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Functional Mobility Teacher Training – Shoulders & Hips
At Soasana Yoga in Zurich Wiedikon, we invite you to a special functional mobility teacher training, created in collaboration with Move Breathe Academy.
This immersive programme offers 20 Yoga Alliance–approved continuing education hours (YACEP) and explores functional mobility, joint health, and intelligent movement, with a specific focus on the shoulders and hips.
This training bridges modern functional mobility and yoga, combining theory, embodied practice, breathwork, and teaching application.
Sign up for the full 20-hour training
The practical sessions are also available as individual workshops (sign up).
Master Functional Mobility - 20hr TTC in June 2026
Why This Training
This training is designed to help you understand why the body moves the way it does, not just how to perform poses. You will explore how active mobility, strength, and neurological control support joint health and sustainable range of motion, helping you move, practise, and teach with more clarity and confidence on and off the mat.
Whether you are a yoga teacher wanting to teach with greater precision and confidence, or a yoga practitioner curious about your body for safer practice and daily life, this training offers practical and applicable insight.
Who This Training Is For
Yoga teachers
Movement professionals
Dedicated practitioners
Anyone curious about how the body truly works
No prior anatomy training required.
About the Teacher
Eli (@movewitheli)
A lifelong mover, yoga educator, and wellness coach teaching across Europe and internationally, Eli is known for her fluid, playful, and meticulous approach to movement. She blends yoga, mobility, and functional training with clarity, depth, and curiosity.
With a background in competitive sports, martial arts, and postural training, her relationship with movement is rooted in resilience and exploration. After recovering from multiple injuries and burnout, yoga and mobility became her primary tools for healing, naturally leading her into teaching.
Eli has trained internationally in yoga, functional mobility, breathwork, and movement systems, and is Director of Education at Move Breathe Academy, where she helps shape curriculum and mentor teachers worldwide. Her integrated approach supports students in exploring their potential with integrity, self-trust, and embodied awareness, while remaining grounded in mindful movement and yogic philosophy.
Education & Certifications
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC®) – FRS®
KINSTRETCH® – FRS®
1000h+ Yoga Teacher Trainings (Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Rocket, Functional Anatomy)
Functional Anatomy, Breathwork, AF & more
Founder & Director of Education Programs at Move Breathe Academy
Understand Your Body - Functional Mobility 20-Hour Course
Schedule & Pricing
Dates: June 5–7, 2026
Price: CHF 440
Early Bird (until May 1): CHF 400
Daily Structure
Each day combines:
Part 1: Functional Mobility Practice
Functional mobility, yoga, breathwork (Pranayama), and reflections
These sessions can be booked individually. Book here
Part 2: Theory & Application
Anatomy, physiology, and movement science
Teaching methodology and techniques
Hands-on drills and case studies
Group discussions and Q&A
Day 1 – Friday, June 5 (Introduction)
17:30-19:00 | Welcome Practice: Motion Mastery
19:00–20:00 | Functional Mobility Theory
Day 2 – Saturday, June 6 (Shoulders / Upper Body)
14:00-15:45 | Functional Mobility Practice – Shoulders
15:45–16:00 | Break
16:00-18:30 | Theory & Applications
Day 3 – Sunday, June 7 (Hips / Lower Body)
14:00-15:45 | Functional Mobility Practice – Hips
15:45–16:00 | Break
16:00-18:30 | Theory & Applications
What's Included?
20 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education hours (YACEP)
~10 hours of pre-recorded pre-work
Anatomy review homework (1.5–2 hours self-study)
1.5-hour follow-up Q&A Zoom call (week of June 22)
Handouts, recorded practices, and reading list
Small group format
Educational Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Understand shoulder and hip joint function and physiology
Differentiate mobility, flexibility, and laxity
Work safely with active and passive range of motion
Build strength within stretching using isometric, concentric, and eccentric contractions
Apply CARs, PAILs/RAILs, lift-offs, and end-range holds
Use nerve mobilization and flossing to support functional movement
Integrate functional mobility into yoga practice and teaching
Ready to Join?
Book the full 20-hour training
Book individual practical workshops
Detailed Programme Content
1. Principles of Functional Mobility
What is functional mobility and why it matters
Linear and rotational movement pathways
Observing movement quality and compensations
Intention and control behind movement
2. Joint Health & Anatomical Foundations
Shoulder and hip joint structure & function
Injury mechanisms and rehab principles
Building movement capacity
Definitions: Mobility vs. Flexibility vs. Laxity
3. Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs)
Purpose and benefits
CARs (& it’s levels)
Assessment and training application
4. Physiology of Stretching
Stretch tolerance and the nervous system
The myotatic (stretch) reflex
Passive vs. active ROM
End-range strength and control
5. Strength in Mobility
Isom, con & ecc work
Linear and rotational strength
PAILS / RAILS
Lift-offs, hovers, and end-range holds
6. Nerve Mobilization & Flossing
Techniques to reduce pain and restore function
When and how to apply nerve glides
Supporting functional movement goals
7. Spine-Focused Mobility
Functional spinal movement
Segmental isolation
Planes of motion
Integration into yoga practice
8. Integration into Teaching & Practice
Sequencing mobility into yoga classes
Adapting for different bodies & needs
Creating safe, effective drills
Case studies and practical teaching labs
