Creating Inclusive Movement Spaces
Practical Foundations in Trauma-Aware & Inclusive Teaching
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Every student experiences movement differently.
As movement professionals, we have the privilege of working with people from all walks of life. Every person who enters our classes brings their own experiences, expectations, abilities, and relationship with themselves & movement.
This one-day workshop has been designed to help you create movement spaces that are thoughtful, welcoming, and inclusive through practical, evidence-informed teaching principles. These are principles that I bring into every class, event and offering and also filter well beyond the movement space!
Rather than focusing on trauma as a diagnosis or asking you to become a trauma expert, we'll explore how simple shifts in our teaching, like our language, the choices we offer, the way we structure our classes, and the way we communicate can have a meaningful impact on the student experience and ripple far beyond the class space.
Whether you teach yoga, Pilates, fitness, barre, dance, or another movement modality, this workshop will provide practical tools that can be integrated into every class you teach.
When we teach movement, we're teaching humans — with histories, experiences and relationships with their bodies that we may know nothing about.
What we’ll explore
Throughout the day we'll explore:
The differences between trauma-aware, trauma-informed, and trauma-sensitive principles, and what each means within movement spaces.
Common misconceptions and what trauma-aware teaching is not.
Why these principles matter—not only within movement spaces, but across our communities.
The role and scope of practice of movement professionals.
Choice, agency, consent, and autonomy in teaching.
The power of language and creating more inclusive cues, small simple shifts can have a big impact!
Accessibility and practical ways to create welcoming movement experiences.
Understanding why every student's relationship with movement is different.
Responding thoughtfully and ethically when emotional experiences arise in class.
Responsible and ethical marketing within the wellness industry.
Practical strategies you can immediately begin applying in your own classes.
Dates
Friday 13th March 2027
11:00am - 3:30pm (breaks provided)
Location
Redefine Reformer Pilates
Maroochy Waters, Sunshine Coast
Investment
Early Bird: $295
(Ends 30 January 2027)
Full Price: $395
Secure your spot with a $95 non refundable deposit, remainder must be paid 13th February.
Cancellation terms & conditions here
This workshop is for you if…
You'd like to create more welcoming and inclusive movement spaces, and move beyond the cue of “it’s your body do what feels best for you today” or “just listen to your body”
You want to better understand trauma-aware principles without stepping outside your professional scope as a movement professional.
You're committed to continuing your professional development.
You're interested in using language that supports choice, agency, and inclusion.
You'd like practical tools rather than theory alone.
You believe thoughtful teaching goes beyond cueing movement.
You understand that if you’re working with people, you're most likely working with people who live with trauma.
You're ready to challenge some long held beliefs in the movement & wellness space.
You want to market your offerings responsibly and ethically, with integrity and care in the language and claims you use.
This workshop isn't about rigid rules or teaching a single "right" way. It absolutely not able create the perfect script that avoid all triggers in a movement space (that doesn't exist)
It's an invitation to reflect, share, ask questions, challenge assumptions, and continue developing your teaching with curiosity and intention.
You'll leave with practical tools, greater confidence, and a deeper understanding of how thoughtful teaching can positively shape the experience of every student who walks into your class.
Our Approach
“Andrea provides an incredibly welcoming environment that allowed me to take on a brand new skill set,
I wouldn’t have through possible. Her passion for restorative yoga & trauma aware practices makes learning both easy & inspiring. I would recommend this training to anyone and I’m so grateful it was available”.
- Stacie, recent in person training graduate.
*Testimonials have been shared with care & consentAbout Andrea
You're learning from someone who doesn't just teach restorative yoga, I continue to guide the practice every week across multiple studios, through private sessions, teacher trainings, retreats, and long-standing restorative events that have been refined over years of teaching.
This training is shaped by real experience, not theory alone. Every sequence, cue, prop set-up, and teaching principle has been explored, tested, and refined in the studio with hundreds of students.
Alongside my teaching, I've spent over 15 years working in mental health and community support. That experience has deepened my understanding of how people experience rest, the importance of thoughtful language, and the value of creating classes that are welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse people in front of us.
I believe restorative yoga deserves to be taught with the same level of care, curiosity, and skill as any other style of yoga. It's far more than arranging props or holding shapes for long periods of time—it's a practice that asks us to thoughtfully consider sequencing, language, pacing, and the overall experience we're creating for our students.
This training isn't about rigid rules or teaching a single "right" way. It's about giving you the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to teach restorative yoga with depth, intention, and understanding, while developing a teaching style that feels authentic to you.
