Functional Yoga System
Comprehensive Functional Yoga Training
Description
Functional Yoga System (FYS) is a specialized certification course for yoga instructors or movement professionals who want to expand their knowledge, application, and impact, making it the only specialization in the industry to enhance yoga practices by taking an Applied Functional Science® perspective and accessible mindset. This specially designed course will deepen your understanding of the body, its needs, and how you can help students, clients, and patients achieve their goals. FYS dives deeply into the physical practice of yoga to make your yoga more functional for today’s human body – while continuing to uplift the many ways traditional yoga gets it right.
Continuing Education Approvals
Physical Therapy (16 Unless Otherwise Indicated)
AK, AL, AR, AZ*, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS*, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM*, NY, OH (14.75), OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX (18), UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY
*Please reach out to your state licensing board to confirm the currency and accuracy of this information. Manual application for continuing education may be required. Participants licensed in states not pre-approved may file for individual approval using these instructions.
LA, NJ, NV, WV: CEUs are not preapproved, but you may apply for individual approval using these instructions.
Refund Policy
Gray Institute offers a refund in the form of a credit to use for other Gray Institute Courses, only if the course material has not been started. Once the course material has been started, no refund will be issued.
Available Course Credits
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ACE | 1.80 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 |
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AFAA | 16.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 |
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BOC | 14.50 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 |
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canfitpro | 4.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 |
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GI | 16.00 | |
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ISSA | 18.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 |
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NASM | 16.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 |
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PTAG | 1.60 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 |
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Yoga Alliance | 14.50 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 |
Learning Objectives
- Upon satisfactory completion of the Functional Yoga System, and upon becoming a Functional Yoga Specialist, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the Foundational Principles of Applied Functional Science®.
- Apply the Principle-Strategy-Technique Process.
- Utilize the Applied Functional Science® Movement Spectrum to discern the difference between non-functional and functional.
- Identify the components of Tweakology (Variability).
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with the language and Nomenclature of Function.
- Identify and name the joint positions and motions of Functional Chain Reaction® Biomechanics.
- Summarize the significance of being Triadoxically Yoked.
- Demonstrate and appropriately prescribe the 6 Vital Chain Reaction movements and poses (exercises) of 3DMAPS.
- Demonstrate and appropriately prescribe the Mobility and Stability movements and poses (exercises) of 3DMAPS.
- Demonstrate and appropriately prescribe the Out-of-Chain and Out-of-Plane movements and poses (exercises) of 3DMAPS.
- Demonstrate and appropriately prescribe the Hybrid Foot and Hybrid Hand movements and poses (exercises) of 3DMAPS.
- Demonstrate and appropriately prescribe the unilateral hand movements and poses (exercises) of 3DMAPS.
- Demonstrate and appropriate prescribe the On-Ground movements and poses (exercises) of 3DMAPS.
- Demonstrate and appropriately prescribe the Fascial Chain movements and poses (exercises) of 3DMAPS.
- Identify and employ the energy tweaks of Functional Yoga to create the most effective environment and Chain Reaction® to facilitate the desired needs and wants of each individual.
- Formulate and teach (coach) groupings and progressions of Functional Yoga movements and poses (exercises) for individuals as well as classes.
- Utilize the movements and poses (exercises) of Functional Yoga as assessment movements and poses to determine an individual’s successful threshold.
- Facilitate the teaching (coaching environment) to take advantage of the power of encouragement, engagement, and empowerment.
- Realize that Functional Yoga and Applied Functional Science® is an ongoing journey of transforming and enhancing the lives of others.
Course Procedure
- Enroll in the course.
- View the course content.
- Take the test. (You must score 70% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
- Print your certificate of completion.
Course Content
| Module 1 - Welcome & Introductions | Module | ||
| Module 2 - Applied Functional Science® | Module | ||
| Module 3 - Functional Movement Spectrum | Module | ||
| Module 4 - Tweakology | Module | ||
| Module 5 - Speaking Function | Module | ||
| Module 6 - 3DMAPS - Mobility & Stability | Module | ||
| Module 7 - 3DMAPS - Out of Chain/Out of Plane | Module | ||
| Module 8 - 3DMAPS - Hybrid Foot/Hybrid Hands | Module | ||
| Module 9 - 3DMAPS - Unilateral Hand Drivers/Swings | Module | ||
| Module 10 - 3DMAPS On Ground | Module | ||
| Module 11 - Fascia Chains | Module | ||
| Module 12 - Energy Tweaks | Module | ||
| Module 13 - Putting It All Together - 3DMAPS Foundational Movements | Module | ||
| Module 14 - Putting It All Together - Activity Specific Transformational Zones | Module | ||
| Module 15 - Putting It All Together - Journey Through the Hybrids | Module | ||
| Module 16 - Putting It All Together – The Power of Squat | Module | ||
| Module 17 - Putting It All Together – On Ground | Module | ||
| Module 18 - Putting It All Together – Unilateral Hand Swings | Module | ||
| Module 19 - Thank You & The Journey | Module | ||
| FYS Evaluation | Module |
