Trauma-Informed Yoga: Yoga Therapy for Mental Health

With Ghada Osman, PhD, LMFT, PYT, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

Deepen Your Understanding of Mental Health Through Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy

Join Dr. Ghada Osman, Harvard-educated psychotherapist, certified yoga therapist, and experienced educator, for an in-depth exploration of yoga therapy’s role in supporting mental and emotional well-being.

This comprehensive, 100% online training integrates contemporary psychological understanding with the philosophy, science, and therapeutic applications of yoga. Through experiential learning, practical applications, and evidence-informed approaches, participants develop the knowledge and skills to support individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges.

Designed for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, and AUM hOMe Shala students, the program offers flexible certification pathways and the convenience of live, interactive instruction via Zoom.

Continuing Education: The 40-Hour Basic and 100-Hour Advanced Certification programs are approved for continuing education through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) Approved Professional Development (APD) program, offering 45 CE credits. Continuing education units are also available for eligible mental health professionals in Florida and California.

Certification Options & Eligibility

AUM hOMe Shala offers a two-day introductory training and two extended certification pathways in Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy for Mental Health, allowing participants to select the level of training that best supports their professional goals.

• 40-Hour Basic Certification: Combines live, interactive Zoom instruction with independent online study.

• 100-Hour Advanced Certification: Provides more extensive training through live Zoom instruction, independent study, and practical application of yoga therapy principles.

For AUM hOMe Shala Students: The first two days of training are included in AUM’s Clinical Yoga Therapy Foundation and Bridge Programs. Enrolled students are eligible for discounted tuition when pursuing the Basic or Advanced Certification.

Previously Completed Training: Students who completed the 40-Hour Basic Certification in 2016, 2017, or 2018 may apply those hours toward the 100-Hour Advanced Certification.

Course Content & Learning Objectives

This training explores the relationship between yoga therapy and mental health, integrating traditional yogic practices with contemporary psychological understanding and evidence-informed therapeutic approaches.

Participants will explore:

• The philosophy and science underlying yoga’s influence on mental and emotional well-being.

• Common mental health conditions, therapeutic relationships, and models of human development relevant to psychological health.

• Assessing client readiness and determining appropriate yoga therapy interventions.

• Therapeutic applications of asana, pranayama, mudras, bandhas, dhyana (meditation), and witness consciousness.

• A comprehensive, three-pronged approach to applying yoga therapy in mental health settings.

• Developing individualized yoga therapy protocols to support clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, addiction, eating disorders, and body image concerns.

Practical Application: The Advanced Certification includes supervised practical experience designed to help participants integrate course concepts into therapeutic settings. Specific practicum requirements and scheduling will be provided during the training.

Enrollment is limited to 16 participants to encourage individualized attention, meaningful discussion, and an engaging online learning experience.

2027 Training Dates

All sessions are conducted live via Zoom. Times are Eastern.

• Two-Day Basic Course: Saturday–Sunday, January 23–24, 2027 | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

• 40-Hour Certification (Additional Weekend): Saturday–Sunday, February 20–21, 2027 | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

• 100-Hour Advanced Certification, Part I: Saturday–Sunday, April 10–11, 2027 | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

• 100-Hour Advanced Certification Practicum: Saturday, April 24, 2027 | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

Certification Pathways

Each certification level builds upon the previous training:

• Two-Day Basic Course: Includes the January 23–24 introductory weekend.

• 40-Hour Certification: Includes the January introductory weekend, the February 20–21 weekend, and required independent study.

• 100-Hour Advanced Certification: Includes both the January and February weekends, the April 10–11 advanced training, the April 24 practicum, and required independent study and practical application.

For AUM hOMe Shala Students: The two-day introductory course is a required component of the Clinical Yoga Therapy Foundation and Bridge Programs and the 300/500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program.

Questions? Contact us for additional information.

