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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

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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

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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

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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


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