Yoga Detour: Bridging the gap between the practice you love and the teacher you aspire to be.
If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t quite belong in a conventional yoga class...
—maybe it moved a little too quickly, or included a few too many postures that didn’t work for your body—you’ll be at home here.
If you’ve ever wondered if there’s a way to share yoga asana that reflects your interest in other elements of movement—like strength work, mobility and exploration—you’ll be inspired here.
If you’re looking for a way to make your teaching more sustainable, unique AND profitable, the tools you need can be found right here on this unconventional yet exciting path toward your most audacious goals.
I’m so glad you trusted your gut, followed the detour and landed here. You’re in the right place.
Cecily
This is where your Detour begins...
Listen to this Podcast:
Check out this conversation between Cecily and Bonnie Weeks, creator of the Yoga Strong podcast (recorded October 2022).
Learn how the Detour approach came to be and what sets it apart in the field of movement education. We address the reality that your classes can’t—and shouldn’t—be for everyone and explore what it means to teach from a place of integrity.
Take this Class:
Press play on one of our most popular classes in the Detour Virtual Studio—Everyday Essentials.
To experience what a Yoga Detour class is like, look no further than this practice. Cecily will lead you through a seamless flow of go-to movements you can turn to anytime you’re craving a head-to-toe tune-up. This class blends strength, mobility and asana in a way that will leave you feeling like a whole new human in only 30 minutes.
Watch this Workshop:
Learn how to make your classes more intentional and impactful with Supernatural Sequencing, a 2-hour workshop that will leave you wishing you’d found the Detour years ago.
By the end of this downloadable workshop you’ll have a sequencing playbook in your back-pocket. Not only will it transform how you approach your own practice—it’ll bring a whole new level of fulfilment to your students.
I can easily say that the Detour approach transformed me from an everyday yoga instructor into a movement professional. My confidence about body mechanics, postures, variability in sequences, and most importantly the WHY behind doing things has grown exponentially. I enjoyed every moment of my YD training and would absolutely do it again. If you are a teacher searching for a way to level up your knowledge of the body, how to incorporate and integrate movements for yoga postures and new and expansive ideas for your classes this is the place to be.
Elena Cuomo
What I’ve learned here is helping me evolve and grow both in my practice and in my teaching. I never thought I would get a person out to one of my classes but after a couple of months, we were getting so many students that we’ve had to turn people away at the door. Some students actually sent fan mail to my studio owner as a result! For most people who take your course it’s kinda like their lives are split into BC and AD in a whole new way — “Before Cecily” and “After Detour”...nothing’s the same again!
Ralph
For the past couple of years, I’ve felt disappointed and let down by the world of Yoga. I’ve been diving into other modalities of bodywork – calisthenics, capoeira, FRC, feldenkrais, weightlifting and TRE – to counteract the effects that passive stretching through Yoga has placed on my body. I found Detour whilst trawling through Instagram and I was delighted to find a community of people interested in teaching in a more functional and sustainable way. Detour has helped put my faith back in the Yoga world. So happy to be on the journey with like-minded individuals 🙏🏼
Callista
Ready to dive deeper?
Detour Method Online
Our flagship, full-length course. Detour Method Online bridges the gap between 200HR yoga teacher training programs and everything else you need to know about moving with integrity. Whether you’re an enthusiastic student or a seasoned teacher, DMO will change how you view, talk about and teach yoga asana.
Detour Method Synthesis
As exciting as it can be to have so many incredible tools in your toolkit, knowing when and how to use them most effectively is a whole other skill to hone in on. This course is your opportunity to work closely with Cecily to refine your teaching approach so you can become the educator you’ve always wanted to be.
See and feel the Detour method in action
Take a yoga class led by one of our graduates, using the Yoga Detour methodology
In the DVS, you can practice with teachers from all over the world and experience a unique approach to led classes that are creative without being overly complex, and strong while still being accessible. Each practice will leave you feeling grounded and at ease, despite the fact that we broadcast from our homes where pets, partners and little ones sometimes make guest appearances.
Our aim is to create a community free of prejudice and oppression where those dedicated to the path less traveled can feel at home.
Our programs prioritize mutual respect and admiration for different perspectives and expertise, regardless of race, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity and/or ability. As an anti-racist organization, we are continuously engaged in the process of learning and unlearning to create an educational hub where students feel seen, safe and celebrated.
Our students and teachers come from all walks of life and so do we. We work with great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.
We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs for an inclusive community that focuses on cultivating belonging across our organization. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to connect, belong and grow.