The Level 2 Training is an in-person group learning experience for Warriors at Ease (WAE) Level 1 Trained Teachers to learn and incorporate the WAE evidence-based Techniques and trauma-informed Protocols into their unique personal teaching style. The WAE Protocols are; Preparation, Integration & Restoration. By integrating the Techniques and Protocols the practice is taught in a simple to complex fashion with neuroception being introduced from the macro to the micro.
Certified Warriors at Ease Teacher are experts in delivering mind-body practices with a therapeutic approach is designed to create resilience through post-traumatic growth. The WAE Techniques and Protocols facilitate rapid homeostasis (balance) across all systems effectively managing the bodily responses to stress, give students the tools to self-regulate the nervous system, in turn making the “Window of Tolerance” more accessible.
HUMAN STRESS RESPONSE
HEART RATE VARIABILITY
IMPACT OF MORAL INJURY
THE POLYVAGAL THEORY
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
PROTHETIC LIMBS & JOINTS
ADAPTATIONS, MODIFICATION & OPTIONS
LEVEL 2 TRAINING REGISTRATION | $495
As of 2021 the in-person Level, 2 Training has increased from 24 Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s) to 40 Yoga Alliance Approved CEU’s. To accompany the expansion of our training, the price of the in-person Level 2 Training will increase to $575 as of May 1st, 2021. If you are interested in a Level 2 Training Payment Plan please contact Betsy, the Warriors at Ease Training Registrar via email reg@warriorsatease.org.
TRAINING PREREQUISITES
- Complete the online Level 1 Training through Yoga International.
- Complete the Warriors at Ease Level 2 Training Application (pending approval from WAE Lead Faculty)
- Have a minimum of a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training education.
- Upon receipt of the training registration payment, all Level 2 Pre-work (16 Hours) must be complete in order to attend Level 2 Training.
- Read the Expanded Level 1 Training Manual.
- Satisfactorily completes the Level 2 Pre-Work Competency Exam
- Two elevator pitches & Example “Asana Report”.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Attend an In-person Level 2 Training Event (20 Hours)
- Satisfactorily Complete Teaching Exercise
- Satisfactorily Complete Certification Application (4 Hours) within 90 days of the in-person Level 2 Training.
- Competency-Based Exam
- Example Class – Using the WAE Class Building Worksheet
- Homework Assignment
- CPR Certification
- Professional Liability Insurance
Certification Policy
Trainees must apply for certification within 90 days of completing the Level 2 training. If completed after 90 days but before 6 months a petition for reconsideration and a $200 fee (regardless of scholarship status) are required. Once past the 6-month timeframe and trainees have not yet applied for certification they are required to retake and pay for the Level 2 Training in full to be considered for certification (regardless of scholarship status).
2020 & 2021 LEVEL 2 TRAINING CALENDAR
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
WHERE: Guiding Wellness Institute143 Skateway Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304
WHEN: April 23rd – 25th, 2021
LEAD FACULTY: Kelsy Timas
FACULTY IN TRAINING: Julia Pillman & Katrina Macy
SCHEDULE
Fri: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sat & Sun: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
TAKOMA PARK, MD
WHERE: Willow Street Yoga Center6930 Carroll Ave # 100, Takoma Park, MD 20912
WHEN: June 10th – 13th, 2021
LEAD FACULTY: Kelsy Timas
ASSISTANT FACULTY: Larisa Harrington
SCHEDULE
Thur: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sat: 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Sun: 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
WHERE: Mt. Carmel Veterans Center530 Communication Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
WHEN: September 24th – 26th, 2021
LEAD FACULTY: Kelsy Timas
ASSISTANT FACULTY: Laurie Knight
SCHEDULE
Fri: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sat & Sun: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
KILLEEN, TX
WHERE: Killeen Arts & Activities Center801 N 4th St B, Killeen, TX 76541
WHEN: October 1st – 3rd, 2021
LEAD FACULTY: Kelsy Timas
CO-FACILITATOR: Beth Funk
FACULTY IN TRAINING: Jennifer Ballou & Ramón Salazar
SCHEDULE
Fri: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sat & Sun: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
FT. MYERS, FL
WHERE: Vibe Yoga Studio13461 Parker Commons Blvd
Building 2, Suite 204 (2nd Floor)
Fort Myers, Florida 33912
WHEN: February 5th – 7th, 2021
LEAD FACULTY: Kelsy Timas
ASSISTANT FACULTY: TBD
SCHEDULE
Fri: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sat & Sun: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
WHERE: Guiding Wellness Institute143 Skateway Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304
WHEN: April 15th – 17th, 2022
LEAD FACULTY: Kelsy Timas
ASSISTANT FACULTY: TBD
SCHEDULE
Fri: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sat & Sun: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
This is a Google Form and requires a Gmail email address. If you do not have a Gmail address, please email the training registrar reg@warriorsatease.org.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
The Level 2 Training in its completion is worth 40 hours of continuing education for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) through Yoga Alliance. The Registrar will locate your RYT profile prior to training and will approve CEUs internally after completion.
This course, when taken in conjunction with the in-person WAE Level 1 online training (see above), is 70 hours of Approved Professional Development for the continuing education of Certified Yoga Therapists via the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IATY).
