Upcoming Course:
Saturday, Sept 20- Sunday, Sept 21, 2025
ELDOA Level 1 Certification
Instructor: Tara Lyn Emerson
Course Description
ELDOA 1 is the foundational course in the ELDOA program, created specifically for student-practitioners with minimal or no formal background in spinal anatomy or biomechanics. This immersive two-day course introduces the most frequently used ELDOA exercises of the spine, serving as the essential starting point for anyone looking to progress in the ELDOA system.
What You'll Learn
With the guidance of a certified instructor, participants will work in small groups to:
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Learn and practice ELDOA exercises for key spinal segments
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Coach and correct one another to ensure proper technique
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Understand the anatomical and mechanical principles behind each posture
This hands-on approach ensures that you leave the course not only feeling the benefits of ELDOA — improved posture, reduced tension, and increased body awareness — but also fully capable of applying and teaching these techniques to others.
Lecture Topics Include:
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The History of ELDOA and its creator, Guy VOYER, DO
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Educational Philosophy & Complexity Theory
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Tensegrity and Relational (Fascial) Anatomy
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The ELDOA Methodology: Learn by Doing
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Understanding the Spine: Anatomy, Function, and Movement
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Water and the Intervertebral Disc: The Role of Hydration
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Osteo-articular Warm-up Techniques
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The Medical Approach vs. the ELDOA Perspective
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The ELDOA Philosophy: "You Are Your Own Best Therapist"
Course Outcomes
By the end of ELDOA Level 1, participants will:
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Understand the general anatomy and biomechanics of the spine
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Be able to perform and teach foundational ELDOA exercises
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Improve their own posture and body awareness
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Gain the tools to use ELDOA as part of a broader health and movement practice
Details
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Duration: 2 Days
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Location: West Los Angeles, CA (Exact address will be provided)
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Prerequisite: None – just bring your curiosity and motivation to learn how the body works and how ELDOA can optimize its health and function
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Exam: No exam required
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Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will be certified as ELDOA Student Practitioner Level 1
Join us and begin your journey into the powerful world of ELDOA.
Learn how to move better, feel better, and help others do the same.
Cancellation Policy Summary: Service Charge: -All cancellations incur a $150 service charge—no exceptions. No Refund Within 30 Days: -If you cancel within 30 days of the course or seminar start date, no refund will be issued. Rescheduling Option: -You may reschedule once within 12 months of the original start date. -You must notify Tara Lyn Emerson by email (info@taralynemerson.com) at least 5 days before the original course start date. -Notifications via social media are not accepted. -You can only reschedule to an equivalent certification course taught by Tara Lyn Emerson. -Rescheduling does not entitle you to a refund. Late Cancellation or No-Show: -If you cancel within 5 days of the course or don’t show up, you lose your course credit and/or must pay the full course amount.