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Warriors at Ease Training Programs 

Warriors at Ease offers a comprehensive suite of training programs birthed from some of the first clinical studies funded by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs on the efficacy of yoga and meditation to help heal combat-related injuries.

Each of the Warriors at Ease trainings equips trainees with the unique knowledge and skills necessary to effectively deliver transformative mind-body practices to the military community to aid in the prevention of physical and invisible injuries seen as a result of time in service. 

Topics include:

Human Stress Response - The Polyvagal Theory - Post-Traumatic Stress - Moral Injury - Heart Rate Variability - Traumatic Brain Injury - Working With Prosthetics - Adaptations and Modifications - The Art and Science of Teaching the Military Community

Level One Training
Level Two Training
Retreat Leader Training
Custom Trainings

Level One Training

The Warriors at Ease Level One training is a self-paced online course designed for anyone who wishes to offer trauma-informed yoga, meditation, and/or mindfulness practices to the military community in support of their physical and mental health and well-being. 

With over 30 hours of video content, a robust training manual, and comprehensive notes throughout, the Warriors at Ease Level One Training has been called “a gem” and “the most comprehensive training I have ever taken.”

Modules include Core Concepts, Principles, and Skills for Teaching to the Military Community; Teaching Trauma Sensitive Meditation; Skills for Teaching Adaptive Yoga; Teaching Yoga and Meditation to Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma; and more.

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"The Warriors at Ease trainings have helped me heal personally from visible and invisible wounds and have given me a renewed sense of purpose. I am now able to give back to the community I know and love as a Warriors at Ease-trained teacher."

- J. Benitez, Post 9-11 U.S. Army Veteran

“I feel better prepared in every way, not only in working with the military but also working with the homeless, bereavement groups, and substance abuse groups.”

- Warriors at Ease Level One Trainee

"The differences in the military culture versus yoga culture were most interesting to me, and something I had not thought about. Understanding these differences is essential to establishing relationships and credibility with military personnel."

- Warriors at Ease Level One Trainee

Level Two Training

All New. Fully Self-Paced. Designed for Real-World Impact.

The Warriors at Ease Level Two Training has been completely reimagined to offer a deeper, more flexible learning experience for dedicated teachers and practitioners. This updated program features brand-new content, refined curriculum, and practical tools you can immediately apply in your teaching and service work.

Designed as a fully self-paced online training, Level Two allows you to move through the material on your own schedule — making it ideal for busy professionals, caregivers, and service providers. Learn when and where it works best for you, without the pressure of fixed class times or deadlines.

In this advanced training, you’ll expand your trauma-informed teaching skills, deepen your understanding of adaptive practices, and strengthen your ability to confidently serve diverse populations. Through engaging video lessons, guided practices, and reflective learning, you’ll continue building both technical expertise and embodied presence.

Whether you’re advancing your certification or refining your professional skill set, Level Two offers a flexible, accessible path for continued growth.

Train at your pace. Learn with purpose. Serve with confidence.

While the Warriors at Ease Level One training provides a stellar foundation for teaching yoga and mindfulness practices to our service members and their families, the Level Two training brings the work hands-on. In this training you can expect to learn: 

  • The Warriors at Ease Techniques and Protocols for teaching a safe and effective trauma-informed, adaptive, military-specific class whether it be in a studio or clinical setting
  • In-depth information on the effects of trauma on the brain, the Polyvagal Theory, Heart Rate Variability, Moral Injury, and more
  • Learn to address the most common physical and invisible injuries seen in service, including anxiety, depression, hearing loss, back pain, and loss of limb.
  • Multiple modifications suitable for able-bodied veterans and individuals with limited mobility, including how to effectively use props and chairs for adaptive practice–and what to do when these aren’t available.

 

 

Level 2 Training (Certificate of Completion)

Level 2 Training (Certificate of Completion)

$549.00 USD

Level 2 Training (Certification)

Level 2 Training (Certification)

$599.00 USD

Warriors at Ease Level 1 and Level 2 Bundle Pack

$999.00 USD

"Such an in-depth training for those who want to work with the military community is Far better than I ever anticipated!"

