A 30-Hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Certification for yoga teachers ready to support students with greater confidence, discernment, and skill.
Hosted at Warrior Won Yoga
932 Meramec Station Road
Valley Park, Missouri 63088
Presented by Jules Dadulo Yoga
DISCERNMENT FRAMEWORK™
OBSERVE
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UNDERSTAND
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COMMUNICATE
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SUPPORT
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ASSIST
Most assist trainings focus on how to assist. Beyond Technique™ focuses on how to decide.
Most yoga teachers have been taught where to put their hands.
Far fewer have been taught how to decide whether their hands belong there in the first place.
Many teachers leave their 200-hour training with little practical instruction on assisting. Others learn techniques without learning the decision-making process behind them.
As a result, teachers often wonder:
• Should I assist?
• How do I know if it's helping?
• What if the student doesn't want touch?
• What alternatives do I have?
• What if doing less is actually better?
Beyond Technique™ was created to answer those questions.
Who This Training Is For
✓ New yoga teachers seeking confidence
✓ Experienced teachers refining their approach
✓ Teachers interested in trauma-informed practices
✓ Teachers wanting practical assisting skills
✓ Teachers seeking a decision-making framework
This Training Is Not For
✗ Teachers seeking an adjustment encyclopedia
✗ Teachers focused solely on deepening shapes
✗ Teachers seeking acrobatics training
✗ Teachers who believe every student needs correction
What You'll Learn
Observation Before Intervention
Consent & Communication
Decision-Making Before Touch
The Support Spectrum™
Anatomy for Decision-Making™
Practical Assist Labs™
The Support Spectrum™
Physical touch is one form of support | Not the only form | Not always the most appropriate form.
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STANDING POSTURES
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TWISTS & ROTATIONS
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YIN SUPPORT
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SAVASANA ASSIST
What We'll Practice
Throughout the training, participants will engage in observation labs, communication exercises, partner practicums, case studies, and hands-on practice designed to develop confidence, discernment, and practical teaching skills.
Topics include:
• Observation Labs
• Communication Labs
• Consent Exercises
• Standing Postures
• Twists
• Forward Folds
• Backbends
• Balance Postures
• Inversions & Spotting
• Yin Support
• Savasana Assists
Included With Your Registration
✓ Student Field Guide™
✓ Welcome Packet
✓ Observation Worksheets
✓ Student Field Guide™
✓ Welcome Packet
✓ Observation Worksheets
Meet Your Instructor
Jules McDonald
E-RYT 500 • YACEP
Teacher Trainer • Mentor • Studio Owner • Author
For over a decade, Jules has taught hundreds of students, trained yoga teachers, and led teacher trainings rooted in accessibility, discernment, communication, and real-world teaching experience.
Her approach combines practical application, trauma-informed awareness, functional movement, and thoughtful decision-making to help teachers become more confident and effective educators.
Training Details
Dates
August 7–16, 2026
2 weekends
Schedule
Friday
5:15–9:00 PM
Saturday
12:00–6:00 PM
Sunday
12:00–6:00 PM
Final Sunday
12:00–9:00 PM
Investment
Early Bird
$399
Regular Tuition
$499
Can't Make It to Missouri?
Professional continuing education for yoga teachers who want to deepen their teaching with practical tools, thoughtful reflection, and real-world application.
You don't have to miss the opportunity to keep growing simply because you can't attend in person.
I'm currently creating an online edition of Beyond Technique designed specifically for self-paced learning. While the in-person training offers live discussion, practice labs, and community, the online experience will allow you to learn from anywhere, revisit lessons as often as you need, and integrate the material into your teaching at your own pace.
The curriculum will follow the same philosophy that guides every Beyond Technique training: helping yoga teachers develop sharper observation skills, more intentional cueing, ethical decision-making, and greater confidence supporting real students in real classes.
If you'd like to be among the first to hear when enrollment opens, join the interest list below. You'll receive updates as the course develops along with early access when registration becomes available.
Planned Course Features
Self-paced video lessons
Downloadable workbook
Reflection exercises
Observation assignments
Teaching resources
30 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Hours
Certificate of Completion
Lifetime access to future course updates
Coming Fall 2026
Hosted At
Warrior Won Yoga
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? You're not alone. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about Beyond Technique™.
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No.
This training is designed for both newer and experienced teachers. Whether you have never offered a hands-on assist or have been assisting for years, you'll learn a practical framework for making thoughtful decisions that support your students.
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No.
A 200-hour yoga teacher certification is recommended, but teachers at all levels of experience are welcome.
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Yes.
Participants will engage in guided partner practicums throughout the training. All physical practice will occur within a framework of consent, communication, and professional responsibility.
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Yes.
That's completely okay.
Many teachers arrive with uncertainty around touch, boundaries, or assisting. This training provides a supportive environment to explore those topics without pressure.
Participation is always your choice.
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Yes.
Beyond Technique™ incorporates trauma-informed principles throughout the program, including consent practices, communication strategies, observation skills, and student-centered teaching approaches.
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Yes.
Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate documenting 30 hours of continuing education that may be submitted to Yoga Alliance.
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Please bring:
• Yoga mat
• Water bottle
• Notebook
• Comfortable clothing for movement
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
All training materials will be provided.
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Yes.
Participants will receive:
• Welcome Packet
• Student Field Guide™
• Training Worksheets
• Certificate of Completion
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You're welcome here.
This training focuses on observation, communication, decision-making, and support. Modifications will be offered, and participation can be adapted to meet individual needs.
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Many assist trainings focus on techniques.
Beyond Technique™ focuses on discernment.
You'll learn how to observe, communicate, assess, and choose the most appropriate form of support before deciding whether physical touch is needed.
The goal is not to create teachers who perform more assists.
The goal is to create teachers who make better decisions.
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We understand that unexpected circumstances can arise. Because enrollment is intentionally limited to create a meaningful learning experience, the following cancellation policy applies:
More than 30 days before the training start date
Participants may cancel and receive a refund of tuition paid, minus any non-refundable payment processing fees and a $50 administrative fee.14–30 days before the training start date
Participants may cancel and receive a 50% refund of tuition paid, minus any non-refundable payment processing fees.Less than 14 days before the training start date
Tuition is non-refundable.All deposits, administrative fees, and payment processing fees are non-refundable.
If your spot can be filled from a waitlist, a partial refund or transfer credit may be considered at the discretion of the instructor.
In the unlikely event that Beyond Technique™ is canceled by the organizer, participants will receive a full refund of all tuition paid.
If you have questions regarding cancellations, transfers, or special circumstances, please contact:
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Yes.
To make this training more accessible, a payment plan option is available during registration.
A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. The remaining balance may be paid in installments leading up to and throughout the training, provided the full balance is paid no later than the final day of the program.
Please note that payment plan pricing may be slightly higher than paying in full due to payment processing and administrative costs associated with extended payments.
All deposits, payment processing fees, and administrative fees are non-refundable.
If you have questions about payment options, please contact:
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Yes.
To maintain a high-quality learning environment and allow for meaningful partner work, enrollment is intentionally limited.
Early registration is encouraged.
The goal is not to become a better adjuster.
The goal is to become a better teacher.
Observe more clearly | Communicate more skillfully | Support more thoughtfully | Lead more intentionally.