Myofascial Yoga:
Myofascial Yoga Adjustments for Teachers
Take as Module 2 of the 200-hour Myofascial Yoga Teacher Training program, as a workshop for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits, or just to learn more about adding myofascial yoga into your practice.
Adjustments have become a common feature in yoga classes, but are they essential? And if so, how can we ensure they’re done safely? Can alignment be guided effectively without physical touch? Join us as we explore these questions and more in this workshop featuring Polyvagal Theory expert Dr. Arielle Schwartz!
The Importance Of Cueing In Yoga
Cueing is when we make verbal statements that direct our students to enter a certain pose. Too often, however, instructors are taught to simply rattle off “cookie cutter cueing” as if from a script. In this module, you will learn the intentions behind the poses you are directing, and how to cue these poses effectively, safely, and in a trauma-informed manner. The training will also cover the effects of yoga poses on the nervous system, particularly how it affects pain levels and inflammation within the body.
This goal is to bring together the intention of each yoga pose (why we are doing it), the action of each pose (flexion, extension, etc.) and their effects (increases hip mobility, quiets the nervous system, etc). Having your yoga poses itemized in this way makes the cueing much easier, because you then understand exactly why you are doing the position, how it benefits you, and what you should be feeling as a result.
This workshop can be used toward the 200-hour Myofascial Yoga teacher training or as continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance.
Some topics covered in the Myofascial Yoga Adjustments for Teachers module:
How to cue in yoga classes safely and effectively
How to adjust in yoga poses safely and effectively
Understanding the intention, action, and effect of each pose
How to encourage students to keep their practice optimal and safe
The four main ways to give adjustments and when to use them
How to engage the fascia system in the most effective way so that your adjustments yield the most beneficial results
When to adjust and when not to adjust
Fine-tuning your understanding of personal boundaries in yoga classes
How to read body language and track for trauma, learn when to give space, and when and how to adjust
Inflammation and how a mind-body practice influences its levels in the body
Module Details
Date: May 31, 2026
Hours: Sunday, 10 am to 3 pm, live on Zoom
Self-Study Content: 6 hours self-paced video, audio and other self-study and practice guides are unlocked upon registration
Phone: 403-701-9567 (text messages are welcome)
Investment: $360 CAN
Bonus Monthly Practice Sessions
Practice sessions that go along with each module take place once a month on the Wednesday “teenth” (a date between the 13th and 19th, like January 14 or February 18). It is not required that you attend the Wednesday classes live, though they are a great opportunity to practice with community and ask any questions you may have on our month’s current content. Replays of these classes are provided to you and are part of your course package for extra practice time.
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Lead trainer for all modules: Christine Wushke
HI, I’m Christine. I’m looking forward to getting to know you as we move together through the 200-hour myofascial yoga teacher training program.
Interested in becoming a yoga teacher?If you have questions about the Myofascial Yoga: Myofascial Yoga Adjustments for Teachers module, the Myofascial Yoga Teacher Training Program, yoga in general, or any of my other programs, I’d love to hear them!
Rooting for you,
Christine