Yoga teachers, Pilates instructors, fitness professionals, barre teachers, dance teachers, personal trainers, and anyone who facilitates movement and wants to create more thoughtful, inclusive, and responsive spaces.
Whether you're newly qualified or have years of teaching experience, this workshop offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of inclusive teaching while remaining within your professional scope.
Suitable for
A notebook and pen for reflections and notes, a workbook will also be provided.
A water bottle and any snacks you might enjoy throughout the day - there will be ample breaks.
Comfortable clothing — we'll explore some practical activities, but no movement experience is required.
An open mind, curiosity and a willingness to reflect on your own teaching practices.
What to bring
Please note, this training is educational in nature and is not a replacement for therapy, mental health support or professional trauma treatment.
To maintain clear professional boundaries and remain within the scope of this training, we will not be sharing or exploring personal trauma histories. Our focus will remain on understanding trauma-aware principles and their practical application within movement spaces.
Frequently asked questions
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Yoga teachers, Pilates instructors, fitness professionals, barre teachers, dance teachers, personal trainers, and anyone who facilitates movement and wants to create more thoughtful, inclusive, and responsive spaces.
Whether you're newly qualified or have years of teaching experience, this workshop offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of inclusive teaching while remaining within your professional scope.
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The training is in-person, held on the Sunshine Coast QLD. It combines theory, discussion, and practice.
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We understand that circumstances can change. If you’re unable to attend, please get in touch as soon as possible via hello@andreabruceyoga.com.au
Refunds or transfers may be available depending on notice given — see our Cancellation Policy for full details.
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A notebook and pen for reflections and notes, a workbook will also be provided.
A water bottle and any snacks you might enjoy throughout the day - there will be ample breaks.
Comfortable clothing — we'll explore some practical activities, but no movement experience is required.
An open mind, curiosity and a willingness to reflect on your own teaching practices.
Words From Students
“I wish all classes were like Andrea’s”
Andrea is such a gentle, warm teacher. Her classes hold the most beautiful space to have the practice your body most needs in the moment. As someone with c-ptsd, finding a teacher thoroughly grounded in trauma informed yoga and teaching practices, coming to Andrea’s class feels like finding a safe place to land.
Not just in her teaching - from sign-up, to the space, to cueing, to finishing through class, Andrea’s intentionality and experience is evident.
- Student testimonial
I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn from Andrea.
It is evident that she embodies what she teaches, so much of the content landed because her delivery mirrored the principles she was guiding us through. The lessons were short and easy to take in whilst reaching a level of depth that really sunk in and helped me to feel confident in guiding this practice. Not only am I now confident to share a restorative practice, but I am also a stronger, more confident teacher. Thank you Andrea for sharing your wisdom.
- Bec, 2026 Online Restorative Yoga training graduate.
“Andrea provides an incredibly welcoming environment that allowed me to take on a brand new skill set, I wouldn’t have through possible.
Her passion for restorative yoga & trauma aware practices makes learning both easy & inspiring. I would recommend this training to anyone and I’m so grateful it was available”.
- Stacie, 2026 in person Restorative Yoga training graduate.
“From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed & supported by Andrea.
Nothing felt like too much trouble.The training was extremely well balanced and I feel confident going out to share this practice with the wider community”.
- Ash, 2026 in person Restorative Yoga training graduate.
“Andrea’s cues are soft, warm, and genuinely supportive, guiding you gently back to yourself.”
Andrea is, without a doubt, the most nurturing and grounding yoga teacher I’ve ever experienced.
Her restorative and yin classes are a true gift and every session feels like a safe space to completely let go. Without fail, I find myself tearing up from the sheer sense of wholehearted safety and calm she creates.
Andrea’s cues are soft, warm, and genuinely supportive, guiding you gently back to yourself. One of my favourite things she says is that it’s your time, you can use it however you like even if you just lie there in one shape for the whole class.
That permission, that compassion, makes every class feel deeply personal and healing. Her voice is incredibly soothing, her energy is grounding, and her approach embodies everything restorative yoga is meant to be.
I can’t recommend Andrea highly enough, her classes are truly an experience for the mind, body, and heart.
- Student testimonial
“Andrea is a skilled teacher and expertly brings her gentle trauma informed approach to her Restorative Yoga Training.
There is so much value in this training, it will bring something of genuine value to your teaching.”
-Jody, recent in person training graduate.
*Testimonials have been shared with care & consent
If you’re a movement teacher who feels called to guide intentional slower practices — but you’re not quite sure how to hold space for rest — this 25-hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training is a place you can begin.
Looking for other in person trainings on the Sunshine Coast?
Contact Andrea
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