Girlvana Training
Empowering teen girls. For practitioners, teachers, parents and/or counselors who wish to learn practical and profound tools to support teenagers.
Have you ever felt called to support teen girls on their journey to self-discovery and empowerment?
Join Ally Maz for Girlvana Training—a transformative program designed for educators, coaches, yoga teachers, parents, and anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of teens and show up as a grounded, compassionate guide in their lives. Learn how to create safe, inclusive spaces where teen girls can feel seen, supported, and empowered to be their most authentic selves.
Who is this training for?
This program is designed for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of teens and provide meaningful support in various settings
Certified Yoga Teachers – Want to bring mindfulness and movement to teens in studios, schools, or community centers.
Therapists, School Counselors & Social Workers – Seeking creative and effective ways to connect with and support teens.
Parents of Teens – Looking for tools to understand and communicate with their child more effectively.
School Teachers – Wanting to integrate mindfulness, journaling, and emotional processing into their classrooms.
Coaches & Mentors – Supporting teen athletes, artists, or students in leadership roles.
Anyone interested in Inner Teen Work – A journey of self-discovery and healing through understanding your own adolescence.
What’s included in this training?
A holistic approach to a teen’s Body, Mind, Heart, and Spirit.
Breathwork – Simple, effective techniques to help teens regulate their nervous system and manage stress.
Movement – Somatic release practices that encourage embodiment and self-acceptance.
Journaling – A deep dive into written self-expression, including a comprehensive list of journal prompts to support emotional processing.
Meditation – Tools to help teens ground themselves, focus, and improve learning outcomes.
Safe Space Creation – How to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where teens feel seen and heard.
Inner Teen Work – Understanding that you can only guide teens as deeply as you’ve explored your own healing. Ally’s signature inner teen work supports your journey of self-reflection and growth.
Meet your
Instructor
Ally Maz has been teaching mindfulness, movement, and emotional regulation to teens since she was a teenager herself. Over a decade ago, she founded Girlvana, a globally recognized organization supporting teen girls in their physical, mental, and emotional health through:
Classes & workshops
Overnight retreats
The bestselling Girlvana book (Penguin Random House, 2021)
Her teachings are found in yoga studios, classrooms, hospitals, and community programs worldwide. With hundreds of students trained in her methodology, Ally is a leader in this field, combining expertise in:
Dance & Yoga
Meditation & Breathwork
Journaling & Emotional Processing
Trauma-Informed Teen Support
For the first time ever, Ally is offering a self-paced online training to equip practitioners, teachers, and parents with updated tools to support Gen Z teens in today’s world.
Are you ready to transform the way you support teens?
How will this Training
support you?
By completing this training, you’ll be able to:
For School Teachers – Host teen mindfulness and journaling circles in the classroom.
For Yoga Teachers – Start teen yoga classes at studios or local schools.
For Therapists & Counselors – Integrate embodiment practices into your work with teens.
For Coaches & Team Leaders – Introduce mindfulness and breathwork to athletic warm-ups and team meetings.
For Parents – Develop a shared emotional language with your teen, fostering connection and understanding.
**Important Note: This training does not certify you as a Girlvana instructor nor does it grant permission to use the name Girlvana in your own classes, retreats, or promotional materials. However, you can share that you trained with Ally and the Girlvana method in your professional offerings.
A Note from Ally
“Working with teens is the hardest and most rewarding work of my life. No matter how many times I have tried to step away, I always come back—it’s my life’s work. After years of stepping away from training others, I am answering the call once again.
The world has changed. The pandemic, climate crisis, and shifting social landscapes have shaped an entirely new generation of teens. They are more fluent in mental health than ever before. They are also more fluid in every way—emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Their needs are different, and this training reflects the modern teen experience.
Last summer, I led the annual Girlvana Retreat on Vancouver Island, spending a week immersed with incredible teens. I’m bringing everything I learned there—fresh insights, new challenges, and updated methodologies—into this training. I can’t wait to share it with you.”