PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

FACIAL ANATOMY · TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Teach with knowledge, precision and purpose.

The Radiant Facelift Teacher Training programs are designed for those who want to move beyond sequences of exercises and develop a deeper understanding of the human face.

Grounded in facial anatomy, movement observation and professional teaching methodology, each training helps you understand not only what to teach, but why, when and how to adapt it safely.

Understand your face, release unnecessary tension and develop more intelligent movement patterns.

Understand your face, release unnecessary tension and develop more intelligent movement patterns.

More than exercises. A method of understanding the face.

A movement may be easy to copy. The real skill is knowing whether it is appropriate for the person in front of you.

The Radiant Facelift Method begins with observation. You will learn to recognise habitual expressions, unnecessary tension, movement compensations and areas that may benefit from more precise activation.

The aim is not to freeze expression or impose the same aesthetic outcome on every face. It is to guide each person towards more intelligent facial movement while preserving their identity and natural expressiveness.

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Face Yoga Certified Teacher Training — Level 1
€1,000.00

FACE YOGA & FACIAL ANATOMY

Build a strong foundation in facial anatomy, intelligent movement and safe Face Yoga teaching.

This professional training introduces you to The Radiant Facelift Method: an anatomy-informed approach to Face Yoga based on facial movement re-education, targeted muscle activation, tension release, self-massage and mindful practice.

You will learn to understand the face before attempting to train it.

Rather than simply memorising a collection of exercises, you will study how facial muscles, posture, breathing, the jaw, the neck and everyday expressive habits interact. This knowledge will help you create practices that are purposeful, personalised and respectful of each person’s natural features.

The training combines theory, guided practice, personal observation, teaching methodology and supervised teaching experience.

WHO THIS TRAINING IS FOR

This programme is designed for:

• Yoga teachers who want to expand their professional offering
• holistic and wellness practitioners
• beauty professionals interested in an anatomy-informed approach
• Face Yoga practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge
• anyone wishing to learn how to guide Face Yoga safely and professionally

No previous Face Yoga teaching experience is required.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

  1. Face Yoga Foundations and Integrated Wellbeing

• principles of Face Yoga
• the relationship between the face, body and mind
• parallels between Face Yoga and traditional Yoga
• facial changes over time and a mindful, pro-ageing approach
• teaching ethics and professional responsibility

  1. Facial and Neck Anatomy

• skeletal anatomy of the face and cervical spine
• muscles of facial expression and mastication
• the temporomandibular joint and essential precautions
• facial and cervical lymphatic and circulatory systems
• skin, connective tissue and soft-tissue changes over time
• fundamental mechanisms involved in facial ageing

Facial Muscle Activation and Movement Re-education

• recognising hypoactive and overactive facial muscles
• targeted activation of muscles that need greater support
• releasing muscles affected by excessive tension
• practices for the forehead, eyes, cheeks, lips, jaw, neck and décolleté
• supporting more balanced upward facial activation
• recognising compensations and avoiding common mistakes
• integrating breathing and posture into facial practice

Release and Self-Treatment Techniques

• facial self-massage
• acupressure techniques
• gentle lymphatic movements
• facial stretching
• guided relaxation for the face and mind
• evening rituals for releasing accumulated tension

Teaching Face Yoga

• how to structure a complete Face Yoga class
• defining objectives, timing and sequencing
• adapting practices for different ages and individual needs
• giving clear, precise and motivating instructions
• teaching safely online and in person
• creating personalised Face Yoga programmes

Guided Practice and Assessment

• supervised personal practice
• teaching simulations
• practical feedback
• creation and demonstration of a complete Face Yoga routine
• final assessment

WHAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DO

By the end of the training, you will be able to:

• understand the essential anatomy and physiology of the face and neck
• observe individual facial patterns more accurately
• distinguish between areas that need activation and areas that need release
• teach Face Yoga with greater precision and safety
• recognise and avoid potentially harmful techniques and compensations
• create balanced routines for different facial areas and objectives
• adapt practices to individual needs
• guide students towards greater facial awareness and self-acceptance

TRAINING FORMAT

Professional training delivered through:

• live online or in-person teaching
• guided practical sessions
• supervised self-practice
• comprehensive training materials
• teaching simulations and practical assessment

CERTIFICATION

To receive the final certificate, participants must:

• complete 100% of the required training hours
• participate in the guided and supervised practices
• successfully demonstrate a complete Face Yoga routine
• complete the final assessment

Final certificate:

Face Yoga & Facial Anatomy Teacher Training

YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARDS TEACHING FACE YOGA

This is not a training based on copying exercises.

