Life threw me a curveball eight years ago when my husband felt called to return to active duty as a Naval Chaplain. At that time, I was deep into my role as a full-time pastor in the United Methodist Church in Florida. With this sudden change, I had to reinvent myself and find a new path. Feeling frustrated and emotional, I turned to my yoga mat, where inspiration struck me: I envisioned the Pointe of Grace Project. I wanted to create healing spaces and build a supportive community, offering retreats and online yoga classes that could travel with me wherever life took us.
The real turning point came when I discovered a 500-hour RYT Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training course right as we landed at our first duty station. My twenties had been a journey of healing from childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. This certification was my chance to help others find their own paths to recovery. And that’s how Pointe of Grace Yoga Institute was born—out of a need to transform my life and help others do the same.
Understanding Trauma-Informed Yoga
Trauma-Informed Yoga isn’t just about knowing trauma exists—it’s about crafting every part of the class to promote genuine healing. Imagine a space where every movement, every breath, is designed to make you feel safe, empowered, and part of a supportive community. That’s what Trauma-Informed Yoga is all about. We create a judgment-free zone where you can truly be yourself and start your healing journey.
The Pointe of Grace Experience
I’ve poured my heart into every program at Pointe of Grace Yoga Institute to help you become not just an amazing yoga teacher, but the best version of yourself—mind, body, and soul. Our courses are designed to foster personal growth, enhance your teaching skills, and build a lasting community that will support you long after the program ends. You’ll connect with like-minded souls, creating bonds that last a lifetime through our community pages and Alumni course, ensuring you always have a place to turn to for support and friendship.
Taking the Leap: Your Training Journey
All our programs are internationally accredited with the Yoga Alliance, giving you a certification you can take with you anywhere in the world. Whether you’re starting with our 200 HR RYT, advancing to our 300 HR RYT, or diving into the accelerated 500 HR RYT, we’ve got you covered. And if you’re a military spouse, you might be eligible to participate for free through MyCAA!
Our Spring cohort registration deadline for MyCAA students is coming up soon, so don’t miss out. Learn more and register on our website here, and take the first step towards an amazing journey with us!
Meet Lenora
Lenora Rousseau, M.Div, E-500 RYT, MSW-Intern, is the founder and director of the Pointe of Grace Project and Yoga Institute, with over 10,000 hours of experience teaching Yoga and movement. For the past eight years, she has focused on helping people heal and thrive through Trauma-Informed Yoga, retreats, spiritual care, and coaching, particularly serving military members, their families, and clergy dealing with PTSD, burnout, and trauma. Learn more about her story and the Pointe of Grace Yoga institute here.
