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Movement Map
A rule-bending online training for curious yoga teachers craving a strength and mobility framework that still feels like yoga.
You feel the pull toward functional movement, not because you want to replace asana but because you want to elevate the impact that an asana-based practice can have on real bodies.
And yet, when you attempt to combine everything you’ve learned with what you already know and love (yoga!) things feel disconnected.
You feel the pull toward functional movement, not because you want to replace asana but because you want to elevate the impact that an asana-based practice can have on real bodies.
And yet, when you attempt to combine everything you’ve learned with what you already know and love (yoga!) things feel disconnected.
Here's how others described themselves right before taking the leap into Detour training:
You don’t need more tools to be a better yoga teacher. You need a framework that puts those tools in motion.
That’s where The Movement Map comes in.
This program will challenge you to question what you’re teaching and why you’re teaching it — and that’s a good thing. By the end of this journey, you’ll have a movement and mobility blueprint you can confidently stand behind, fuelled by a deep understanding of the purpose behind every pose, sequence, and transition you teach.
This is the only course that will teach you to:
Use the "Isolate-Activate-Integrate™" Framework to confidently sequence all-levels classes that integrate strength and mobility without losing the yoga feel.
Reduce student injury complaints by addressing the root cause of common yoga injuries before they happen.
Design progressive class sequences that meet students where they’re at while raising the bar of what they’re capable of, whether they're hypermobile beginners, desk-bound 9-5ers, or tight-hipped athletes.
Your students deserve more options than what they get from outdated, scripted yoga sequences.
Your students deserve more options than what they get from outdated, scripted yoga sequences.
Together, we'll tackle questions like:
Do our hips really need more “opening”?
Can you lead sun salutations without overloading the shoulders, but still include chaturanga or downward-facing dog?
How can you train spinal mobility in an all-levels class so that backbends consistently feel good, every single time?
Is it possible to tackle arm balances and inversions in a way that leaves people empowered rather than intimated—regardless of the class level?
How can you get students to enjoy off-the-mat movement when they’re conventional yoga asana?
Together, we'll tackle questions like:
Do our hips really need more “opening”?
Can you lead sun salutations without overloading the shoulders, but still include chaturanga or downward-facing dog?
How can you train spinal mobility in an all-levels class so that backbends consistently feel good, every single time?
Is it possible to tackle arm balances and inversions in a way that leaves people empowered rather than intimated—regardless of the class level?
How can you get students to enjoy off-the-mat movement when they’re conventional yoga asana?
The course is totally different to any other Yoga course I have been a part of. Even if 'modern yoga' isn't your vibe, there are incredible nuggets of information that can be subtly applied to a more traditional approach so that students can move in a more sustainable way and find longevity in their practice.
Madeleine Smith
I also loved how rather than judging other approaches (which is something that happens WAY too often in the yoga community) you focused on sharing resources and information in a way that allowed participants to come to their own conclusions about what practices they feel will best support them (both as students + teachers). Thank you for putting this out there - obviously so much thought + hard work went into the program. And it SHOWS.
Emma Sabourin
This course was a big part of what I needed to reboot my own practice and get back into teaching after 3 years of hurdles and injuries. I had the pieces before I learned of DMO but DMO helped me put the puzzle together so that it clicked.
Kasey Justus
Everything inside The Movement Map can be immediately applied to your classes:
16 self-paced video lessons you’ll want to watch on repeat so that your students experience “ah-ha” moments in every class
4 Detour Maps™ that provide a visual class planning tool that can be applied to any pose, movement or class theme so you can turn random sequences into transformative learning experiences
4 Rounds of Individualized Feedback so you never have to guess if you’re getting it right. Submit 4 practical assessments (one per module) and receive direct, personalized video/written feedback from Cecily to verify if you’re on the right track.
Unlimited Access to the Detour Virtual Studio for the duration of the program so that you can see and feel the Movement Map approach applied in real life and gain structure and sequencing inspiration that can be adapted to your own classes.
Access to the Detour Teachers Community and live community calls so that you always know not only what to teach, but also why and how to teach it so your students get the results they’re looking for.
High Impact, Zero Burnout
The Movement Map is designed for self-employed movement pros who are ready to future-proof their teaching without overwhelming an already-full schedule.