It is a professional foundation for understanding the face, recognising individual movement patterns and teaching Face Yoga with knowledge, clarity and care.

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Advanced Face Yoga Certified Teacher Training — Level 2
€1,000.00

THE ADVANCED ART OF EXPRESSION

Learn to observe, understand and re-educate facial expression through awareness, presence and intelligent movement.

Our expressions tell a story.

The way we smile, look, concentrate or protect ourselves can create recurring patterns of activation and tension in the face. Over time, these patterns may become automatic, influencing both how the face moves and how we experience our own image.

The Advanced Art of Expression is the second level of The Radiant Facelift Face Yoga Teacher Training.

This advanced programme moves beyond individual exercises to explore facial expression as a complex interaction between anatomy, neuromuscular habits, emotions, awareness and self-perception.

You will learn how to observe expressive patterns without judgement, identify unnecessary muscular tension and guide practices that encourage more balanced, intentional facial movement while preserving each person’s natural expressiveness.

THE NEXT LEVEL OF YOUR FACE YOGA EDUCATION

Level 1 teaches you to understand facial anatomy and build safe, balanced practices.

Level 2 teaches you to observe how the face moves in real life.

You will explore how habitual expressions involve the eyes, forehead, mouth, jaw, breath and posture—and how awareness, release, targeted movement and mindful touch can support facial re-education.

The purpose is not to suppress emotion or create an immobile face.

It is to help people remain expressive, natural and alive while developing a more conscious relationship with the movements they repeat every day.

WHO THIS TRAINING IS FOR

This advanced programme is designed for:

• graduates of the Face Yoga & Facial Anatomy Level 1 training
• Face Yoga teachers who want to deepen their observation and teaching skills
• wellness professionals interested in facial awareness and expressive habits
• teachers who want to integrate mindfulness, conscious touch and self-acceptance into their sessions

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

Facial Expression Awareness

• the face as a space of observation and presence
• observing expressive habits with curiosity rather than judgement
• recognising recurring facial tension and movement patterns
• distinguishing natural expression from unnecessary muscular effort
• slowing down automatic movements through daily awareness practices
• creating a morning ritual of facial observation and gratitude

The Smile and Perioral Expression

• the anatomy and physiology involved in smiling
• different patterns of activation around the lips and cheeks
• recognising tension, asymmetries and compensatory movements
• practices to restore softness and mobility around the mouth
• targeted activation of the cheek area
• using the smile as a practice of connection and self-acceptance

The Eyes and the Quality of the Gaze

• the anatomy and movement patterns of the eye area
• the relationship between the eyes, forehead and surrounding muscles
• recognising tension associated with fatigue, concentration and judgement
• releasing unnecessary activation around the eyes
• practices that support a more open, rested and present gaze
• guided observation and eye-area awareness

Release, Conscious Touch and Self-Connection

• conscious self-massage as a form of listening
• recognising tension held in the face, jaw and breath
• integrating breathing, voice and mindful touch
• rituals for calming and reconnecting with the face
• creating moments of care, presence and internal stillness
• supporting self-acceptance without imposing aesthetic ideals

Teaching Expression Re-education

• conducting an observation of individual expressive habits
• identifying priorities without overcorrecting the face
• creating personalised facial re-education practices
• communicating with empathy and sensitivity
• guiding students without reinforcing insecurity or self-criticism
• structuring sessions based on presence, awareness and natural expression
• integrating anatomy, mindfulness, release and targeted activation
• supervised teaching practice and feedback

FINAL PROJECT AND ASSESSMENT

During the programme, you will create and present a personalised practice focused on facial expression, awareness and self-acceptance.

The assessment evaluates your ability to:

• observe expressive patterns
• identify areas of unnecessary tension or compensation
• choose appropriate release and activation techniques
• guide facial movements clearly and safely
• preserve the student’s authentic expression
• communicate with professionalism, care and sensitivity

WHAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DO

By the end of the training, you will be able to:

• recognise recurring expressive patterns and facial tension
• observe how the eyes, forehead, mouth, jaw and posture interact
• create personalised facial movement re-education plans
• guide practices centred on awareness, presence and self-acceptance
• integrate mindful touch, breathing and relaxation into Face Yoga
• help students develop a more conscious relationship with their expression
• teach advanced sessions with greater sensitivity and precision

TRAINING FORMAT

Advanced professional training delivered through:

• live online or in-person teaching
• guided practical sessions
• facial observation exercises
• supervised teaching practice
• personalised feedback
• final project and assessment

PREREQUISITE

Completion of the Face Yoga & Facial Anatomy Teacher Training — Level 1 is required before joining this advanced programme.

