This experiential continuing education workshop introduces self-myofascial release techniques using therapy balls and explores how these methods support recovery, mobility, and movement quality across both yoga and athletic populations.

 

This workshop is designed for yoga teachers, yoga students, runners, athletes, fitness professionals, and active individuals seeking practical tools to reduce areas of tension, tenderness, and restriction while improving body awareness, mobility, and recovery.

 

Participants will learn how to safely apply myofascial release techniques using therapy balls, breath awareness, props, and how these techniques may be integrated into yoga classes, Yin Yoga practices, and athletic recovery.

 

 

• Yoga teachers and yoga students • Runners and endurance athletes • Strength training and fitness participants • Fitness professionals and instructors • Active individuals seeking recovery and mobility support

 

 

• Understand fascia as a connective tissue system supporting movement and structure

• Identify areas of tension, tenderness, and restriction related to posture

• Apply self-myofascial release techniques using therapy balls

• Explore techniques including compression, rolling, stripping, cross-fiber exploration, and contract-and-relax techniques

• Understand how pressure, duration, and technique influence tissue response

• Learn to safely modify intensity using props and positioning

• Understand the purpose of rebound in recovery, integration, and body awareness

• Gain introductory awareness of Qi within Yin Yoga as it relates to post-release sensation

• Learn how to integrate release techniques into yoga, Yin Yoga, and athletic recovery practices

• Explore strap-supported Yin shapes that reduce muscular effort and increase ease

• Understand contraindications, precautions, and after-care recommendation

 

 

1. Fascia, Recovery & Movement Patterns

• Fascia overview and role in movement

• Benefits of self-myofascial release

2. The Pause, Explore & Release Method

Participants will learn a structured approach to self-myofascial release:

• Pause & notice sensation

• Choose an area of focus

• Explore areas of tension, tenderness, and restriction

• Apply appropriate pressure and technique

• Utilize breath to support softening

• Stay for 30 seconds–2 minutes

• Release and remove pressure

• Rebound and observe changes

• Reassess sensation and mobility

3. Myofascial Release Techniques

• Compression

• Rolling

• Stripping

• Cross-fiber exploration

• Contract-and-relax

4. Rebound, Qi & Integration

• Purpose of rebound

• Nervous system regulation and tissue response

• Physical, emotional, tissue, and sensory observations

• Introduction to Qi as experiential awareness of flow, sensation, and integration after release work

5. Upper & Lower body Application

Upper Body:

• Neck (stress, posture, headaches)

• Upper back (posture, breathing mechanics)

• Chest (breathing capacity, shoulder positioning)

• Shoulders (training load, mobility)

• Forearms, wrists, and hands (gripping, lifting, repetitive use)

Lower Body:

• Feet (foundation of movement, running support)

• Calves (running, walking, ankle mobility)

• Hips and glutes (sitting, lifting, athletic load)

• Outer hips (running, cycling, stabilization)

• Hamstrings and inner thighs (mobility and recovery patterns)

Each region includes:

• Release application

• Rebound observation

• Integration into functional movement or Yin-based shapes

6. Integration of Shapes

Participants will explore Yin-inspired and functional movement shapes following release work to observe changes in sensation, ease, and mobility.

Examples include:

• Forward Fold

• Butterfly Variations

• Dragon variations

• Shoelace

• Supported chest opening shapes

7. Yin Yoga & Strap-Supported Mobility

• Strap-supported passive stretching variations

• Reducing muscular effort through prop support

• Exploring ease and gravity-based shapes

• Integration of release work into Yin Yoga

8. Teaching Considerations

• Intention-based sequencing (recovery, mobility, or preparation)

• Audience-specific application (athletes, yoga students, general population)

• Appropriate pressure selection and safety awareness

• Integration into classes or personal practice

9. Safety & After-Care

Common Side Effects:

• Temporary soreness or tenderness (normal tissue response to pressure)

• Thirst (hydration shifts within tissues and circulation)

• Fatigue (nervous system down-regulation)

• Light-headedness (changes in breath, circulation, and relaxation response)

After-Care Recommendations:

• Hydration to support tissue recovery

• Gentle movement to support integration

• Rest as needed to allow nervous system settling

 

 

 

 

 

Refund Policy: 

We understand that plans can change, and we want to be as accommodating as possible. While all purchases are non-refundable, you can transfer your spot to someone else if you’re unable to attend. Just let us know by sending an e-mail to info@thealchemyyoga.com and we’ll help you with the details