Unlock the healing potential of fascia in this immersive, 30-hour yoga teacher training with Dr. Charisse Balance, PT, DPT, E-RYT, YACEP & myofascial release therapist.
Dive deep into the world of fascia- a transformative journey through the anatomy and function of fascia that blends hands-on learning with engaging, multi-modal experiences, offered through a hybrid format with both online and in-person sessions.
Through expert instruction and hands-on practice, you’ll uncover the intricate workings of fascia as an organ, its unique connection with the nervous system, and how fascial patterns shape our bodies.
Moving beyond traditional approaches, you’ll learn therapeutic myofascial release techniques—from foundational principles to advanced applications—that can be seamlessly woven into your yoga classes and daily life.
Key topics include:
The Anatomy of Fascia: Uncover the complex and essential structure of this connective tissue.
Fascia as an Organ: Discover fascia’s vital role beyond traditional views of body anatomy.
Fascia and the Nervous System: Explore the deep connection between fascia and the nervous system’s responses.
Fascial Patterns in the Body: Identify and understand common patterns and how they impact movement.
Myofascial Release Components: Beyond the Ball:Go beyond the usual techniques for a more holistic approach.
Therapeutics and Myofascial Release: Learn therapeutic applications to support and alleviate tension in your students.
Integration and Savasana: Understand the importance of a restful, supportive savasana to for integration of lasting effects of the practice on the nervous system.
How to Structure a Class: Design a balanced, effective class that introduces myofascial flow and release concepts to students.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your personal practice or to integrate powerful new tools into your teaching, this training provides an opportunity to enrich your understanding of the body and empower others to connect with their own healing pathways.
Who it is for:
Yoga teachers and movement professionals are looking to deepen their therapeutic toolkit, elevate class experience, and support students more effectively.
Curious students and body-minded humans wanting a deeper understanding of how the body works - and how fascia influences mobility, emotion, and healing.
This training is accredited for 30 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education.
Training Schedule:
Investment: $750 for the full training.
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About Charisse:
Charisse is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, yoga teacher, and mom of three with advanced specialization in the John Barnes Myofascial Release Approach®. Her work is rooted in a deep understanding of the fascial system and how unresolved tension, trauma, and life transitions—especially around pregnancy and postpartum—shape the way we move, feel, and experience our bodies.
As a seasoned pelvic health and chronic pain specialist, Charisse weaves John Barnes MFR into every layer of her practice. Whether she is treating perinatal clients, supporting sexual health, guiding mindful movement, or helping someone navigate postpartum healing, her sessions blend evidence-based physical therapy with intuitive fascial work, breath, and nervous system regulation.
Her trauma-informed approach invites clients to slow down, listen inward, and access deeper levels of release and embodiment. Through gentle manual therapy, movement, and education, Charisse helps clients reconnect with their bodies, restore ease, and cultivate resilience from the inside out.
Warm, inviting, and deeply attuned, Charisse creates spaces where healing feels accessible and empowering
Learn more about her work here.