CERTIFICATION

To receive the final certificate, participants must:

• complete 100% of the required training hours
• participate in the guided and supervised practices
• create and present a personalised facial expression practice
• successfully complete the final assessment

Final certificate:

The Advanced Art of Expression Advanced Face Yoga Teacher Training

GO BEYOND EXERCISES. LEARN TO READ MOVEMENT.

Advance your teaching through a deeper understanding of facial expression, movement habits and the relationship between anatomy, awareness and emotion.

CTA: CONTINUE TO LEVEL 2

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Advanced Gua Sha Certified Teacher Training
€1,000.00

ADVANCED GUA SHA & FACIAL ANATOMY FOR LYMPHATIC WELLNESS

Learn to use and teach Gua Sha through anatomy, precision and a deeper understanding of the lymphatic system.

Gua Sha is much more than moving a stone across the face.

Pressure, angle, speed, direction and sequence determine the quality and safety of the practice. Effective facial work also requires an understanding of the neck, shoulders, lymphatic pathways and surrounding tissues—because the face cannot be treated in isolation.

This 50-hour professional training combines facial and neck anatomy with Gua Sha techniques designed to support lymphatic flow, release muscular tension and promote a fresher, more rested appearance.

You will learn how to prepare the body before working on the face, use the tool with precision and create personalised face-and-body rituals for individual or group sessions.

THE RADIANT FACELIFT APPROACH TO GUA SHA

This training moves beyond routines copied from social media.

You will learn why each movement is performed, which tissues and anatomical areas are involved, and how to adapt your technique to the person in front of you.

The practice is based on slow, light and intentional movement. It does not involve aggressive scraping, excessive pressure or forcing the tissues.

The aim is to teach Gua Sha as a safe and mindful practice rooted in anatomy, body awareness and respect for individual needs.

WHO THIS TRAINING IS FOR

This programme is designed for:

• Yoga teachers
• Face Yoga teachers
• holistic and wellness practitioners
• beauty and skincare professionals
• massage and bodywork practitioners working within their professional scope
• people interested in developing a deeper, anatomy-informed Gua Sha practice

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

Gua Sha Foundations

• history and origins of Gua Sha
• traditional principles and contemporary facial applications
• Gua Sha as a mindful self-care practice
• professional ethics and responsible teaching
• safety, precautions and limits of application
• understanding when a practice should be modified or avoided

Facial, Neck and Lymphatic Anatomy

• essential anatomy of the face, neck and shoulders
• major facial and cervical muscles
• the lymphatic and circulatory systems
• lymphatic pathways of the face and neck
• skin, connective tissue and fascia
• the relationship between facial tension, the jaw, neck and shoulders
• the influence of breathing and nervous-system regulation on the practice

Tools and Fundamental Techniques

• different Gua Sha materials, shapes and tools
• selecting an appropriate tool
• cleaning, care and safe handling
• preparing the skin before treatment
• choosing suitable oils and supportive skincare products
• correct grip and control of the tool
• angle, pressure, speed and direction
• foundational sequences for the face and neck
• recognising and correcting common mistakes

Advanced Facial Gua Sha Practice

• techniques for the forehead
• practices for the eye contour
• cheek and midface techniques
• jawline and lower-face sequences
• release techniques for the jaw and facial muscles
• working gently around sensitive areas
• adapting pressure and movement to individual needs
• step-by-step guided practice

Lymphatic Wellness and Face–Body Integration

• preparing the surrounding areas before beginning facial work
• gentle techniques to support lymphatic flow
• neck, clavicle and shoulder preparation
• releasing tension in the neck and trapezius area
• combining facial and body techniques
• sequencing movements according to anatomical pathways
• integrating conscious breathing and relaxation
• creating complete face-and-body rituals

Teaching and Personalised Programme Design

• structuring an individual Gua Sha session
• structuring a group class or workshop
• giving clear instructions for pressure, angle and direction
• observing and correcting participants safely
• adapting the practice to different needs and experience levels
• creating personalised self-care routines
• integrating Gua Sha into Face Yoga and facial wellness sessions
• supervised personal practice
• teaching simulations and professional feedback

ASSESSMENT

Throughout the training, you will develop the practical and teaching skills required to guide Gua Sha responsibly.

