Yoga + Massage Certificate Course (2 CE)

The yoga massage system outlines three class formats and prescribed hands-on touch; the preferred setup pairs one yoga teacher with one massage therapist for eight to ten students.

Explore the history and distinctions of yin, restorative, and yoga massage, comparing origins in traditional Chinese medicine and Indian practice, and how yoga massage blends fascia work, bolsters, and relaxation.

Create space around pain through yoga massage, emphasizing mindfulness over poses, and wake the parasympathetic nervous system to restore homeostasis.

Craft a 90-minute yoga class by building a set list that starts with breath awareness, moves through child’s pose, pigeon, twists, reclining butterfly, shavasana, and ends with Nottie Shobna.

Practice breath body awareness through guided meditation to calm the nervous system and anchor present moment attention. Regular mindfulness boosts BDNF, resilience to stress, and compassionate relationships.

Start with child's pose to open the side body and lats, deepen breath, and ease the spine; use blankets or a bolster for comfort and progression to restorative poses.

Learn why the rebound after yin tissue work is essential, promoting rest, rehydration, and mindful awareness of fascia, ligaments, and tendons.

Pigeon pose intensifies hip opening after a warmup, targeting the piriformis, hamstrings, and calves, with gentle compression and optional bolsters to enhance comfort and relaxation.

Practice the fetal position as a restorative bridge after pigeon to relax the mind, release fascia around the greater trochanter and iliac crest with hands-on techniques.

Perform a gentle arm and hand massage during twist to hydrate tissues, support the median nerve and carpal tunnel, improve circulation, and enhance spinal flexibility.

Banana pose blends gentle side stretches with mindful massage cues, noting contraindications like tingling in the hands when arms extend overhead, and highlighting intercostals and the hip.

Explore the reclining butterfly pose to counter forward rounding, open the diaphragm, stretch the inner thighs and abductors, and stimulate abdominal organs for better breathing, digestion, and mood.

Learn to guide Shavasana with props to support the neck, hips, and head, and perform gentle neck, face, and scalp massage to release tension, calm the breath, and deepen relaxation.

Practice Nadi Shodhana, an alternate nostril pranayama, to balance the autonomic nervous system, calm the mind, and reenergize the body with a 4-4-4 breathing cycle.

Marketing yoga massage blends restorative hands-on experiences with community building, including live music. Deliver consistent classes, over deliver value, and price fairly to attract clients and turn them into advocates.

Explore the skin as the body's largest organ and learn how it interacts with superficial and deep fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, nerves, and lymph nodes in massage anatomy.