Body-Connected Yoga Certification
A trauma-informed yoga certification that meets you exactly where you are.
200-hr Yoga Teacher Training
March 9th — July 9th, 2025
Tuition is $3500
The group will be limited to 10 students to allow for a more intimate container and deeper connection.
The practice of "Yoga" as a physical discipline has thrived in the Western world for several decades, leading to the emergence of various styles and brands. With an abundance of programs and trainings available, the question arises: How does one discern the best fit and why? What truly defines a skilled and impactful facilitator?
At Breath and Body School, our primary goal is to empower teachers to discover their unique voice and cultivate an authentic teaching practice. We truly believe that the most effective "healers" are those who engage in their own continual self-exploration. Exceptional facilitators understand that in order to hold space for others, you must first be able to hold space for yourself. This emphasis on self-inquiry and discovery is reflected in the Trauma-Informed initial segment of our training.
If you are interested in learning more (scheduling a call with Katie) or would like to register, please fill out the form below and we will respond ASAP!
Days & Times
Live ZOOM classes will be every Wednesday from March 12th — May 28th: 7:30-9:30pm MST
Live in-person classes will be held TWO WEEKENDS PER MONTH.
These weekends will include 4 in-person sessions:
Saturdays 8:30 — 10:30am @ Katie’s Home Studio
Saturdays 7 — 9pm @ The Local Co-Op
Sundays 10 — 11:30am @ Mosaic Yoga
Sundays 1 — 3pm @ Katie’s Home Studio or Om Wellness Center
Address for The Local Co-Op (Saturday evenings) and Mosaic Yoga (Sunday mornings) is the same: 1991 S 1100 E, Sugarhouse, UT
Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon sessions will typically be held in Katie’s basement studio in Cottonwood Heights.
Occasionally we may use OM Wellness Center for our Sunday afternoon class which is located on 4578 S Highland Dr..
*There will be plenty of opportunities to make up missed in-person sessions but it is highly encouraged to attend whenever possible
take it or leave it but here’s our two cents:
For years, Western Yoga has been affiliated with a self-proclaimed governing body known as Yoga Alliance. We intentionally lack Yoga Alliance Accreditation and have no intention of pursuing it. Yoga Alliance operates on a membership-based certification model, requiring ongoing fees from teachers and training organizations. Notably, they don't conduct their own certification programs, workshops, or classes. Their accreditation is granted to those who meet their stipulated criteria by paying annual dues. With numerous yoga teacher trainings and certifications available, the notion of a singular governing body appears impractical. Instead of trying to check off boxes for someone else’s qualifications, our Body-Connected Yoga Teacher Training program focuses on empowering students to become exceptional teachers by internalizing the practices.
Common issues found in current Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) programs include:
Failure to teach or immerse participants in the essence of being trauma-informed.
Designing training programs predominantly from a masculine perspective, akin to Western Medicine.
Neglecting to impart intentional and effective alignment principles.
No focus on intuitive movement.
Overlooking the crucial incorporation of the breath in yoga.
With 18 weeks of live classes dedicated to establishing a Trauma-Informed foundation, our facilitators are not only learning the foundations of trauma and what it means to be trauma-informed, but they are guided to experience their own healing and how to approach themselves in a trauma-informed way. This invites authenticity and integrity to our teachers’ experience that they are then able to extend to their future clients.
We believe that this combination sets BREATH AND BODY SCHOOL apart from others. If you feel that this is in alignment with your values and perspectives, we’d love to have you join us!
What can I expect from this course?
Wednesday nights we will meet on ZOOM from 7:30 — 9:30pm. For this session we will be working out of our TRAUMA INFORMED CURRICULUM and will attend these classes alongside the Breathwork Facilitator Training group. We will STOP attending Wednesday night ZOOM classes at the end of May, but our in-person weekends together will continue a bit longer. We will also have one LIVE IN-PERSON class on the evening of Wednesday July 9th to close our Yoga Teacher Training.
Each weekend will consist of four in-person sessions:
Saturday mornings 8:30 — 10:30am MST will be held in Katie’s home studio will be for discussing YOGA curriculum
Saturday nights 7 — 9pm MST will be held at The Local Co-Op and you will be attending Katie’s FREQUENCY or EMBODIMENT class (experiential)
Sunday mornings 10am — 11:30am MST will be held at Mosaic Yoga and we will be attending Katie’s Power Flow Yoga class. You can opt to join this class on ZOOM anytime you’d prefer. (experiential)
Sunday afternoons 1 — 3pm MST will be for debriefing, mock teaching, and learning YOGA curriculum.
