Level 1 & 2 Instructor School | St. Louis, MO | October 3-8, 2022

This six day Instructor School (including Level 1* and 2) certifies you to: 

Instruct YFFR Protocol using YFFR’s official and structured curriculum for:

• Academy Programs 
• Training Demo Workshops
• In-service Trainings
• Conference presentations
• Assist with big events and presentations

*Level 1 only attendees will be able to teach drop-in style classes to agencies, but will not be offered structured curriculum. Rather are given pre-written classes for their use, with the ability to adapt as needed within the guidelines of the YFFR Protocol.

 Participants will receive: 

• Introduction to Tactical Skills for Law Enforcement and Fire Service (Level1)
• Techniques for Optimizing Human Performance (Level 2)
• Breaking Down YFFR Training Curriculum for Recruit Academies and In-Service Training (Level 2)
• 8 YFFR Mat Class Workshops
• Fascia Release Techniques for Optimal Mobility (Level 2)
• Peak Performance Drills (Level 2)
• Practice Teaching (Level 1 & 2)
• Standard Neurological Reset practices (similar to Yoga Nidra) (Level 1 & 2)
• Access to 1 year of YogaShield's Cyber Academy: On Demand short yoga classes, workshops and instructors only information. (Level 1 & 2)
• Digital Toolkit to support you after training (must successfully complete outside training requirements) (Level 1 & 2)
• Licensing agreement to use YFFR’s Structured Training Curriculum (must successfully complete outside training requirements and have a Service Agreement or Instructor Agreement in place.) (Level 1 & 2)

After this training attendees will know how to teach the YFFR Protocol to first responders in official training environments. By the end of Level 1 & 2 Training, attendees will 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.

Participants who successfully complete Level 1: Basic Training are known as Instructor 1. YFFR Instructors will be expected to: 

• Represent YFFR
• Exemplify YFFR values of professional excellence in training and cultural competency
• Uphold Standard Operating Procedures for YFFR teaching programs

Participants who successfully complete Level 2: Advanced Operations are known as Instructor 2. YFFR Instructors will be expected to: 

• Represent YFFR at a higher level of professionalism
• Exemplify YFFR values of professional excellence in training and cultural competency
• Uphold Standard Operating Procedures for YFFR teaching programs
• Adhere to structured curriculum while practicing adaptability of curriculum when needed

Prerequisites: 

Online Foundations Training Course (included in the 6 day training)

Post Training Requirements: 

• Online Test (Level 1)
• Practice Classes (Level 1)
• Ride-alongs (for civilians) (Level 2)
• Written essay (Level 2)
• Required reading (Level 2)