About Your Instructor

Ghada Osman, PhD, LMFT, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500

Dr. Ghada Osman is a licensed psychotherapist, certified yoga therapist, and experienced yoga teacher whose work spans diverse populations, from college students to hospice patients. Her clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, grief and loss, and chronic or serious physical illness.

A Professor Emerita at San Diego State University, Dr. Osman earned her doctorate from Harvard University and a master’s degree in psychology from Chapman University. She completed her 500-hour yoga teacher training at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and is certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).

She is the author of Mental and Emotional Healing Through Yoga: A Guiding Framework for Therapists and Their Clients, drawing upon her extensive experience integrating psychotherapy and yoga therapy.

What Students Are Saying

“This is a comprehensive, life-changing training that every yoga therapist and yoga teacher should pursue as part of their personal and professional growth.”
— R. C.

“The program itself, the curriculum, and the delivery were all excellent. I wish it could be a required course for all yoga therapists…. The experiential learning was powerful. And throughout, you were mindful about keeping us safe and grounded as we discussed difficult topics.”
— B. T. (Excerpt)

“This course was incredible and I am grateful for having had the opportunity to take it. The course expanded and deepened my existing knowledge of mental health and yoga while teaching me an extensive amount of new information which will allow me to better serve the people with whom I work.”
— H. S.

“I loved how it redefined what yoga therapy’s focus is for mental health, shifting from the model of fixing a problem and having a solution to building awareness and empowering the client. Ghada gave very clear reasons why and guidance on how to create the conditions for this shift.”
— A. F.

“This was my second time taking the course. … I knew the course was going to be good, but I didn’t know how it would translate in Zoom. It was great, it had a good flow. The transition between the PowerPoint, group work, and practice time was helpful to keep the group engaged and present.”
— G. G.

“This certification has been transformative and invaluable in my line of work. Amazing opportunity!”
— Carole A.

2027 Tuition & Registration

Early-Bird Rates Available Through December 15, 2026

• 2-Day Basic Course: $900 Early Bird | $950 Regular

• 40-Hour Basic Certification: $1,650 Early Bird | $1,750 Regular

• 40-Hour Basic Certification (Enrolled AUM Students): $1,450 Early Bird | $1,550 Regular

• 100-Hour Advanced Certification: $2,550 Early Bird | $2,650 Regular

• 100-Hour Advanced Certification (Enrolled AUM Students): $2,300 Early Bird | $2,400 Regular

Clinical Add-On Component: $425 — Special 2027 discounted rate for students who completed the 100-Hour Advanced Certification within the past eight years.

Each certification level includes the preceding training levels, as outlined in the Certification Pathways section.

Cancellation Policy

• 21 days or more before the program: Full tuition refund, minus a $100 nonrefundable processing fee and an additional $300 course materials fee if the online curriculum has been accessed.

• 8–20 days before the program: Refund of 50% of tuition, minus the $100 nonrefundable processing fee and an additional $300 course materials fee if the online curriculum has been accessed.

• 7 days or fewer before the program: No refunds.

All fees are in USD. Refund deductions will not exceed the tuition paid.

Additional Resources

Yoga Therapy & Mental Health Resources with Dr. Ghada Osman

Explore additional opportunities to learn about the therapeutic applications of yoga for mental and emotional well-being.

Yoga for Stress & Anxiety Relief: A four-hour recorded training with Dr. Ghada Osman. Contact us for purchasing information.

Yoga Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease: Free prerecorded sessions exploring mental health considerations for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, their care partners, and yoga teachers. Email us for more information.

Emotional Health Matters: Watch Dr. Osman’s training, Incorporating Practices for Mental Health Symptoms in Practices for Parkinson’s Patients, on YouTube.

Ready to Deepen Your Yoga Therapy Practice?

Join Dr. Ghada Osman for this comprehensive, trauma-informed training and expand your knowledge and skills in supporting mental and emotional well-being through yoga therapy.

Enrollment is limited to 16 participants. Select your preferred certification option below to register for our 2027 training!