Exact dates for weekends:
March 9, 15-16
April 5-6, 19-20
May 17-18, 31- June 1
WEEKEND RETREAT June 20-22 (Bear Lake, UT)
July 5-6
You will have assignments for personal introspection and self awareness, as well as receive group support. In addition, you will have opportunities to practice with peer partners and truly begin to integrate all that you are learning.
Throughout the training, you will be assigned a combination of readings, watching videos, practicum exercises, somatic practices/attending classes, and connecting with peer partners that will require no more than 1-2 hours of your time each week.
Near the end of the training, you will have the opportunity to attend a weekend wellness retreat. It will be within driving distance from Salt Lake City and begin Friday evening and be done no later than Sunday afternoon.
*This in-person retreat experience is required in order to receive your certification. If you cannot attend, you will be required to attend a separate KSY retreat in which you will be responsible for tuition.
You will receive two binders: one with your Trauma-Informed Curriculum and the other with your Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum
You will receive 2 books: Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea Judith & The Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book by Kelly Soloway
You will receive 40% off 1:1 session with Trish Leichty for additional support throughout the training.
You will receive $100 cash to use to attend the donation-based classes at Mosaic Yoga as part of your practicum work
You will receive assistance setting up volunteer classes to complete your practicum hours
What do I receive upon completion?
As soon as you complete the course and the required practicum hours, you will receive a certificate of completion indicating that you have been certified as a Body-Connected Yoga Instructor through Breath and Body School.
Access to all yoga and trauma-informed content for your future studying and use
Opportunity to assist or observe Katie in class anytime
Discounts on future courses, retreats, and other paid events
What do I receive during the course?
You will receive 80 hours of instruction and support from Katie thru live classes… plus 40 hours of an immersive retreat… and an additional 80 hours of practicum work.
One of a kind trauma-informed curriculum created from a balance of the masculine and feminine perspective.
Free unlimited public yoga classes with Katie throughout the training
The opportunity to assist Katie in class
The opportunity to observe Katie and other Mosaic Yoga instructors for practicum work
Assistant setting up volunteer teaching opportunities
$100 stipend to use towards other donation-based classes at Mosaic Yoga throughout the training
Connection with like-hearted peers from your local yoga community
Meditations, somatic practices, writing practices, yoga classes, closing ceremony, celebration, and certificate
Business guidance
What does this cost?
The cost is $3500 and includes the experiences and events of the intensive retreat weekend experience. Accommodations and food are included but travel will be up to you. It will be within accessible driving distance from SLC.
If you would like to add the Body-Connected Breathwork Certification as well, the cost is $5000 for both certifications.
Payment plans are available.
Limited scholarships are available. Please apply and let us know you’re interested in being considered to receive one.
What will I learn?
See the course outline below…
Body-Connected Yoga Instructor Certification
connecting people back to their bodies through mindful movement and intentional breath
Weeks 1-2
Opening Ceremony
Overview of the course, what is the self (body, emotions, mind, energetics, intuition, soul)
The Styles of Hatha Yoga
Weeks 3-4
Overview of the Chakras
The 8 Limbs, The Vedas, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
Breakdown of a Sun A/ Sun B
Weeks 5-6
The body, the mind, the psyche, and the soul
What is intuition?
Ayurveda, The Doshas, The Vayus, The Koshas
Power Yoga
Weeks 7-9
The nervous system, the brain, and your own personal trauma exploration
The Polyvagal Theory
Introduction to anatomy.
Introduction to cueing.
Power Yoga
Weeks 10-12
Identifying trauma in others, the brain and nervous system, and the breath.
Holding space for your SELF. The importance of self care. Creating safe containers.
The Bhagavad Gita
Kundalini Yoga
Weeks 13-15
What is inclusion and how to address diverse clients needs to create safety.
Movement vocab, concise cueing.
Mock teaching.
Chair Yoga
Weeks 15-17
Dynamic voicing, and intelligent sequencing.
Hands-On Adjustments
Co-Regulation
Restore Yoga
Please note that about HALF of the hours of this training are in-person hours, and the other half is outside PRACTICUM WORK such as attending, observing, assisting, and teaching classes. There is also some reading, journaling, and self-study. YOGA is very much a practice of SELF-STUDY. If you want to attend this training just for learning and don’t care to ever teach, then maybe you don’t bother to complete all the practicum work and officially obtain a 200-hr certificate. But if you DO want to teach and hold space for others in healing containers, then the practicum work is extremely important!
You learn the thing by doing the thing…
We will ABSOLUTELY help provide you with opportunities to volunteer teach in communities that could benefit from free yoga.
Weeks 19-20
Final Culmination Public Class
Logistics of holding classes and navigating your teaching journey.
The business of yoga.
Closing Ceremony