From Concern to Confidence
Program
From Concern to Confidence (25HR)
Empowering people with physical common concerns
With Lorette and Julia
This training dives into the fascinating world of the physical body. In a healthy body, every system and structure needs to function optimally.
However, as humans, we are exposed daily to conditions that affect how we function. Usually, the body is very capable of recovering on its own. However, there are certain situations where the impact is so significant or last for a longer period that the body can no longer fully recover. This is when common issues and concerns, such as pain, stiffness and limited mobility, are manifested.
As yoga teachers we regularly see people experiencing these common concerns in class. So, the question arises: How can we, as yoga teachers, be of best support?
About the program
This 25-hour training consists of theory and its practical application and aims to bring together the following two aspects, that together create an inclusive environment no matter the concern:
- First, we will explore the theory of body mechanics and the neurovegetative system. Examining not only their role in a healthy body, but also in a body experiencing physical challenges such as pain, stiffness, or limited mobility. We will recognize that these issues can stem from dysfunctions located far from the site where the symptoms are felt. For example, restricted shoulder mobility might be linked to issues in the hip area. With this understanding, how can we design an effective sequence for a hip-opening or shoulder-opening class that considers the intricate interconnectedness of the human body?
- Secondly, we will explore the importance of using props in a yoga practice. Props can be particularly beneficial for those experiencing common concerns, such as pain, stiffness or limited mobility. By providing the appropriate props, yoga teachers can support their students in feeling more empowered, both physically and mentally, enhancing their overall practice experience. We will break down familiar poses and incorporate props, allowing individuals of all abilities to join your class comfortably.
Topics
What will you learn?
In this training you will learn:
- about the body mechanics and the neurovegetative nervous system: recognizing that pain, stiffness, or limited mobility may originate from areas other than where the discomfort is felt.
- how to create sequences that address common issues, while considering the body’s complexity and interconnectedness
- how to teach people with various injuries while maintaining the structure of the class.
- the which, why and when to use props in your class.
- how to teach familiar poses in different ways with the use of props so that anyone can join your class and feel empowered.
Practical
Dates and costs
Friday 27 March 2026 09.30-16.30
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 March 2026 09.30-16.30
Price: € 425 (tax free)
This program also grants you 25 CE credits with Yoga Alliance and can be part of your 300 journey.
About Lorette
My yoga journey started in Amsterdam when I took up Iyengar yoga. With the use of multiple props I developed a strong sense of safety and empowerment while being in a pose.
Once I started teaching, I incorporated various props into my classes to assist my students. Students who are fatigued, chronically ill, injured (or have been), pregnant or post-natal who all benefitted from a slower-paced-heavy-based prop practice, which resulted into me teaching hatha refine classes at the Open Yoga.
In my classes I focus on alignment principles while leaving room for the individual to explore their own practice. My classes consist of breath work and variations of a regular warm up, strengthening standing poses, backbends, twists, forward folds and inversions. This all in a slow paced active class where there is plenty of room to utilize props and create safe boundaries.
About Julia
My passion for the physical body and its holistic nature began with my own yoga practice about 20 years ago. As I started teaching yoga, I felt a strong desire to deepen my understanding of the human body and how it functions, which led me to study physical therapy. However, while working in the field, I found that I missed a holistic approach to healing and recovery, as well as a focus on uncovering the root causes of physical complaints.
This drove me to pursue osteopathy, where a whole new world of understanding opened up for me. Since then, I’ve come to view physical complaints in a completely different way, and I’m excited to bring this knowledge back into the yoga classroom.
