YOGA AND MEDITATION FOR OCD – ONLINE SELF-PACED COURSE

A course for yoga teachers, mental health professionals, and individuals struggling with OCD, or anyone who loves someone with OCD.

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It is the mission of our Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Trainings to reduce the stigma around mental health issues and to offer complementary therapeutic techniques to those who are either working with or struggling with various symptoms.

An anxiety disorder at its core, OCD is a nervous system dys-regulation issue. Through embodiment practices, nervous system and psycho-education, and tangible tools for sitting with the uncertainty of intrusive thoughts, folks with OCD and therapists alike can walk away from this program with more resources and tools for when OCD feels like it’s taking over.

This course was created by and will be led by SYI Trauma-Informed Program Director and Lead Facilitator, Jeanine Talento. Jeanine shares openly about her own journey with OCD and how years of specialized OCD therapy in collaboration with yoga and meditation are what got her to where she is now: in recovery.

She now serves as an OCD Peer Support Advocate, is a big supporter of CBT and ERP, and is also adamant that the body needs to be a part of the process when working with OCD. Jeanine believes that understanding how to be with your authentic self and values through meditation, take agency over your own nervous system through breath and movement, and restore your inherent empowered and embodied spirit are essential to reclaiming the lives of OCD sufferers.

The intention for this program is to create a space for open and vulnerable conversation around the sometimes debilitating and crippling effects of OCD, while also providing folks with a like-minded community and a sense of hope for a life free from the grip of OCD.

COURSE DETAILS

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is one of the most misunderstood, misrepresented, and misdiagnosed mental health struggles out there. Because of this wide-spread disconnect, many folks struggling with OCD suffer in silence, shame, and isolation.

This program is open to yoga teachers, mental health professionals, individuals struggling with OCD, or anyone who loves someone with OCD.

Skill Levels:

All Levels.

Hours & Certification:

Worldwide recognized Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP).

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Curriculum HIGHLIGHTS

Facts, Themes & Statistics of OCD.
“The doubt disorder”, intrusive thoughts, ego-dystonic themes.
Psycho-education & the Nervous System of OCD.
How meditation & yoga can be complementary therapeutic techniques for ERP + CBT.
The science of mindfulness and sitting with discomfort and uncertainty.
The somatics of anxiety.
Contraindications and language considerations when working with OCD.

Mindfulness techniques – do’s and don’ts for OC(D), Acceptance + Commitment therapy, Orientation toward cues of Safety.
Benefits of Embodiment for folks with OC(D), top down vs bottom up.
Mental health pathology, stigma, shame, isolation .
Buddhist Psychology approach to treating an obsessive mind .
Traditional approaches to treating OC(D)- CBT, exposure therapy, ACT.
Best practices to love and support others struggling with OC(D).

YOGA AND MEDITATION FOR OCD TESTIMONIAL
Throughout this course, I have gained a profound understanding of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), particularly regarding the disparity between diagnosed cases and the large number of individuals who remain undiagnosed. One of the most impactful realizations for mewas rec ognizing the extent of misinformation I had previously believed about OCD. Prior to this course, I had never fully understood the depth of this disorder, and as someone who has not been officially diagnosed but resonates with many of the symptoms, I found this information both eye- opening and validating.

Jeanine’s teaching approach was a highlight of this course. Knowing that she has personally experienced OCD made her explanations and insights even more meaningful. Her ability to share her experiences openly helped me recognize that people struggling with OCD can still lead fulfilling lives and even help others by sharing their journey.

Ultimately, this course has been life-changing for me. Learning about OCD in such an in-depth and personal way has given me greater self-awareness and a renewed sense of purpose. I now feel empowered to continue exploring ways to manage my symptoms and to someday support others in their journey. This experience has reinforced the importance of self-compassion, mindfulness, and community in healing, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have engaged in such meaningful learning. The insights from the course, the podcast, and the MBCT study have shown me that while OCD can be challenging, it does not define me. I look forward to applying these lessons in my own life and, hopefully, in helping others who share similar experiences.
Eglal Soliman

COURSE PRICING

$ 44

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MEET YOUR FACILITATOR

Jeanine Talento, E-RYT 500, Trauma & Nervous System Educator, Yoga Teacher Trainer, and Somatic Therapy Practitioner.

