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Thriving together through trauma-informed healing and education

Community of Care & Practice

Community of Care & Practice (Online)

Sunday 13th September 2026

Yoga for Humankind is a social enterprise training organisation and global community dedicated to embodied trauma-informed education and social change.

We offer healing-centred personal and professional programs and services to nurture wellbeing, connection and a thriving world for all.

Our work weaves together comprehensive research, practice and wisdom from:

  • embodied trauma healing: psychology, neurobiology, attachment, mental health, individual and collective trauma
  • trauma-informed yoga
  • embodied mindfulness
  • somatics
  • social justice
  • earth-based practices

Who are our programs and services for?

Individuals

in their own journey of healing and personal development

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

for yoga teachers, social workers, educators, community and health professionals, therapists, corporate leaders and social entrepreneurs, social justice advocates, activists and cultural change leaders

ORGANISATIONS AND LEADERS

seeking training in trauma-informed practice and leadership

Our offerings

PROGRAMS & TRAININGS

Join our public programs for personal healing and resilience, or our 30hr & 200hr professional trainings in Trauma-Informed Yoga & Embodied Social Change.

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

One-on-one therapeutic sessions in trauma-informed yoga and body-focused trauma therapy with our accredited and experienced team members.

ORGANISATIONAL TRAINING & CONSULTING

Tailored training for organisations and teams in somatics, staff care, trauma-informed practice and leadership.

LIBRARY OF RESOURCES

Explore a wide range of resources and recommendations in trauma-informed yoga, trauma theory, embodiment, social justice and more.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

See our full calendar of events here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Community of Care & Practice

A free monthly 90-minute gathering to remember, share, learn and sow seeds for a life of beauty, wisdom and care.

Dates: Sunday, 13th September 2026

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Trauma-Informed Breathwork: Befriend & Transform Your Breath

Our Trauma-Informed Breathwork program will support you to discover your own relationship with your breath, move at your own pace, adapt practices, and cultivate awareness and agency.

30 Day Live Online Program

Dates: 9th March – 6th April 2026

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30hr Trauma-Informed Yoga & Somatics / Embodied Trauma-Informed Practice

Our 30hr Trauma-Informed Yoga & Somatics / Embodied Trauma-Informed Practice training offers a comprehensive foundation in trauma-informed facilitation, integrating trauma theory, neuroscience, yoga, somatics, and social justice through an embodied approach.

Online Training

Dates: TBA
Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7-9pm AEDT
Venue: Online via Zoom

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30hr Trauma-Informed Yoga & Somatics / Embodied Trauma-Informed Practice

Our 30hr Trauma-Informed Yoga & Somatics / Embodied Trauma-Informed Practice training offers a comprehensive foundation in trauma-informed facilitation, integrating trauma theory, neuroscience, yoga, somatics, and social justice through an embodied approach.

In-Person Training

Dates: TBA
Venue: Northern Rivers, NSW (near Mullumbimby)

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TESTIMONIALS

"It was an absolute pleasure and incredible learning experience. I am so grateful to Mei Lai and the Yoga for Humankind team for the opportunity to expand my knowledge around teaching yoga in a more inclusive way. Thanks again for everything and I look forward to hopefully joining you next year for the continuation of the course!"

Sarah Warner

Yoga Teacher

"Thank you. I am grateful I find Yoga for Humankind. Thank you to my teacher, Ria for introducing it to me. As mentioned, by far, this is the best school that I've attended. Accommodating, at home, I feel at peace, safe, and happy to be here. Thank you Mei Lai for all the things you do and for sharing your passion and your teaching. I will always look up to you. Thank you for putting in all the hard work, energy into this course and for the 100hrs for us to study especially for those who cant afford it. I am beyond grateful. Thank you, Thank you."

Pura

"Big thanks for the information, the practice, the guidance, the support and the community. It was such a wonderful space to learn. I felt seen, heard, held, guided and supported throughout the course. It felt wonderful and it made me want to provide the same kind of environment in my classes. Thank you so much!"

Cookie

"It was such an interesting, engaging, practical and beautifully put together learning experience. Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity to learn and grow in a diverse, world wide community. I am thankful that I had the opportunity despite not coming from a yoga teacher background, I found the learning profound for my own journey and the work I do in the mental health sector."

Training Participant

"Thank you for such an amazing course, I have learned so much and will keep reflecting back and integrating it moving forward. I cannot recommend this course enough, what a wonderful group of people and a beautiful space and community created by Mei Lai. I feel like you’ve all touched my heart and feel like I have been part of something incredibly special. Thank you again so much."

Training Participant

Join our 30hr Trauma-Informed Yoga Foundations Training
ONLINE OPTION – SINGLE MODULE ONLY

5 Nov – 5 Dec 2024 (5 weeks)

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