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The Roots of Regulation​
A Yoga, Mindfulness & Nervous System
Approach to Supporting the Well-Being of Youth
95-Hour Teacher Training


What attendees are saying about this training...

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This training has had a tremendous impact on me. I’ve dabbled in many of these areas over the years, but this training brought it all together for me. 
It’s helped me better understand my own nervous system, and I feel more equipped and excited to bring this work to kids.​ 

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I’m now able to recognize not only when I am dysregulated, but also when the people in my life are and can offer space and support based on what’s needed in the moment.  I also understand that little can be accomplished
​when we’re operating from fight, flight, or freeze.

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I left each weekend, both wanting more time together
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The pacing and length of the training allowed me to do deep dives
​followed by extended periods of absorbing and applying that new knowledge.

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I really appreciated learning from a conceptual level and then experiencing it. 
The training schedule was so well-balanced and really supported my learning!


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This training was an extremely valuable and rewarding experience, it has given me tools to use at home and in life, in addition to inspiration for what I can offer to the community. It has opened my eyes, my heart and given me direction for how I want to move through life.

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This training is for everyone - all humans would benefit from it!
Even people not working with kids can benefit ​from working with the kid
​who is still inside of them. 


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I wish every teacher could get this training so that they can create safe, supportive classrooms in which all students are able to learn and grow.

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The impact of this training will be felt for years. It has shifted how I relate to myself, my spouse, my children, and every single person I encounter. 

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Because of this training, I have changed. It has shifted the way I show up for myself and others. I see beauty where I once saw only pain, and I no longer feel such a strong need to control my life. ​I’m able to move through my days with a greater sense of ease and possibility, from a deeper connection with my body.

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This training helped me develop a deeper understanding of myself. It’s helped me love myself more and feel more cared for by myself. ​It’s also expanded how I see others, including children, giving me a deeper sense of compassion and understanding for those around me.

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As a parent, I now see my kids through the lens of their nervous systems
​and feel more equipped to respond to what their behavior is communicating, rather than becoming overwhelmed by it.

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I’m forever changed by this experience!  There was so much knowledge and information shared, yet it was thoughtfully delivered in a way that felt clear, accessible, and easy to absorb.

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This training allowed me to learn a lot more about the things i'm interested in, in a way that allows me to talk about them in a natural authentic way
​rather than feeling like i'm talking about direct quotes from a book. 

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I feel like I’ve always been compassionate with children & understanding their social emotional needs and support, but this course supported me in becoming compassionate with myself, a skill that I never had before. I’ve grown in so many ways in this course, but one of the bigger takeaways was self-compassion.

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Having guest speakers with their own specialities brought even more depth
​and a change of pace each training day. It also helped show the wide range of contexts in which these tools can be used.

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I believe I've become a better partner to my husband, a better mother to my daughter, and just a better human because of this training. ​Thank you for helping me grow!

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I'm using this work now in my daily life, in how I connect with others and myself.  I have begun seeing each person as a full nervous system, with trauma, dysregulation, and a need for connection. It is a beautiful thing to be able to read someone else's nervous system and decide if you can take it on or not,
to have a separation between you and your triggers, to welcome your emotions. All things I do now, and never had before.

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From this training, I now laugh at myself.  ​I've created a daily ritual.
I speak differently to myself and worry less.

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I now see children through a new lens, considering what their nervous system may be doing and how experiences (like ACEs) may be impacting them.
I have more compassion for challenging behavior and understand that
all behavior is communication. I respond first to their nervous system state, supporting their regulation, before addressing the behavior itself. 

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I have more language and new activities to help children express their feelings and help them navigate the bigger, more uncomfortable moments.
I've also learned how to settle myself first, before trying to assist a child.

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The focus on cultivating a safe learning environment made the experience incredibly welcoming, and the emphasis on our "collective well-being" inspired me to carry that into my home environment as well.
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Through this training I have slowly lost the competitive edge I used to be so proud of. That is an incredible thing, I don't want to compete or compare. That has allowed so much safety and to show up in community spaces open.

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I am no longer trying to control how I feel and how my body shows up. I have learned here to meet myself where I am, not with judgment or force. I can actually feel my feelings as they come up, and greet them. I understand now that different emotional states are not good nor bad, but rather information. ​I began this training a shell of myself. I am leaving full.

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THE HEART OF THIS TRAINING
Welcome! We're so glad you're here and curious about our Well-Bean Mindful Yoga School 95-hour training.  For many years, children’s yoga and mindfulness teacher trainings were designed primarily for instructors teaching in studios. But today, parents, educators, therapists, doctors, and caregivers are recognizing the profound impact of yoga, mindfulness, and somatic practices in helping children thrive, whether at home, in schools, therapy offices, or community spaces.