With a B.S. in Psychology and over 3,000 hours of Trauma-Informed training, Jeanine has been leading Yoga Teacher Trainings and Somatic Therapy courses since 2015. She specializes in nervous system education, body-based healing, and mental health advocacy.

In Fall 2024, Jeanine began her Master’s Degree in Psychology at Harvard University, Division of Continuing Education. She founded the Trauma-Informed sect of School Yoga Institute in 2018, The Somatic Therapy Practitioner Training with Somatic Arts Academy in 2021, and is honored to be one of the founders of The Somatic Yoga Institute.

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TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR GRADUATES

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   Courtney Nealon 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is an absolutely amazing school if you are wanting to get your yoga teacher license! The teachers here were wonderful! Bea, Jed and Nikki were so knowledgeable and created such a safe and loving environment. This experience has changed my life and I met the most amazing woman who were in the training with me. They have become my family here and this place will always hold a piece of my heart. I loved how spiritual this experience was and leaned heavily on personal growth and development as well as gaining the confidence and encouragement to teach when I go back home!
  
 
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 7 August 2026
 
 
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An incredible experience from start to finish! The SYI YTT 200 program at Aves in Costa Rica combined solid technical training with a genuinely beautiful setting, the perfect environment to dive deep into practice and study. The instructors were knowledgeable, supportive, and clearly invested in helping each student grow, both on and off the mat. The curriculum was well-structured and covered everything from anatomy to teaching methodology in a way that felt thorough but never overwhelming. Being surrounded by such rich Costa Rican flora and fauna made the whole experience even more magical. I left with new skills, a deeper practice, and connections with an amazing group of fellow students. Highly recommend to anyone considering their YTT journey!
  
 
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   Marjorie Hutchinson 
 16 July 2026
 
 
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I have almost completed my 200 hr online YTT with SYI and 5 stars is not enough stars. They deserve many more stars because this course was life changing for me. Among so many things it was; informative, meaningful, user friendly (referring to the online part), deep, and successful. By successful I mean I feel ready to teach immediately. After completing the final portion of the class I have videos and sequences ready to go to for auditions and classes. By deep I mean, it has changed my life off the mat and I am so excited to take those lessons with me and spread the knowledge and power of a yoga lifestyle. There's more! Included with the class is a 20 hr anatomy class that is so very helpful, educational and jam packed. I will revisit that course material often. While attending classes online were not "the same" as in person, it really didn't feel like it. My classmates and instructors were so amazing and we zoomed outside of class as well. So not only am I ready to teach but I have a built in support system after only a few months of class with these wonderful people. I can not wait to get some teaching under my belt so I can sign up for the 300 hr YTT classes and this time I will hopefully be able to attend at one of their AMAZING locations like Bali!
  
 
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   Vallie Burgess 
 14 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I just completed the Mystical 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. This YTT is everything I thought it would be and more. I am forever grateful for this life changing experience and everyone here. Both my fellow students, the teachers, the retreat center staff and all of the syi staff. It was so much more than just a yoga teacher training. I truly felt I came into my true self. Thank you syi! ♥️
  
 
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 29 June 2026
 
 
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 24 June 2026
 
 
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SYI changed my life and has prepared me to not only teach yoga but to be a better yogi, and person. I would highly recommend participating in this experience!
  
 
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   Kortney 
 1 May 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t recommend them enough. My training for the 100 HR Yin & Nidra in Costa Rica with Inka and Colynn was everything I wanted AND MORE. The amount of information and personal transformation I got from this training is incredible. The way they layer the whole journey really allowed me to dive deep and I’m leaving here more myself than ever before. Inka and Colynn are both wonderful people and teachers.💛
  
 
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   Mike Driver 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent Yoga Teacher Training School in Costa Rica Hosting over 10 YYT’s at Aves Montezuma Resort throughout the year!