Are you ready to live your truth?
This journey of
transformation
and liberation
will touch every
aspect of your life.
Heal yourself, relationships,
community, and world.
Born out of the need to return to the sacred, mystical, healing aspects of Yoga…
Healing Through Embodiment goes deeper than Asana.
“Yoga is the journey of the Self, through the Self, to the Self.”
Experience Yoga as a transformational path and way of living.
Graduates of this training receive 200 contact hours of education and mentorship.
In addition to your 200-Hour Trauma Informed Teacher Certification, accredited by Yoga Alliance to Elevated Standards, you will walk away from this program with direct experiences of transformation, and a deep sense of community.
This program offers life-changing instruction with skills to deepen your spiritual journey…
as well as facilitate group and private sessions that set the conditions for profound transformation and healing.
Healing Through Embodiment
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
2025 enrollment is now open!
West Michigan Cohort 2.0
May - December ‘25
Program Highlights:
4-Day Retreat Immersion a direct experience of immersion into Anahata to connect deeply with yourself, spiritual community and the bridge from the body to the spirit.
7 Weekend Intensives held from 9am-5pm, one weekend per month May- December, at Aptitude Fitness + Yoga in Rockford, MI. These monthly in-person weekend gatherings ground your practice in community and connection.
11 Three-Hour Virtual Sessions—designed to explore, refine, and deepen your understanding of yoga philosophy, trauma-informed practices, and leadership.
7 One-on-One Mentor Sessions—personalized guidance to support your individual growth and practicum supervision.
8 individual hours —mentor reflection and witnessing
Northern Michigan Cohort
October ‘25 - May ‘26
Program Highlights:
4-Day Retreat Immersion a direct experience of immersion into Anahata to connect deeply with yourself, spiritual community and the bridge from the body to the spirit.
7 Weekend Intensives held from 9am-5pm, one weekend per month October- May, at Lotus of Ludington. These monthly in-person weekend gatherings ground your practice in community and connection.
14 Three-Hour Virtual Sessions—designed to explore, refine, and deepen your understanding of yoga philosophy, trauma-informed practices, and leadership.
7 One-on-One Mentor Sessions—personalized guidance to support your individual growth and practicum supervision.
8 individual hours —mentor reflection and witnessing
Investment:
$3250
$500.00 deposit to hold your space. Payment plans available. 10% discount to pay in full upfront. Sliding scale available for single mothers and Black Indigenous People of Color.
This program is for practitioners who are serious about initiating change in their life and in the world.
We honor the healing Roots of Yoga, the science of Trauma and Resilience, and Embodied Wisdom as a powerful experience that returns you to your Self.
When we come home to our Bodies, we access our Souls and unlock unlimited potential to transmute suffering into Resilience and Wisdom.
The Details:
Sacred Being Yoga School’s 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is more than a certification—it's an invitation to embody the essence of yoga in every aspect of your life.
Over the course of eight months, this hybrid journey will transform you from within, unraveling conditioned beliefs and guiding you toward a deeper understanding of who you truly are. This sacred process invites you to remember your wholeness and commit to the path your soul has always longed to walk.
As you step into your authentic spiritual path, you become a beacon of transformation for others, empowering them on their healing journeys. Together, we will weave a supportive spiritual community, embracing the journey to be fully seen and held in compassion. This is a space where all aspects of yourself are welcomed, known, and witnessed. Through this nurturing, you will emerge as the embodied leader that the world is calling for—reconnecting to who you were meant to be before life’s challenges altered your course.
This training not only prepares you to guide others, but it also provides ongoing support beyond the classroom. Through live, in-person and virtual sessions, you will be lovingly held accountable, deepening your commitment to living in alignment with your values and purpose. You will walk your dharma path with clarity and confidence, knowing you are continually supported by the Sacred Being community.