This training is for anyone who nurtures and supports children’s well-being. Whether you work with children in a professional setting, are a parent or caregiver, or play another supportive role in their lives, you are part of the network that helps them learn, grow, and flourish. This training is designed to support you in that work, offering an opportunity to explore how evidence-based practices can be seamlessly woven into daily life, helping children regulate, connect, and build resilience.


Rooted in Polyvagal Theory and trauma-responsive care, this training bridges ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience, offering a deeper understanding of how early experiences shape the brain and nervous system, influencing emotional and mental development. By exploring the connections between brain development, self-regulation, and relational safety, we move beyond simply "teaching" skills. Instead, this training will empower you to support regulation-based skills in a way that is intentional, attuned, and fosters resilience, understanding that these skills are best learned through safe, supportive relationships and co-regulation.

What makes this training unique is that it doesn’t just focus on how we support children; it prioritizes the well-being of the adults who care for them. Through a Polyvagal lens, we recognize that a regulated adult is the most powerful tool in a child’s life. Just as we nurture the soil before planting seeds, we must tend to our own nervous system health, emotional awareness, and self-care so we can show up fully for the children in our lives.

This training is an invitation to play, learn, and discover, to engage in practices that enrich your own life while gaining the tools to support youth in meaningful ways. Whether you're a teacher looking to bring mindfulness into the classroom, a therapist integrating movement into sessions, or a parent seeking new ways to foster emotional resilience at home, this training offers a comprehensive, heart-centered approach to sharing these essential practices with children.
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If you feel called, we are ready to hold the space necessary for learning and growing together.

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TRAINING DETAILS + LOCATION + SCHEDULE
Learning is more than just content; it is shaped by connection, reflection, and experience. When we learn in relationship with others, our understanding deepens, making the learning more meaningful and easier to integrate. We not only connect more deeply with the material, but we also gain insight into ourselves and those around us.

Neuroscience shows that learning in community helps us engage more fully, absorb knowledge more deeply, and cultivate a sense of safety and connection that enhances both personal and interpersonal growth.

This training is intentionally designed as a live, in-person experience, with virtual connection and self-study hours to support deeper integration. The combination of experiential learning, community connection, and guided mentorship ensures that what you learn will be embodied, meaningful, and sustainable. So you’re not just learning new tools but truly living them.

Training Hours
72 Hours (In-Person)
11 Hours (Virtual)
12 Hours (Self-Study)
95 Total Training Hours


​​CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY
​Upon completion of this training, participants will receive a certificate of completion from Well-Bean Mindful Yoga School. Additionally, our school is a Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance, and this training meets the requirements for the Yoga Alliance's 95-Hour Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) training.  Please note that Yoga Alliance requires additional steps beyond completing this training to obtain your RCYT designation. To apply for certification, participants must: Teach 30 hours of children's yoga after completing this training and hold an active RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) credential. For full details on certification requirements, please visit Yoga Alliance's website.  Choosing to register with Yoga Alliance is optional. Even without registration, you may share that you completed a Children’s Yoga Teacher Training through Well-Bean Mindful Yoga School, a Registered Children’s Yoga School (RCYS). The knowledge and skills you gain through this training stand on their own, regardless of registration.

No prior yoga experience, training, or certification is required to attend! 
This training is designed for both beginners and experienced individuals alike. What matters most is your intention to support youth and your commitment to doing your own work, cultivating awareness, regulation, and growth within yourself. Whether you're new to these practices or deepening your path, this training offers tools to support both you and the youth you serve.​​

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The regulation of the adult teaching mind-body regulation practices is just as essential as the practices themselves. Research shows that children don’t just learn regulation skills through instruction—they absorb them through relationship, co-regulation, and the presence of a well-regulated adult.

That’s why this training isn’t just about what you teach—it’s about how you embody it. Whether you work in a professional setting or care for children in your daily life, you’ll walk away with practical tools, a deeper understanding, and a renewed connection to your own well-being and regulation and from this foundation, you’ll be able to model, integrate, and authentically share these practices with the youth you support in a way that is attuned, sustainable, and fosters long-term well-being for both you and the youth in your care. 

