs her fitness studio in Cambridge, Ontario with her team. Big roadblocks led Erin to finally get serious about creating a consistent morning mindset practice in 2017, inspiring the creation of Litethriive™.
Natalie Jakmyshyn- Osteopathic Manual Practitioner + RTY 500
Physiology + Barrier Concept
Natalie began practicing yoga in 2002. Inspired to share this practice with others, she went on to complete her 200 hour Hatha Vinyasa Teacher Training in 2009. Being a yoga teacher enabled her to share the joy of movement and the many benefits the practice has on our body and mind. Natalie soon realized that something was missing from her teachings. A strong understanding of anatomy and physiology. She was asking students to move their bodies and regurgitating things she learned from previous teachers without fully understanding the truth behind her words. Since becoming a yoga teacher, Natalie has worked in research at the Hamilton General Hospital and went on to complete her Manual Osteopathy degree. She strives to offer a holistic approach to yoga in her teachings.
Your 300 hours includes
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification- Registered Through the Canadian Yoga Alliance
Trauma Informed Movement and Presence LEVEL 2 Certificate-
To receive a 500 hour registered yoga teacher designation from Heal Evolve Thrive you must have already completed a 200 hour ytt*
This curriculum is written and facilitated by Registered Psychotherapist, and Certified Yoga Instructors. All Guests are experts and professionals in their fields, who are held with the highest regard. We pride ourselves on this evolved Yoga Teacher Training offering.
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