The bulk of this training is self-paced. The only live element is our weekly coaching call (Thursdays at 10am PT). While you’re not expected to be on the call every week, you should plan to attend at minimum once a month.
You have four months to complete The Movement Map and submit all 4 assignments, which means giving yourself up to one month to spend on each module. Your weekly course commitment doesn’t need to exceed 2 hours.
That time could be spent listening to a podcast from your prep resources, watching a video lesson, taking a class in the virtual studio, or submitting one of the four assignments required for course completion.
The Movement Map 4-Module Framework
Module One: Foundations
Applying key components of the Detour approach to innovative yet accessible Sun Salutations. From spinal articulation and proximal stability to scapular stability and ankle dorsiflexion, this module will have you seeing movement through an entirely new lens.
Module Two: Lower Body
Applying Lower Body Strength and Mobility to an Integrated Asana Practice. If you love standing postures and never want to part with your forward bends, this is the module for you.
Module Three: Upper Body
Applying Upper Body Strength and Mobility to an Integrated Asana Practice. Learn to approach even the most intimidating postures with confidence and ease.
Module Four: Floor Play
Rediscovering Your Practice from the Ground Up. This module embraces play and unstructured movement—the perfect antidote to a practice constrained by routine.
You don’t need another yoga teacher training. You need a map that guides students toward the best they’ve ever felt in their bodies.
Hey there, I’m Cecily.
I’m a recovered yoga addict whose chronic injuries drove me to rethink most of what I learned in teacher training. I spent a decade learning from the top minds in the movement, strength, and rehabilitation worlds to create a system where asana—and the strength and mobility work required to support a yoga practice—can serve the needs of real bodies. After sharing this approach from Ireland to Australia, Toronto to LA, I built an online training that’s helped over 500 yoga teachers turn conventional cookie-cutter classes into empowering movement experiences fueled by evidence-based practice and untethered creativity.
The Movement Map is for you if you’re ready to...
Stop blindly accepting what you were taught in your YTT and start thinking critically about movement so that no class ever feels like a generic, run-of-the-mill experience.
Transform self-doubt and Imposter Syndrome into deep understanding and unshakeable confidence that waitlists classes and sells out workshops.
Cut-through the noise using the Isolate-Activate-Integrate framework to gain the skills to pull any pose or movement into the realm of possibility.
Inside, You'll Get
Clear, coherent video demonstrations that show you exactly what movements to teach and how to teach them to help your students enhance mobility and move well on and off the mat.
4 Detour Maps™ that illustrate how to apply the Isolate-Activate-Integrate framework to any class theme.
Personalized feedback that will highlight what you’re already doing well and pinpoint areas where more clarity and specificity is needed in your class planning and cueing.
Unlimited Access to the Detour Virtual Studio so you’re never left wondering how to apply Movement Map principles to real life classes.
The Detour Teachers Community and live calls where you can connect with Cecily and her team, as well as other teachers who are sharing this work in their classes around the world.
Inside, You'll Get
Clear, coherent video demonstrations that show you exactly what movements to teach and how to teach them to help your students enhance mobility and move well on and off the mat.
4 Detour Maps™ that illustrate how to apply the Isolate-Activate-Integrate framework to any class theme.
Personalized feedback that will highlight what you’re already doing well and pinpoint areas where more clarity and specificity is needed in your class planning and cueing.
Unlimited Access to the Detour Virtual Studio so you’re never left wondering how to apply Movement Map principles to real life classes.
The Detour Teachers Community and live calls where you can connect with Cecily and her team, as well as other teachers who are sharing this work in their classes around the world.
The Detour approach takes the emphasis off 'achieving' a pose and instead invites so much exploration and curiosity. It's more creative and I personally feel like I understand how to support structural integrity now instead of going into ranges of pain in my body. I'm excited to share this with my students.
Sarah Wood
This course will give you the freedom and the courage to explore yoga through curiosity and critical thinking. You will get the knowledge to prepare your body for poses which were scary for a long time or maybe classified as not good. You will learn how to approach them and create a sequence that can be adjusted to every level, and every BODY is welcome to participate. You will learn how to use your intra abdominal pressure and 360 breath which will make you fall in love with the breath again. The biggest surprise were the restorative yoga lessons. It was my first time I did those classes and was one of the missing pieces in my practice. The course is a perfect combination of playful movement and isolated movement, irradiation and rest. Questioning everything becomes a new habit.
