Pathways to Peace is a trauma-informed yoga teacher training rooted in classical Hatha Yoga and modern nervous system science. Designed for therapists, caregivers, service professionals, and those on their own healing journey, this program supports teaching — and living — from safety, presence, and integrity.

You can download full course guide below.

This training may be a good fit for you if you:

• Are a therapist, counselor, social worker, caregiver, or work in healing or service roles

• Feel called to teach yoga with sensitivity, ethics, and care

• Want to understand trauma, the nervous system, and embodiment — without becoming a clinician

• Are on your own healing journey and want learning to honor that

• Value mentorship, reflection, and community over hustle or performance

You do not need to be flexible, athletic, or already teaching yoga to participate.

What Makes Pathways to Peace Different

• Trauma-informed foundation grounded in safety, choice, and empowerment

• Integration of polyvagal theory and nervous system awareness

• Classical Hatha Yoga taught through an embodied, non-performative lens

• Small cohort size to support mentorship and depth

• Hybrid format that supports real-life schedules

• Emphasis on self-inquiry, sustainability, and ethical teaching

This is not a “push harder” training.
It is intentionally paced, relational, and rooted in presence.

Program Overview

Pathways to Peace is a comprehensive 200-hour training that weaves together yoga philosophy, functional anatomy, mindfulness, pranayama, meditation, and trauma-informed teaching methodology.

Students explore:

• Foundations of Hatha Yoga

• Nervous system regulation and polyvagal-informed practice

• Ethical, inclusive teaching principles

• Sequencing, cueing, and holding space

• Reflective self-inquiry and mentorship

• Supervised community teaching

Graduates are eligible to register as RYT-200 with Yoga Alliance.

Program Structure

• Format: Hybrid (≈80% in-person / 20% live online)

• In-Person: Six weekend immersions at Sunflower Studio (Weekends are Apr 24-26, May 8-10, May 29-31, Jun 12-14, Jun 26-28, and Jul 10-12.)

• Online: Weekly live Zoom sessions (Wednesdays, 7–9 pm)

• Practice: Independent study, reflection, and teaching practicum

• Integration: Community teaching, mentorship, and graduation circle

A detailed schedule is included in the full program guide.

No Prerequisites Required

There are no formal prerequisites to enroll in this training.

You do not need:

• Prior yoga teacher certification

• Advanced physical practice

• A background in anatomy or psychology

This training welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Modifications, choice, and accessibility are built into all practices.

Investment

Tuition: $2,249.00 before March 1st, $2,499.00 after March 1st

Includes:

• All instruction and mentorship

• Printed training manual

• Supervised teaching practicum

• Certificate of completion

Required textbooks are purchased separately.

Space is intentionally limited to maintain a supportive learning environment.

Meet Your Guide

Dawn Cannon, E-RYT 500

Co-Owner of Sunflower Yoga Studio & Founder of The Creatrix Yoga School

Dawn is a trauma-informed yoga teacher, meditation guide, and former corporate executive who now devotes her work to helping others reconnect with their bodies, inner wisdom, and capacity for regulation. Her teaching blends somatic awareness, mindfulness, and compassionate leadership, offering yoga as a practice of steadiness, care, and self-trust.

Guest faculty include Jennette Stone, LCSW, PMH-C, CYP 500, RYT 200, CMT 100 who supports trauma education within the training.

An Invitation

If you feel drawn to teach yoga with integrity, sensitivity, and care — or to deepen your own relationship with embodiment and presence — you are warmly invited into this training.

You’re encouraged to explore the full program guide or reach out with questions.

Have Questions??

You are welcome to send any email with questions or any kind or use this contact form below.

📧 info@sunflowerstudioutah.com