“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in absence of an empathic witness. ”
The Direct Experience:
᪥ Honor the deep healing roots of yoga
᪥ Directly experience all 8 limbs of yoga
᪥ Facilitate the experience of embodiment for yourself, individuals, and community
᪥ Become a leader in embodiment facilitation
᪥ Add tools of embodied inquiry and themes of transformation to your medicine bag
᪥ Learn how to recognize the impact of trauma and stress on the body and behavior
᪥ Understand the body experience of trauma and build capacity for embodied resilience
᪥ Transform trauma, toxic patterns, and false stories into your greatest gifts, and help other do the same
᪥ Cultivate a healing presence
᪥ Unlock the unlimited capacity for healing within your body
᪥ Befriend your body
᪥ Feel the embrace of a spiritual community
᪥ Become the witness of your creative genius and unlimited potential
᪥ Initiate and go deeper on your spiritual path
᪥ Reclaim your birthright of joy
᪥ Live a more authentic and meaningful life
᪥ Remember the truth of who you are
᪥ Take steps to walking in your Dharma
᪥ Commit to your Soul
“Rarely if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion. ”
Meet Your Guides
Erin Madden Reed
Owner of Sacred Being Yoga School
Erin Madden Reed, E- RYT 500, YACEP, Certified Trauma and Resilience Coach and Trainer, has been studying and teaching yoga and mindfulness for over 25 years. She is the founder of Sacred Being Yoga, and the creator of Healing Through Embodiment : Trauma-Informed 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training.
An educator at heart, she comes alive when she is facilitating vibrant learning communities, and loves to see people awaken to truth. Erin is passionate about the essential role that the body plays in healing, and believes whole heartedly that when we heal ourselves we are healing the world. She is a trusted guide, a life-long learner, and a devotee of the Divine Feminine. She is guided by core values of love, truth, and liberation.
Jena Baird
Owner of Dharma Yoga Loft
Hi! I’m Jena, a yoga instructor, sound healer, energy practitioner, retreat leader, yoga teacher trainer and adventure guide. I am here to unlock the teacher within you and to support your journey to learn the vast and comprehensive system and science of yoga. I have been practicing yoga for a little over 20 years. I believe the ancient wisdom of yoga will alter your life forever.
Jena will be co-facilitating the California cohort of Healing Through Embodiment: Trauma- Informed 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training.
Rachel Crowther
Owner of Aptitude Fitness + Yoga
Over five years ago, Rachel made a heartfelt decision to leave her 20-year career in hospitality to embrace the most rewarding work of her life: teaching yoga. Driven by a deep passion for sharing the transformative power of yoga, Rachel connects with students of all ages, inviting them to explore their own journeys. As a Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT) and Kidding Around Yoga Trainer, she creates playful and engaging classes that spark curiosity and cultivate a love for movement in children, teens, and adults alike.
With certifications as an E-500 RYT and YACEP from Yoga Alliance, Rachel is committed to continuous growth, ensuring her teachings are infused with both knowledge and compassion. As a Trauma-Informed Yoga Educator (TIYE), she prioritizes creating safe, nurturing spaces where every student feels empowered to discover their true selves.
As the co-owner of Aptitude Fitness + Yoga, Rachel pours her heart into building a vibrant community that celebrates mindfulness, connection, and growth. Through her classes, she inspires others to embrace their unique paths of self-discovery and resilience, fostering a sense of belonging and love for everyone who walks through her doors.
Rachel will be co-facilitating the West Michigan cohort of Healing Through Embodiment: Trauma- Informed 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training.
Tammy Gerber
Owner of Lotus of Ludington
Tammy’s yoga journey started over 23 years ago on a borrowed yoga mat. Her first yoga class began a life long journey of healing, growing, and seeking peace. Yoga continues to serve as a tool to help her quiet the mind, open the heart, and find joy. she is dedicated to helping others on the path to health, happiness, and peace.
Tammy is trained and certified in Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga, Acro, Reiki, Kundalini, Gong, and Ayurveda. She is a lifelong learner, and has over 700 hours of training. Tammy is the owner of Lotus of Ludington, where she builds sacred community, and teaches several classes a week.
Outside of yoga, Tammy loves chasing the sun, star gazing, walks in the woods, interior design, time with her family and doggies.
Tammy will be co-facilitating the Northern Michigan cohort of Healing Through Embodiment: Trauma- Informed 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training.