UPDATES:
The music and the video is a little out of sync. So when you look at me showing the rhythm, the music is not synced with that. It might confuse a little, but really focus on listening to the music. I will adress this problem in the next video.
The second episode is here: https://youtube.com/live/Oir6xSGSkIw (Breath, Locks, Sun salutations)
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Welcome to the First Episode of the Full YOGAFUNC Instructor Education!
In this episode, we’ll begin with a short introduction to the YOGAFUNC concept and its 13-year history. We’ll also dive into music theory—not from the perspective of playing instruments or reading sheet music, but with a focus on how to use music effectively as an instructor.
You’ll learn about the rhythm and structure of songs, including how they can be utilized to enhance your classes. We’ll cover topics like the BPMs that suit different sections of a class and provide tips for creating your own playlists.
At the time of writing this, we have an incredible library of 50 YOGAFUNC releases to choose from. Each year, I add one new release to the collection. These new releases are launched in celebration of my birthday! For example, YOGAFUNC Release #51 will debut around November 10th, 2025, when I turn 51. 🎉
Thank you for joining, and I look forward to guiding you through this journey of becoming a YOGAFUNC instructor!
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YOGAFUNC Fitness Yoga Concept
Successfully launched in Finland, Estonia, Norway, Latvia, and Italy, YOGAFUNC is a fitness yoga concept designed to perfectly suit any fitness studio environment. The best part? No license fees—making it easy for you to start teaching. Take the course, learn the basics, and you’re ready to go!
My name is Jocke Salokorpi, founder of the Ashtanga Yoga School Of Tallinn—the first Ashtanga school in Estonia. Before diving into yoga, I had a strong background in the fitness industry. I started instructing classes in 1998 and have been educating instructors since 2000. Over the years, I’ve created and launched several concept classes, including Flowride Indoor Cycling (still active in Finland), SATS Easy Indoor Cycling, YOGAFUNC (2011), and Fullvinyasa (2018). I also worked as an educator for the international Les Mills concept family before beginning my yoga journey.
YOGAFUNC is a fun, effective, and community-supported fitness yoga concept. I’ve intentionally kept the system “light” by making it license-free and sharing all my content publicly. This approach allows me to focus on creating quality material while giving you the freedom to support my work voluntarily. Your contributions help me continue developing the concept and ensure its growth.
I believe in a world where small entrepreneurs, like myself, can deliver services without unnecessary barriers. My philosophy is simple: I provide value, and you decide whether to support it. It’s a system built on trust and shared purpose. If you choose not to contribute, that’s okay. I trust the universe—and call it karma if you will—that things balance out in the end.
Thank you for your support, and I look forward to seeing you bring YOGAFUNC to life in your community!
Have fun. Get fit. Never quit!
LINKS:
Spotify playlist for YOGAFUNC release #50:
YOGAFUNC #50 Xpress “evens” Music on YouTube:
YOGAFUNC #50 Xpress “evens” class. Live streamed by Jocke Dec 1st, 2024.
The Script for YOGAFUNC #50:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MYh8OfqpAA2Xp6FShP3LFIxUeHLV_RB6/view