By the end of this training, you will: 
  • Understand how children’s nervous systems develop and how stress, trauma, and relationships impact their ability to regulate and thrive.
  • Learn how to apply Polyvagal Theory in real-life settings, helping children feel safe, connected, and able to engage in learning and growth.
  • Use the Window of Tolerance as a tool to track nervous system states and determine when to support mobilization, grounding, or settling strategies.
  • Explore yoga, mindfulness, mental health, and somatic-based practices that support self-regulation, co-regulation, and emotional resilience in children.
  • Learn to integrate the mind/body practice intentionally—assessing what is needed and choosing practices that meet those needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
  • Develop skills to guide children through breathwork, movement, and mindfulness in ways that are accessible, engaging, and developmentally appropriate.
  • Understand how to build the Window of Tolerance and increase nervous system flexibility and resilience, supporting children in expanding their capacity to navigate stress and regulation.
  • Recognize your own role in the regulation process—how your presence, nervous system, and self-care practices impact the children you support.
  • Learn how to effectively use and reference your training manual, ensuring that you have an ongoing resource to support your learning and implementation.
  • Engage with guest presenters from various fields—bringing in perspectives from mental health, somatic practices, and more to deepen your learning and expand your toolkit.
  • Discover ways to integrate mind/body practices into everyday routines, whether in a classroom, therapy office, home, or community space.
  • Gain confidence in creating safe and responsive environments, ensuring that the practices you share are trauma-responsive, inclusive, and supportive of all children.​
Come ready to move, breathe, play, explore, and expand—deepening your curiosity, broadening your perspective, and strengthening your connection to yourself and those you support. Expect to grow and build community, leaving each training experience feeling inspired, grounded, and more attuned to yourself and others.


INVESTMENT + CANCELLATION POLICY
Your investment in this training includes:
  • Comprehensive Training – 72 hours of in-person instruction, 11 hours of live online support for integration and deeper learning, and 12 hours of self-study with curated articles, videos, and resources to enhance your understanding.
  • Training Manual – A 400-page comprehensive resource to support your learning, filled with over 100 thoroughly written-out practices, complete with detailed instructions and age ranges. This manual serves as an ongoing reference, offering in-depth insights into the science behind this work, comprehensive resources for continued learning, and access to Well-Bean visuals used throughout the training—ensuring you have the tools to confidently integrate these practices long after the training ends.
  • Mind-Body-Grow Curriculum – Your training includes access to Well-Bean’s copyrighted Mind-Body-Grow curriculum. Upon completion, participants receive both lower and upper elementary 12-lesson programs. Originally designed for school settings, the curriculum can be thoughtfully adapted for use in classrooms, therapy sessions, small groups, or home environments. Rooted in a trauma-responsive, nervous system-informed approach, the Mind-Body-Grow program supports children in building self-awareness and self-regulation through consistent, supported practice. It weaves together mindfulness, brain-based education, movement, breathwork, and mental health concepts in ways that are developmentally appropriate and accessible. Participants also receive access to the accompanying 12-lesson newsletters, created to extend learning beyond each session, offering caregivers and educators deeper insight into the practices, along with simple, meaningful ways to support integration at home and in everyday environments.
  • Direct Mentorship & Guidance – Led by a licensed mental health therapist with over 25 years of experience in the field, working in schools, private practice, and supporting families. As a child and adolescent therapist and a registered children's yoga teacher, your lead instructor offers personalized support, bridging mental health, embodied practices, and real-world application.
  • Certification Eligibility – Well-Bean is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with the Yoga Alliance, and this training is approved for the 95-hour Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) certificate. Upon completing the training, you will receive a certificate of completion from Well-Bean. To learn more about the full certification requirements, please visit Yoga Alliance's website.
  • Investment: $2300. If spreading payments out over time would be helpful, please reach out to discuss creating a payment plan. We’re glad to work with you to find something that feels manageable. 

Cancellation + Refund Policy
We ask that you be mindful of our cancellation and refund policy. Each spot is intentionally reserved, and due to the small size of this training and the care that goes into offering it, last-minute changes can significantly impact its sustainability and our ability to continue providing this experience to others.

Your place in the training is confirmed once payment is received or a payment plan has been arranged. 
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Cancellations:
  • Up to 14 days before the training → Full refund minus processing fees
  • Less than 14 days before the training → No refund
  • You may transfer your spot to another person, but arranging the transfer will be your sole responsibility.
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WE'LL BE HOLDING SPACE FOR A SMALL, INTENTIONAL GROUPWe intentionally keep this training to just 12 participants so we can foster meaningful connection, thoughtful conversation, and a supportive learning community.


Our next cohort is currently being planned. If you'd like to be among the first to hear when registration opens, complete the interest form below. We'd also be happy to answer questions or connect with you about whether this experience feels like the right fit.
 

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1324 Lake Dr. SE. Suite 1
Grand Rapids, MI.  49506
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