Girlvana Training

COMING 2025

A self-paced online program.

A comprehensive training designed for practitioners, teachers, parents and/or counselors who wish to learn practical and profound tools to support teenagers.

Ally Maz has been teaching mindfulness, movement and emotional regulation with teens since she was a teenager herself. Over a decade ago, she officially launched Girlvana, an organization that supports teen girls in their physical, mental, and emotional health through classes, workshops and overnight retreats. She published the book, Girlvana with Penguin Random House in 2021 which is a staple in yoga studios, classrooms, eating disorder wards and even emergency rooms throughout North America and beyond. Ally is an expert in this field with decades of experience teaching dance, yoga, meditation, breathwork, journaling, and emotional processing to teens. She has trained over 100 students in her Girlvana methodology and her Girlvana programs have been found in high schools and after school programs all over the globe. For the first time ever, Ally is offering a two day, comprehensive online training for practitioners, teachers, parents and/or counselors who wish to learn practical and profound tools to support Gen Z. 

Who this is for..

• Certified yoga teachers who want to teach teens

• Therapists, school counselors, social workers who want to find creative ways to support teens

• Parents with teens that need support in understanding the mind of their child

• School teachers wanting to add mindfulness into their classrooms

• Anyone who wants to embark on their “Inner Teen” work 

• Anyone who wants to or is currently working with teens in any capacity

• Price- $549 USD

What this training includes:

A holistic approach to teen’s Bodies, Minds, Hearts, and Spirits.  

• Breathwork: Learn simple and teachable breathwork techniques that support teen’s nervous systems and help them self regulate

• Movement: Learn simple somatic release techniques that help teens feel embodied and at home in their own skin

• Journal: Learn how to guide teens to unlock their feelings and process traumatic events through writing (including a lost list of journal prompts!)

• Meditation: Simple ways to help teens ground themselves and support focus and learning

• Safe Space: “Getting your teens to share”, how to create safe and inclusive spaces that allow for teens to feel safe opening up to you

• Inner Teen Work: You can only help teens as deeply as you are able to meet yourself. Ally’s inner teen work is a deep dive into your own healing work with your body, mind, heart and spirit.

Note: This training does not certify you as a Girlvana instructor, nor can you use the name Girlvana in any of your promotional materials, retreats or classes. You can of course share that you were trained by me and the Girlvana method, but this does not grant you access to license the Girlvana name. 

This training will support you to:

Host teen circles at your school

Provide more embodied support to counseling clients

Improve online offerings with journaling, breathwork, meditation

For existing yoga teachers : start teen yoga classes at your local studio and or/high school

For existing coaches : integrate mindfulness and breathing exercises and into your team warm ups

For parents : create shared language with your child to open up and connect more deeply

A note from Ally 

Working with teens is the hardest and most rewarding work of my life. It is work that, no matter how many times I have tried to get away from, I always come back to. It is my lifeblood and my true purpose on this earth. I took many years off from training others to work with teens, but the demand is high and it is time for me to answer this call again. I have majorly updated this training from what it was years ago. The pandemic, climate change, social and political issues have raised an entirely new generation of teens. Teens are way more fluent when it comes to their own mental health these days. In fact they are more fluid in all ways. Their needs are different, so I have updated this training to reflect the teen of today. After spending a week on Vancouver Island with a group of amazing teens this summer leading the annual Girlvana Retreat, I am full of updated knowledge and new learnings that I am so excited to share with you.

The Yoga Retreat Blueprint: Plan, Market, and Host with Confidence

This 6-week virtual program is designed for yoga instructors, wellness practitioners, and aspiring retreat leaders who are interested in creating transformational yoga retreats. Participants will learn the essential elements of retreat design, from crafting an engaging itinerary to managing logistics and creating a meaningful experience for attendees.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

1. Six Weekly Virtual Sessions

• Duration: 90 minutes each.

• Format: Live, interactive Zoom sessions with opportunities for Q&A and discussion.

2. Program Curriculum:

• Week 1: Vision and Purpose

• Identifying your goals and audience.

• Exploring the unique value of your retreat offering.

• Week 2: Crafting the Itinerary

• Designing a schedule that balances yoga, downtime, and optional activities.

• Integrating themes and storytelling into your retreat.

• Week 3: Location and Logistics

• Choosing the right venue and managing contracts.

• Planning transportation, meals, and accommodations.

• Week 4: Marketing Your Retreat

• Creating a compelling retreat page.

• Leveraging social media and email marketing.

• Week 5: Financials and Budgeting

• Setting prices and managing costs.

• Handling deposits, payments, and refunds.

• Week 6: Hosting with Confidence

• Tips for creating a welcoming environment.

• Handling challenges and enhancing participant experiences.

3. Workbooks and Templates

• Retreat planning checklist.

• Budget and pricing templates.

• Sample waiver forms and contracts.

• Marketing calendar and sample copy.

4. Exclusive Bonus Content:

• Recorded guided meditations and playlists for retreat use.

• Examples of successful yoga retreat itineraries.

• A private Facebook or Slack group for ongoing community support.

5. Certificate of Completion:

• Recognizing successful participation in the program.

COST: $649 USD

BENEFITS:

• Learn to design retreats that align with your values and resonate with your audience.

• Gain confidence in handling the logistics and financial aspects of retreat planning.

• Develop marketing strategies to attract the right participants.

• Connect with a community of like-minded yoga instructors and retreat planners.

• Leave with actionable tools and resources to bring your vision to life.

Begins May, dates will be announced soon.

Breathwork Facilitator Training

JOIN ALLY MAZ AND GEORGE RAMSAY FOR 3 UNIQUE TRAINING OPTIONS IN 2025

A Breathwork Training for Coaches, Therapists, and Teachers

(and experienced breathwork students)

This training is for you if..

You are ready to bring this work to your community and you are clear on who you want to serve

• You are a student of life, practice personal integrity, are committed to service, and are willing to receive feedback

• You have at least one year of experience in a practitioner role, as a:

  • Coach, Therapist, Teacher, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher, Bodyworker, Movement Coach, Spiritual Director, Personal Trainer, Facilitator, or Counselor

  • AND/OR 3 years of transformational breathwork experience as a student  

Feelvana Yoga Teacher Training

200 HOUR YTT WITH ALLY & ASH

A YTT ROOTED IN CONNECTION, VULNERABILITY, SELF-LOVE & SELF-EXPRESSION.

Join Ally Maz and Ashley Brodeur where the jungle meets the ocean, for a magical 17 day yoga teacher training. They will guide you through daily yoga, breath work, lectures and workshops. You will walk away from this training feeling empowered, connected to your own voice, and confident in your ability to lead and teach founding yoga principles and techniques.

- What to Expect -

[ WHAT WE'RE COMMITTED TO ]

Our training offers a unique approach to a typical 200 YTT. Over the last five years we have crafted a truly one of a kind experience that is perfect for anyone who wishes to deepen not just their yoga practice, but truly shift their life. With over two decades of combined experience, Ally and Ash have developed a retreat like training that explores movement, the mind, community care, self expression and anti-oppression work, that is trauma informed, rooted in connection and set in the beauty of the jungle of Cambutal, Panama, a family run retreat center. A place to come home to yourself, to explore breath, body, and heart.