Tracey Fletcher
Leaving the training I felt liberated from the strict guidelines of movement within the yoga sphere and I now sequence and cue with more attention to the intention of the movement/pose. Can’t wait to continue to learn and move with the Detour community!
Shanèl Dear
Investment: $349USD
Instalment plan: 4 monthly payments of $99USD
Those who pay in full will get a bonus 60-minute Stick the Landing session with Cecily where you’ll learn to implement Movement Map content into the class sequences you’re already using to ensure that what you’re sharing from this program lands with your students and elevates their practice.
Want to be sure this is the right fit?
I’m not a yoga teacher. Can I still take this course?
YES! We’ve designed this course with both students and teachers in mind. As a practitioner, you’ll benefit from the many lessons that focus on waking up different areas of the body, giving you new material to integrate into your normal practice or routine. The checks for understanding along the way will help to ensure that you’re not just going through the motions – you’ll actually know WHY you’re doing things a certain way and how you can continue to progress through these movements in a way that is best for your body.
I’ve been teaching for ages. Will I learn anything new from The Movement Map?
That’s going to depend on a) what you’re looking for and b) what you’ve already done. If you’ve been immersed in non-yoga trainings in the past and have already learned how to integrate mobility training, strength work and non-linear movement into your classes, then you likely already know much of what we’re offering here. But if you’re still teaching largely from a 200HR and 300HR YTT foundation, then YES – you need this training. Even if you are somewhat familiar with the “other stuff” like FRC or PRI, this course will help you figure out how to weave everything together in a way that is authentic and informed.
When does the course start?
We kick things off on September 21, 2026. Enrollment will stay open until the course is at capacity, at which point doors will close until 2027.
How long do I have access to the course content?
You have a four-month window to complete all four training modules and submit your work for feedback.
Where is course content hosted? Is it mobile-friendly?
The Movement Map lives in the Detour Teachers Community hosted on Circle. You can access it through the Circle app, by logging into your profile.
Is this training eligible for CECs with Yoga Alliance?
No, we are consciously not affiliated with Yoga Alliance.
Will I receive a certificate for this training?
Yes, once you’ve completed all four modules and your assessments have been reviewed successfully, you will receive a digital certificate of participation. Keep in mind that this is not a teacher training program or YTT, so you will not receive a certificate to teach.
What is the refund policy?
If you change your mind or discover that this course really isn’t what you need right now, we get it. We also know that life happens, and that circumstances can arise to keep you from participating in this training in the way you first imagined. That’s why we stand by our policy to refund you within 14 days of your start date, no questions asked.
Is this training tax deductible?
If you’re a self-employed yoga teacher/movement instructor/coach you should be able to expense the full cost of this course. We will provide you with an official sales receipt for your records.
By the end of this course you will:
Have a clear understanding of how the body is designed to move
Realize that you’re not “too late” when it comes to diversifying your teaching
Be addicted to asking “WHY” and no longer take answers for face-value
Stop worrying about the gaps in your training up until now
Possess a well of tools and resources to transform your personal practice and make your teaching magnetic and engaging
Wish you’d taken this training ages ago
I've taken over 1000 hours of training and each time the teachers say that they're there for us and they fall short. Yoga Detour literally has filled all the missing links that traditional trainings have missed. Course content, delivery, authenticity and down to earth super rad instruction. Thanks YD. I'm a groupie for life.
Rachel Ann
I've never felt like the yoga education I received prior to DMO equipped me with teaching skills, or gave me the knowledge to work with different bodies and skill levels. This programme has given me such a strong foundational toolkit to build classes and to adapt and personalize cues to the needs of my future students. The experience of being in the Yoga Detour community has given me overwhelming confidence and a belief that I can deliver truly great classes; something no other course either online or in person has ever achieved.
Jane Black
This will be the best decision around continuous improvement and training you'll ever make. It will give you a wealth of tools and more importantly confidence in applying them in a way that makes your classes feel more purposeful, inclusive and fun. You will walk away feeling ready to teach on the fly to any group of students.
Anissa Goemann
In 4 months or less, go from bored, burnt out, and winging it, to knowing exactly what the people in your class need and how to deliver it effectively.
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