- Charlene Warren Nikolakakis

"Being a disabled veteran, I was inspired to learn more and be able to offer this to other military personnel. Typical yoga training does not delve into trauma-specific needs. Add to that the military culture and it’s another game entirely."

- N. Tavares, Disabled U.S. Air Force Veteran

“This course was GREAT, GREAT, GREAT!!! The course was impeccably organized and packed with useful information. It was a joy to sense how lovingly your team works together.”

- Warriors at Ease Level Two Trainee

“There was an abundance of personal and professional transformation that happened during this weekend. I cannot wait to see the influence we’ll have by making these life-changing tools accessible!”

- Julia Pillman, Military Spouse

“I can’t recommend this training enough - whether you’re interested in teaching veterans or you want to provide a more comprehensive container for your students, this organization is here to support and serve.”

- Warriors at Ease Level Two-trained Teacher

"By far Warriors at Ease is the very best and offers the most extensive specialty yoga training that covers all the intricate challenges of military life."

- Anonymous

Retreat Leader Training

 

Are you ready to lead?

The Warriors at Ease Retreat Leader Training is an immersive three-day weekend designed for yoga and mindfulness teachers who are called to create meaningful, healing experiences for veterans, active duty service members, and military families.

Over the course of one powerful weekend, you will move from participant to leader — learning how to plan, design, and confidently facilitate a trauma-informed retreat that is grounded in the Warriors at Ease protocols and built for the unique needs of military-connected communities.

This is not a passive learning experience. From day one, you will be teaching, practicing, receiving feedback, and building real skills in a supportive small-group setting. By the time you leave, you will have a working retreat concept, practical facilitation tools, and a community of fellow retreat leaders walking alongside you.

What you'll walk away with:

  • A deep understanding of the WAE Protocols and how to use them to structure a retreat
  •    Hands-on experience leading a mind-body practice and a short presentation
  •    A first draft concept for your own retreat — audience, vision, goals, and sample content
  •    Tools for holding space, giving feedback, and closing a retreat with intention
  •    Confidence, clarity, and a peer community to grow with

If you are ready to step into leadership and bring the healing power of yoga and mindfulness to those who have served, this training was made for you.

The next Retreat Leader Training takes place April 2–4, 2027 — held virtually.

No previous Warriors at Ease training is required.

Space is limited. See registration links below.

2027 Training Date:

April 2-4, 2027
(Virtual)

 

Retreat Leader Training - Non WAE Trained

$500.00 USD

Retreat Leader Training - Level 1 WAE Trained

$400.00 USD

Retreat Leader Training - Level 2 WAE Trained

$300.00 USD

Custom Trainings and Wellness Programs

Warriors at Ease pulls from its existing training curricula to create custom trainings, workshop series, or programs for any department, unit, or organization that wants to bring health and wellness programming to the service members, veterans, families, or caregivers they serve. These trainings can be delivered in person or online.

Since 2011, Warriors at Ease trainings have provided yoga and meditation teachers, and service providers, with the most comprehensive set of tools and techniques necessary to deliver the practices of yoga and mindfulness to the military community in a safe, effective, and trauma-informed manner. While we are primarily known for our work in the areas of yoga and meditation our work does not stop there. Our team of master trainers with backgrounds in corporate training and adult education can craft the appropriate training for your team that integrates the transformative practices of breathwork, mindfulness movement, and psychoeducation on the importance of sleep, gratitude, healthy habits, and more.

Benefits of partnering with Warriors at Ease to craft your custom program include:

  • Utilizing a vetted, top-notch, evidence-based curriculum that’s been delivered successfully to global audiences for over a decade

  •  The ability to integrate the “how” with the “why” by working with a team of experts in mind-body practices

  •  Access to experienced master trainers with backgrounds in corporate training and adult education

  •  Working smarter, not harder

Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

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