Refine your understanding. Teach with more clarity and care.
Led by Jessica Gonsiorowski
4-Hour CE Workshop · Earn 4 CEUs
Open to 200-hour certified yoga teachers
Refine the Way You See & Teach the Upper Body
The shoulders are one of the most complex—and often misunderstood—areas of the body in yoga.
This workshop is designed to help you understand how the thoracic spine, shoulders, and neck function together, and how to translate that understanding into clearer, more effective teaching.
Through a blend of anatomy, movement, observation, and application, you’ll learn to recognize common compensation patterns and guide students toward movement that is more efficient, sustainable, and supportive.
Why This Work Matters
When thoracic mobility is limited, the neck often overworks.
When shoulder mechanics are inefficient, effort replaces support.
And when teachers can see these patterns clearly, cueing becomes more precise, helpful, and therapeutic.
This workshop creates space to slow down, look more closely, and build a stronger foundation for how you teach the upper body.
What You’ll Learn
Functional anatomy of the thoracic spine, shoulders, and neck
How to identify common movement compensations
Clear, practical cues for safer and more efficient alignment
How to modify poses for different bodies
Ways to build balanced strength and mobility
What You’ll Walk Away With
Greater confidence in your anatomy knowledge
More precise, effective cueing
Tools for both group classes and one-on-one work
Clarity in teaching shoulders, thoracic spine, and neck
A take-home workshop manual for continued integration
Who It’s For
Open to 200-hour certified yoga teachers who want to deepen their understanding of anatomy and refine how they teach movement.
Whether you’re newer or experienced, this workshop will help you sharpen your eye and expand your confidence.
Continuing Education
Earn 4 CEUs through this workshop.
Meet Jessica Gonsiorowski
Jessica is a Yoga Alliance–registered 500-hour teacher specializing in therapeutic yoga, functional movement, and anatomy-informed teaching.
Her teaching focuses on:
Movement patterns and compensation
Alignment and efficiency in the body
Therapeutic application in real time
Bridging traditional yoga with modern movement science
Why study with Jessica
Jessica is known for helping teachers see what’s actually happening in the body and translate that into clear, usable teaching.
Her approach is:
Practical
Observant
Supportive
Immediately applicable
She creates a learning environment that is both professional and deeply approachable, helping teachers build confidence in their own voice and decision-making.
Visit: resilientlifeyogallc.com
Workshop Details
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 1–5pm
Location: Yoga Among Friends, Downers Grove, IL
Teacher: Jessica Gonsiorowski
CEUs: 4 Hours
Investment: $145
A Grounded, Practical Afternoon for Yoga Teachers
If you’ve ever wanted a clearer understanding of what’s happening in the shoulders, upper back, and neck—and how to teach these areas with more confidence and care—this workshop offers a meaningful place to begin.
Join us for an afternoon of study, movement, and insight designed to support both your personal practice and the way you guide others.