Description
Instructor School
Instructor School 013 is now full. We reached capacity within only 20 minutes of opening registration. We are beyond grateful that so many of you are ready to instruct the YFFR Protocol in your own departments and communities around the nation and around the world. Please stay tuned as we work to announce our next Instructor School.
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The YFFR Instructor School has been seen at departments such as Kansas City Police Department, Denver Public Safety, Des Moines Police Department, Chicago Police Department, and Indianapolis Fire Department. Our Instructor School is currently the only way to become certified to teach the YFFR Protocol. This 6-day training is a combination of Levels 1 and 2 Instructor School (previously known as Track 3).
Date And Time
Mon, Aug 3, 2020, 7:00 AM –
Sat, Aug 8, 2020, 6:00 PM PDT
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Location
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office
7000 Michael Canlis Blvd
French Camp, CA 95231
Location
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office
7000 Michael Canlis Blvd
French Camp, CA 95231
What is the YFFR Protocol?
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Optimal levels of performance on the job
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Ability to process stress leading to growth vs. depletion
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A thriving personal life
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A proactive approach for strengthening mental and physical resilience
Who Should Attend a YFFR Instructor School?
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Yoga teachers -
First responders -
Military -
Clinicians -
Friends and family -
Social workers -
Anyone who works with these communities
What Does YFFR Instructor School Look Like?
YFFR’s Level 1 Instructor School is a three day training that breaks down how to teach the YFFR Protocol to first responders or military in department settings. Instructors will be expected to uphold YFFR’s Personal and Professional Areas of Excellence including a code of conduct, internal and external communication protocols, demonstrate tactical and cultural competency and be able to effectively explain the science and methodology behind the YFFR Teaching Protocol. By the end of Level 1, trainees will be classified as Instructor 1 and have the tools to practice the techniques of YFFR Protocol themselves, speak authentically about yoga and the YFFR mission, and teach the YFFR Protocol with a high level of effectiveness and professionalism.
*Note: Instructors are not certified to teach YFFR Curriculum in the Academies or In- Service Training until attending Level 2.
*Note: Outside training requirements must be completed before certification.
*Note: Instructors must sign a licensing agreement to use YFFR’s name, logo, and material.
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Yoga Class Workshops -
Cultural Competency Classes -
Personal and Professional Areas of Excellence (Self-Care and YFFR Standard Operational Procedures) -
Breaking Down the YFFR Protocol Instruction -
Practice Teaching -
The Western and Eastern Science Behind the Protocol -
Breakout Sessions and Discussion -
Online Classes
YFFR’s Level 2 Instructor School is a three day training (six days when combined with Level 1) that breaks down how to teach the YFFR Protocol in structured training programs, such as recruit academies and in-service training, using YFFR’s Training Curriculum. Instructors will be expected to represent YFFR at higher level and exemplify YFFR values of professional excellence in training and cultural competency. By the end of Level 2, trainees will be classified as Instructor 2 and have the tools to practice the techniques of YFFR Protocol themselves, speak authentically about yoga and the YFFR mission, teach the YFFR Protocol with a high level of effectiveness and professionalism, and the materials needed to teach and represent YFFR at a higher level of training in larger agencies.
Subjects Include:
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Introduction to Tactical Skills for Law Enforcement and Fire Service -
Techniques for Optimizing Performance -
Breaking Down YFFR Training Curriculum for Recruit Academies and In-Service -
Training -
Fascia Release Techniques for Optimal Mobility -
Peak Performance Drills -
Breakout Sessions and Discussion -
Practice Teaching
Registration FULL
*Yoga for First Responders maintains right to refuse registration and attendance to training.