Lead with wisdom, teach with compassion
A 50-hour professional certification in mental health-informed Yoga
Learn to listen, observe, and understand the impact of your guidance on students' mental and emotional well-being, cultivating inner wisdom through experience and practice.
At the end of the training you will…
✔ Understand trauma and its impact on neurobiology
✔ Identify causes and effects of anxiety, stress, and depression
✔ Apply yoga philosophy to modern mental health
✔ Integrate trauma-sensitive practices into classes
✔ Offer appropriate modifications for diverse needs
✔ Gain hands-on experience teaching and observing best practices
Why this program?
Yoga teachers today are navigating an anxious, disconnected world. You already know yoga heals—but how do you bridge the compassion you already have with yoga philosophy and modern mental health care?
This training offers the practical tools, structure, and supervised practice to help you confidently support your students’ emotional well-being.
Every teacher who believes yoga is more than exercise should have this foundation.
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Learn in Community
Tired of pre-recorded lessons and overcrowded Zoom calls?
This training is limited to 12 students to ensure real connection, discussion, and integration.
You’ll learn in an intimate, trauma-informed environment that values reflection, interaction, and care—for yourself and your students
What past students have to say
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I recently completed the Trauma Informed Yoga teacher training program offered by Katlin Robinson. It was spectacular and exceeded all my expectations tenfold! The content was extremely well presented and so topical and needed in these strange Covid times.
Katlin is very knowledgeable in this area and was also a wealth of information on additional resources we may be interested in following up with. The subject matter is quite intense and Katlin provided a very well thought out program which was divided into appropriate, manageable modules.
Katlin has a very charming teaching style; she always ensured that there was time for all our questions and we never felt rushed. I highly recommend this course, and Katlin as an instructor, for all yoga teachers that are interested in enhancing their teaching style and expanding how to teach in a more inclusive, sensitive way. ~ Sara Ellis
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"Katlin lives and breathes her yoga practice and teachings. She is so approachable, exudes warmth, and makes you feel at “home”. At the beginning of each session, we practiced breathing and chanting together to center and ground ourselves. Each module was carefully planned out as to not overwhelm us. The training offered a great balance of subject material learned over PowerPoint and yoga related practices. We were offered time for breaks and reflection. Our physical practices online together turned out to be a wonderful experience, despite my reservations initially.
Katlin’s experience in teaching was evident throughout the course, and her knowledge of mental health and trauma is extensive! She always gave examples and made sure the content was understood by all. Our homework was very manageable and not time intensive.
I would recommend this training to anyone who not only wants to learn about this subject, but to be a teacher with better awareness and compassion for their students. I feel I have upped my game as an instructor because of this training, offering more options, incorporating trauma informed language in my teachings, and having a better understanding of the emotional needs of my students.
I would definitely do another training with Katlin, and look forward to an in-person learning experience with her! ~ Jenny Hauser
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I highly recommend Katlin Robinson’s Yoga for Mental Health Teacher Training. It is extremely comprehensive and has made me feel like I can compassionately teach a trauma-informed yoga class that supports my client’s mental and emotional health. Katlin is incredibly knowledgeable on the subject and is a gifted and gracious teacher. The depth and breadth of what we covered – everything from yoga philosophy to detailed knowledge of anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and trauma - was truly amazing! ~ Leigh Shand
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I feel so lucky to have had this opportunity and just wanted to let you know how much your hard work is being appreciated. I love your passion and dedication to this topic and to your students!! I love the diversity of the group...it feels like we were all meant to come together to share this! My heart is filled with such gratitude right now. Thank you for everything you are are doing for the yoga community, for the mental health community and for us all!! ~ Tara Urias
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Why study with Katlin Robinson
Evidence-Informed. Compassionate. Rooted in Experience.
Katlin Robinson is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and educator with over a decade of experience supporting people living with trauma, anxiety, and depression. Her approach bridges ancient yoga philosophy with modern mental health principles—grounded, inclusive, and trauma-informed.
Learning in Community
Katlin teaches in small, interactive groups where you’ll engage in discussion, case study, and guided practice. You’ll learn through experience—not just information—so you graduate confident and capable.
Bridging Yoga and Psychology
Katlin’s work has been integrated into Emotion-Focused Therapy for Complex Trauma and presented to clinicians across Europe and North America. She has trained psychologists and psychotherapists internationally and contributed a chapter to an APA-published book exploring the intersection of yoga, embodiment, and trauma recovery.
Guidance That Goes Beyond Certification
Students describe Katlin’s teaching as steady, spacious, and deeply supportive.
Her mentorship model ensures every participant is seen and supported, blending nervous system education and yoga therapy principles into every element of the training.
“This is more than a certification—it’s a mentorship in how to hold space for healing.”
INVESTMENT
Regular Price $1,200
Payment plans are available. Details are in the application form.FAQS
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You should do what you can to attend all sessions live. However, I know that life happens. If you can't attend live you will be able to access a recording of the class for a limited time. If you miss a practicum you will submit the practicum exercise in writing or provide a recording to be reviewed.
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You can take this training for personal interest but this training will not qualify you to teach yoga to others. Know that some of the concepts require more than a basic knowledge of yoga. If you are new to yoga this may not be right for you. Please get in touch or fill in an application and let me know your circumstance.
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The reality is that most people have some history of trauma and/or mental health disorder. I recognize that many of us come to yoga to support for our own healing. I hope that what you learn in this program will bring greater awareness and support you on your journey. However, this training is intended as a teacher training. There will not be time for group sharing and I ask that you limit sharing your personal experience to the topics being discussed. There will not be time to answer personal questions or provide advise in the classes. You will have an oportuntity to work with me one-on-one if you want more personalized support. If you are suffering from acute or untreated mental health disorder or if you have unresolved trauma and are not working with a mental health professonal then please let me know in our application so we can discuss options before you register.
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Yes, we will cover all aspects of trauma informed teaching in this program.
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This training is perfect for anyone wanting to teach regular group classes to under-serviced and traumatized populations. You will not be prepared to offer workshops or courses on yoga for mental health / trauma / anxiety etc. I reccommend you take additional advanced training after this course if you want to work one-on-one with clients suffering from mental illness or trauma.
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There is a 5% fee for using credit card which covers the processing fee from Paypal.
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You can read the terms and conditions at https://www.katlinrobinson.com/terms-and-conditions-training
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Yes I offer payment plans. Typically they are paid over three months and must be paid in full before the mid-point of the course. There is a small administration fee that is added to the course fee.
We can discuss options after you have submitted the application.