Soul Barre’ Method: Trauma-Informed Barre’ Teacher Training

Strengthen the Body. Nurture the Soul. Lead with Purpose. 

The Soul Barre’ Method: Trauma-Informed Barre’ Teacher Training at Nurtured Soul Studios offers a trauma-informed, biomechanically sound, and soul-centered approach to barre instruction. Rooted in functional anatomy, movement science, somatic awareness, and emotional safety, this training equips you with the skills to lead powerful, inclusive, and inspiring classes that honor the Mind.Body.Soul™ connection.

 

What Makes This Training Unique

✔ Designed by a lead instructor with 16 years of dance training and Booty Barre training

✔ Built around a trauma-informed approach to movement and teaching

✔ Fuses fitness education + functional biomechanics with mindfulness and soul

✔ Created for real-world teaching with practical applications and ethical grounding

Soul Barre Teacher Training Curriculum Overview

1. Program Overview
Foundations in barre instruction, trauma-informed teaching, anatomy, and inclusive class leadership.

2. Barre Fundamentals
The history, core principles, and evolution of barre as a low-impact, strength-based movement practice.

3. Anatomy & Biomechanics
Understanding of key muscle groups, movement patterns, and proper alignment for safe and effective teaching.

4. Class Structure & Progressions
How to design a complete barre class, from warm-up to cool-down, with progressions for all fitness levels.

5. Cueing & Instructional Techniques
Methods for clear cueing, posture support, and confident communication rooted in safety and presence.

6. Safety, Modifications & Special Populations
Modifying exercises for prenatal, senior, and adaptive clients while reducing injury risk and supporting inclusivity.

7. Music Selection & Rhythm
How rhythm, timing, and intentional playlists shape the energy and flow of a class.

8. Teaching Practicum
Guided practice teaching, peer feedback, and observation to solidify real-world teaching skills.

9. Ethics & Professional Conduct
Scope of practice, professionalism, and ethical standards for teaching with integrity.

10. Assessment & Certification
Final evaluations are required for certification, including a written exam and a practical demonstration.

🎓 Certification Requirements

To earn your Soul Barre’ Instructor Certification, you must:

✔ Pass a final written exam on anatomy, biomechanics, and barre theory

✔ Lead a practicum class demonstrating safe form, confident cueing, and class structure

✔ Commit to inclusive, ethical, and embodied teaching

 

Why This Training Matters

There is a growing demand for fitness professionals who understand trauma, movement science, and nervous system regulation, not just choreography. This training prepares you to lead with both the heart and the brain, balancing physical education with emotional intelligence so you can show up as a leader in the wellness space. Whether you are looking to start teaching, add barre’ to your offerings, or simply deepen your understanding of movement, Soul Barre’ gives you a foundation that’s strong, ethical, and expansive.

 

Who This Is For

  • Aspiring instructors ready to teach with confidence and clarity
  • Fitness and wellness professionals seeking trauma-informed movement training
  • Yoga/Pilates teachers expanding into barre’
  • Therapists or coaches integrating somatics into their work
  • Anyone who wants to understand movement from the inside

Next Training Begins 10/27/2025

We keep our cohorts small (only 10) for personalized feedback, connection, and a high-touch experience.

 

Dates:

  • Kickoff – 10/27 – 7pm – 9pm
  • 10/30 – 7pm – 9pm
  • 11/1 – 10am – 6pm
  • 11/17 – 7pm – 9pm
  • 11/22 – 10am – 6pm
  • 12/15 – 7pm – 9pm
  • 12/20 – 10am – 4pm* Graduation
  • 12/27 – IF NEEDED
  • Additional hours are teaching in studio live

 

Tuition Options

  • Pay in Full: $1,777
  • Payment Plans available: 3 & 6 months

 

Ready to Begin?

Barre’ is just the start. This training is a portal into purposeful movement, embodied leadership, and soul-rooted teaching.