The final assessment includes:

• demonstration of correct tool handling
• safe application of angle, pressure, speed and direction
• creation and presentation of a complete Gua Sha routine
• understanding of facial, cervical and lymphatic anatomy
• ability to explain precautions and adapt the practice
• supervised teaching practice

WHAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DO

By the end of the training, you will be able to:

• understand the essential anatomy of the face, neck and lymphatic system
• use a Gua Sha tool with greater precision and confidence
• select appropriate angles, pressure, speed and directions
• prepare the neck, shoulders and surrounding areas before facial work
• guide gentle techniques that support lymphatic flow
• recognise contraindications, precautions and common mistakes
• create complete face-and-body Gua Sha routines
• adapt practices to individual needs
• conduct individual sessions, group classes and workshops safely
• integrate Gua Sha into a wider facial wellness practice

TRAINING FORMAT

Professional training delivered through:

• live online or in-person teaching
• anatomy and physiology lessons
• step-by-step guided practice
• supervised self-practice
• teaching simulations
• comprehensive training materials
• personalised feedback
• final practical assessment

CERTIFICATION

To receive the final certificate, participants must:

• complete 100% of the required training hours
• participate in the guided and supervised practices
• demonstrate a complete Gua Sha routine
• successfully complete the final assessment

Final certificate:

Advanced Gua Sha & Facial Anatomy for Lymphatic Wellness Teacher Training

LEARN THE METHOD BEHIND THE MOVEMENT

Develop an informed and professional Gua Sha practice grounded in anatomy, precision and mindful touch.

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2026

Online

Face Yoga & Facial Anatomy Teacher Training →

“A true journey of personal growth, where knowledge, practice and sensitivity come together.”

Tania Panno

Advanced Face Yoga Group Teacher Training, Autumn 2026

17, 18, 24, 25 October - 7, 8, 14, 15 November 2026

50-Hour Advanced Face Yoga Group Teacher Training — Level 2
€900.00

The Advanced Art of Expression

An advanced journey into facial expression, awareness and emotional balance.

Our repeated expressions tell a story. The way we smile, concentrate, look or react can create automatic patterns of tension and movement across the face.

During this training, you will learn to observe these expressive habits without judgement, recognise unnecessary muscular tension and create personalised facial movement re-education practices.

The aim is not to limit emotion or create an immobile face. It is to help each person move with greater awareness while preserving the expressions that make every face unique.

What you will learn

  • how to observe and assess individual expressive habits;

  • the relationship between facial anatomy, movement and emotions;

  • how the eyes, forehead, mouth, jaw and posture interact;

  • techniques for releasing held facial tension;

  • how to create personalised facial re-education plans;

  • conscious touch, breath and mindful self-massage;

  • how to guide practices centred on presence and self-acceptance;

  • clear, sensitive and professional teaching skills.

Training format

The programme includes:

  • live online group sessions;

  • pre-recorded practical lessons;

  • guided home study and personal practice;

  • supervised teaching practice;

  • comprehensive training materials;

  • personalised feedback;

  • final practical assessment.

Training dates

17, 18, 24 and 25 October 2026
7, 8, 14 and 15 November 2026

Investment

€900

Prerequisite

Completion of the Face Yoga & Facial Anatomy Teacher Training — Level 1 is required before joining this advanced programme.

Certification

Participants who complete all required training hours and successfully pass the final assessment will receive:

The Advanced Art of Expression — 50-Hour Teacher Training Certificate · Yoga Alliance International

Continue your journey

Move beyond individual exercises and develop a deeper understanding of facial expression, movement habits and mindful teaching.

Limited places are available to preserve the quality of the group experience.

The foundations of every training

Anatomy before technique. Observation before correction. Release before activation. Precision before intensity. Learn to create purposeful practices adapted to each face, supporting greater awareness while preserving natural expression.

You will develop:

A deeper understanding of facial anatomy, greater precision in observing movement and a structured method for creating safe, personalised practices. You will be able to explain, demonstrate and adapt each technique while teaching with clarity and confidence.

Is this training for you?

Designed for Face Yoga, Yoga and Pilates teachers, beauty and wellness professionals, holistic and facial practitioners, and anyone beginning a professional Face Yoga journey.

Personal practice or professional training?

The Facial Longevity Program is designed for those who want to understand and care for their own face through eight personalised sessions. Teacher Training goes further. It prepares you to observe different faces, adapt techniques responsibly, create structured lessons and guide other people with knowledge, precision and care. If your goal is personal self-care rather than professional teaching, explore the Facial Longevity Program.

EXPLORE THE FACIAL LONGEVITY PROGRAM

Your instructor: Dr. Vittoria Santoliquido

Founder of The Radiant Facelift. With a professional background in dentistry, aesthetic medicine, yoga and mindful movement, I created The Radiant Facelift to bring anatomical knowledge and movement awareness into Face Yoga education. I do not train teachers to reproduce exercises mechanically. I train them to observe, understand and make informed choices. Because teaching the face responsibly begins with learning how to see it.

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