SAFE & SOUND SCHOOL

Where Science Meets Soul

Become a certified yoga teacher through a program that goes beyond the poses. At Safe & Sound Yoga, we train teachers who understand that true wellness lives at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience.

Our trainings are trauma-informed, neurodivergent-friendly, and grounded in evidence-based practices—because we believe yoga should be accessible to every nervous system.

MEET YOUR LEAD TRAINER

Alex Petroyama, E-RYT 500

Sound Healer | Yoga Martial Artist | Mental Health Scholar

Alex Petroyama brings a rare combination of academic rigour and embodied wisdom to every training. With 19 years of personal practice, 14 years of full-time teaching, and over 10,000 hours of classroom experience, Alex doesn't teach from theory alone—he teaches from lived experience.

A recent graduate of the University of Toronto with a Mental Health HBSc (2022) and former Canadian Merit Scholar, Alex grounds his teaching in evidence-based practices. His guiding philosophy is simple and profound: all health is mental health.

As Safe & Sound's lead trainer and curriculum developer, Alex integrates embodied cognition, sound healing, and science into every experience. He brings a grounded presence and deep insight that helps guide students into states of rest, regulation, and embodied awareness.

A Global Seeker

Alex's commitment to authentic practice has taken him across the globe—studying in Peru, India, Nepal, Greece, and Japan. His journey includes dedicated service work with Karma Projects in Cusco, Peru, where he brings yoga to young girls at Centro Nanay orphanage, teaching them self-love and empowerment through practice.

Disciplines & Modalities

Alex holds expertise across traditional yoga lineages including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Kundalini, and Advaita Vedanta, with specializations in Mindfulness, Meditation, and Detox Yoga.

His path also includes deep martial arts training:

• Black Belt & Certified Instructor (2013)
• Black Belt 1st Degree, Nerkin Ouj (2017)
• Black Belt 3rd Degree, Arnis de Mano / Balintawak (2018)

Credentials

• Mental Health HBSc, University of Toronto (2022)
• Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 (2015)
• RYT 200 & RYT 300 Lead Instructor
• 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Certification (2012)
• 300-Hour Akhanda Yoga Certification (2014)
• 40-Hour Yin Yoga Certification (2011)
• Civic Award for Sustainability, City of Pickering (2021)

OUR TRAINING OFFERINGS

200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

Yoga Alliance Certified

Build your foundation as a confident, knowledgeable yoga teacher. This comprehensive training covers anatomy, sequencing, philosophy, and the art of holding space—all through a trauma-informed, nervous system-aware lens.

You'll learn to:

• Teach safe, accessible classes for all bodies
• Understand the science behind why yoga works
• Create sequences that regulate the nervous system
• Hold space with presence and authenticity
• Build your unique teaching voice

300-HOUR ADVANCED YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

Yoga Alliance Certified

Deepen your practice and expand your teaching toolkit. This advanced training explores specialized modalities, subtle body practices, and the integration of sound and somatic work into your classes.

YIN YOGA CERTIFICATION

Master the art of stillness. Learn to guide students into long-held, passive poses that target deep connective tissue, calm the nervous system, and create profound shifts in mental and emotional wellbeing.

KUNDALINI YOGA TRAINING

Explore the technology of consciousness. This training covers breathwork (pranayama), kriya sequences, mantra, and meditation practices designed to awaken energy and expand awareness.

WHY TRAIN WITH SAFE & SOUND?

Evidence-Based Approach Our curriculum is informed by current research in neuroscience, mental health, and somatic therapy—not just tradition for tradition's sake.

Trauma-Informed Foundation Every technique we teach considers nervous system safety. You'll graduate knowing how to create truly inclusive spaces.

Real Teaching Experience With Alex's 10,000+ hours of classroom experience, you learn what actually works—not just what looks good on paper.

Lifetime Community Join a network of like-minded teachers committed to authentic practice and continuous growth.

Flexible Learning We offer both in-person intensives and hybrid options to fit your life.

READY TO BEGIN?

Your teaching journey starts with a single step. Whether you're brand new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner ready to share your practice, we'll meet you where you are.

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Safe & Sound Yoga is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance.

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