Teaching Modifications
& Function

Continuing Education for Teachers

March 24-28, 2025
Tucson, AZ USA
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Registration deadline March 15th, 2025

Function, Modification & individuality 

Learn to meet the needs of your students at every stage. Learn to see your students as the unique individual they are. 
​Learn to keep your students safe while providing a useful practice.

OVERVIEW & SUMMARY

This is a continuing education opportunity for yoga teachers. 
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Refine your understanding of the fundamental and functional aspects of the body in yogic practice. Keep your students safe and teach the beneficial practices for health and sustainability on and off the mat. Explore what a sustainable practice looks like for your students. 

Increase your demand as a yoga teacher with the ability to truly teach students of all ability levels including: those with injuries, elders, beginners, anyone with limited range of motion and those afraid to move. 

This program discusses the central joints and muscles in the body, focusing on their use and healthy functional range of motion. Learn the postures and exercises that are both safe and beneficial.

​In addition, learn to modify postures to accommodate a wide variety of students while maintaining the central purposes and benefits of a yoga practice.

Learn to approach the body in a way that ensures it can be strong, stable and mobile at any age.

Refine your ability to see your students as individuals with unique needs. 
​***Please note: This is not a replacement for the 200 Hour Teacher Training Course. This is available to those who are already certified as yoga teachers. ​

WHERE, WHEN & HOW MUCH

Functional Methods: Movement & Modifications  
Continuing Education for Teachers

In-person Immersion:
March 24-28, 2025
Tucson, AZ USA

All sessions held at Tucson Independent Yoga
5140 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85711
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(suggested lodging options can be found below)

Daily schedule: 
8am-12pm & 2pm-6pm
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Attendees must be present for all sessions for continuing ed credits.

Tuition
$795

Deposit: $300 to reserve your spot.

Payment options: 
- Pay in full. Deposit of $300 plus $495
Due by March 15th, 2025

Registration deadline March 15th, 2025

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CURRICULUM
  • Muscle & Joint Range of Motion
  • Principles of Modifying
  • Common Injuries & Modifications
  • Teaching Methodology based in a Functional Approach 
 
  • Many Yogic Exercises
  • 4 Breathing Exercises (Pranayama)

INCLUDES:
  • Continuing Ed Training Manual 
  • Video lessons to support your learning
  • Full week, in-person immersion with guided lectures, personalized feedback, Q&A and more​
Suggested reading: Ghosh Yoga Practice Manual - Therapeutic Exercises & 26+2 Modifications 

INSTRUCTORS

Scott & Ida are the lead teachers of this training. For more details: About Scott & Ida
All sessions are held at Independent Yoga Tucson
5140 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85711

Lodging options

Nearby hotels include:
  • Double Tree Suites by Hilton - Williams Center
  • Courtyard Tucson - Williams Center
  • Residence Inn Tucson - Williams Center 
  • TownePlace Suites - Williams Center
  • Hampton Inn & Suites - East/Williams Center
  • La Quinta Inn - Tucson East

A variety of AirBnB and VRBO options are also nearby. 
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CERTIFICATION

This is a Continuing Education course.
Hours can be registered with Yoga Alliance. 

Yoga teachers of any tradition are welcome to attend.