Create classes that turn regular students into raving fans.

Choose to enrol in the entire course, or take one module at a time.

Detour Method Online will help you re-discover yoga postures (asana) to turn your practice into a strong, sustainable, and pain-free celebration of strength and mobility. In DMO, we uncover magic through exploration and experiential learning. You'll walk away with a renewed appreciation for all that's possible through the power of intentional practice.
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Choose How You'll Follow the Detour

  • Modular Learning

    Enrol in all four modules of Detour Method Online or choose to take one module as a stand-alone course, anytime.

  • Personalized Feedback

    Receive feedback directly from Cecily on each of your course assignments and enjoy live interaction through interactive online calls.

  • VIP Membership

    Enter the private DMO Think Tank (which is NOT on Facebook) and connect with students from around the world.

While this course is designed for yoga instructors, anyone with a body and a curious mind will benefit. Throughout each module, we'll challenge you to think critically, revisit commonly accepted cues, and examine the ways in which conventional approaches to movement have let people down in terms of inaccessibility and misinformation.

From beginning to end, you'll receive individualized support and feedback that rewards what you already know while nurturing your untapped potential as a world-class educator. DMO will equip you with the knowledge to keep your classes fresh and your students injury-free.

“Thank you for making the content accessible, easily digestible and most importantly including trauma-informed practices. 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

“DMO has opened up my yoga practice and teaching to many new possibilities. One of the biggest takeaways is that there can be so much variety and scaffolding within a single pose, and that breakdown makes all poses that much more accessible to different levels and abilities. The activations for asanas are tough but also a lot of fun to work with.”

Kelly Kaso

“DMO is one of, if not the best online course I have taken and I have done many. Right from the outset I was impressed with the content, layout, community and support via the discussion group and email if needed. The assessment at the end of each module was a great way to put everything you had just learnt into practice and it also helped solidify and reaffirm some of the ways that I had already been teaching and approaching asana.”

Kylie Rook

Learn and get individualized feedback directly from the founder of Yoga Detour®.

Cecily Milne

Lead Instructor

I know how it feels to yearn for the tools and resources that support a more empowered practice. As a human first and educator second, I believe in creating learning environments where it’s OK to question everything and still feel supported along the way. I also know what it’s like to live and work in injury-riddled bodies. DMO is a reflection of the research, unlearning, and relearning that helped me discover a physical movement practice that is nourishing, not punishing. I look forward to sharing all of that with you through strength training, mobility work, and a deep appreciation for yoga asana.

How to know if this course is right for you...

  • You’re looking for the tools to infuse your teaching with more depth and integrity.

  • You understand that the basics are where it’s at. When we master the basics, our options are limitless.

  • You’re craving more accessibility and sustainability in your movement practice

  • You want to offer your students more “movement” but lack the tools and confidence to venture outside the confines of yoga asana.

  • You’re curious about CARs, the mobility vs. flexibility debate and out-dated cues but you’re not sure where to start.

  • You want to reignite inspiration and remember why you started practicing in the first place.

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Bonus Material

  • Audio Classes

    Practice along with Cecily in classes that illustrate the different themes explored in each module. Experience the power of effective cueing when you're guided through voice alone.

  • Detour Maps

    Detour Maps illustrate the “Isolate-Activate-Integrate” approach used to create Detour-informed classes. They're accompanied by module workbooks and answer keys to ensure you have everything you need at arm's reach.

  • DVS Classes

    Gain access to classes in the Detour Virtual Studio which have been carefully curated to support each module. No additional membership to the DVS is required.

“Cecily was the perfect guide during the transitional moment I was having as a yoga teacher. YD is like FRC for postural yoga. In fact, Detour Method Online is a missing piece to the puzzle that is being a yoga teacher. And don’t get me wrong, that puzzle is never complete. It’s a learning & growing thing that never ends. And yes, I still absolutely love being a yoga teacher.”

Zurishaddai Ruiz

“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

“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 confident to teach on the fly to any group of students.”

Anissa Goemann

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FAQ

  • Can this training be used for Yoga Alliance accreditation?

    We've made the decision not to be affiliated with Yoga Alliance. We do not share the same values when it comes to hours-based accreditation.

  • Will I receive a certificate for this training?

    You will receive a certificate of completion once you complete all four modules in the program including submitting the module assignments for review. Keep in mind that this is not a teacher training program or a YTT, so you will not receive a certificate to teach. Please note that to be eligible to call yourself a Detour-Informed Teacher and add a listing to the Detourist Global Directory all course assignments will need to be submitted and reviewed by Cecily.

  • Do I have to take the modules in order?

    DMO is designed to be a cumulative learning experience. For best results, we suggest starting with Module One and progressing to subsequent modules from there.

  • How long will it take me to get through this course?

    The time commitment will depend on your schedule and learning style. Some students prefer to schedule a day devoted to one module while others like to spread the learning out over multiple days/weeks. For those who move through online content at a brisk pace, you can expect to spend 3-5 hours reviewing course content, looking at additional resources, and practicing along with audio classes and the Detour Virtual Studio in each module. If you prefer to take things in more leisurely, you might spend closer to 8+ hours with each module. Keep in mind that your access to the content never expires.

  • I'm not a yoga teacher. Can I still take this course?

    YES! We’ve designed each 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 here?

    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 relatively new to the movement world, with most of your experience coming from 200HR and 300HR teacher trainings, then YES – you need this training. Even if you are somewhat familiar with the “other stuff” like FRC and Yoga Tune-Up, this course will help you figure out how to weave everything together in a way that is authentic and informed.

  • What are the minimum system requirements to browse course content?

    In order to make sure Thinkific runs well, please make sure your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or smart device has the following: 1. The most recent version of one of the web browsers listed below 2. Javascript enabled 3. PDF plugin 4. Graphic and audio output capability 5. Broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps (recommended) 6. TLS 1.2 supported by your web browser Supported web browsers: Desktop: Chrome Firefox Safari Microsoft Edge Mobile: iOS Safari Chrome Samsung Internet Note that Thinkific is not supported on Internet Explorer.

  • Can I take this course from a mobile device?

    Thinkific is fully mobile responsive - so you will be able to access your courses from any phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer! Feel free to download the Thinkific app and access DMO directly from there.

  • What is the cost of the program?

    You can enroll in the entire course for either a single payment of $897 or 3 monthly instalments of $299. If you wish to enrol in individual modules, the price per course ranges from $239-259. These prices are in USD. If you’re a self-employed yoga teacher/movement instructor/coach you should be able to expense the cost of this course. We will provide you with an official sales receipt for your records.

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 48 hours of your purchase date, no questions asked.