By the end of this course, you will (1) apply adaptive yoga to accelerate tissue healing and restore function and (2) design recovery-focused programs using biomechanics, breath, and graded exposure. Guided by Yoni Kedem, RYT, you’ll learn how to modify postures with props, adjust loads and ranges, and pace progressions for clients who are injured, deconditioned, or new to yoga.
Yoga for Every Body
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Yoga for Every Body
This course is part of Foundations of Yoga: Building a Strong Practice Specialization
Instructor: Niel Asher Education
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Beginner level
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3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
How to modify poses with props and progressions for safe recovery
How to design yoga-based rehab for mobility, strength, and pain relief
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December 2025
Assessments
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Taught in English
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course explores how yoga can be used as a powerful and accessible tool for muscle recovery, rehabilitation, and overall wellbeing. Under the expert guidance of instructor Vern, you’ll learn how to apply simple, effective yoga practices to reduce tension, improve circulation, and restore healthy movement patterns following exercise, strain, or injury. The course is rich with practical tips for beginners and for teachers working with beginners, offering guidance on adapting postures and sequences for different body types, abilities, and fitness levels. You’ll discover how mindful breathing and alignment enhance recovery and support neuromuscular coordination, and how yoga’s emphasis on balance and awareness helps prevent overuse and re-injury. Combining traditional yoga principles with modern understanding of anatomy and muscle function, this course provides a safe, supportive foundation for anyone looking to integrate yoga into rehabilitation, athletic conditioning, or self-care practice.
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3 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module introduces grounding and stability as essential elements of safe yoga practice. Participants learn how foundational postures develop balanced weight distribution, joint alignment, and neuromuscular support. With an emphasis on identifying common misalignments and related trigger-point patterns, learners explore how proper setup and mindful engagement can reduce strain, improve confidence, and create a strong base for movement.
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4 videos1 assignment
This module builds functional balance through standing postures that challenge coordination, alignment, and proprioception. Learners discover how instability and overcompensation in balance work can reveal muscular imbalances and trigger-point involvement—particularly in the feet, hips, and core. Practical positioning and breath cues help practitioners enhance control, calm the nervous system, and move with greater ease.
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3 videos1 assignment
This module provides an opportunity to consolidate and apply what you’ve learned throughout the course. You will review key concepts, reflect on clinical relevance, and complete a short practice assignment and/or course reflection quiz. The goal is to reinforce understanding and strengthen your ability to integrate these skills into real-world client care.
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1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This final exam is designed to assess your understanding of the key concepts presented throughout the course. Please review all video lessons and written materials before beginning. A passing score of 70% or higher is required to successfully complete the course and earn your CE certificate. You may reference your notes during the exam. Once you pass, your certificate will be available for immediate download.
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