By the end of this course, you will (1) adapt foundational yoga poses and breath practices to diverse bodies and (2) integrate yoga principles into manual therapy and exercise plans while staying within scope. You’ll learn alignment essentials, safe progressions and regressions, and clear teaching cues that improve mobility, stability, and body awareness.

Yoga Methods for Functional Well-Being

Yoga Methods for Functional Well-Being
This course is part of Foundations of Yoga: Building a Strong Practice Specialization

Instructor: Niel Asher Education
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
How to design safe yoga progressions for clinical and wellness goals
How to integrate yoga into rehabilitation and client care plans
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3 assignments
Taught in English
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December 2025
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This course is part of the Foundations of Yoga: Building a Strong Practice Specialization
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