Welcome!
Are you ready to bring the BackMitra® into your classes or sessions? This training is for yoga teachers, movement professionals, and therapists who want to:

• integrate the BackMitra® safely and effectively,
• expand their toolkit with a proven method to improve posture and release tension,
• and share these benefits confidently with students and clients.

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Teach safe and effective BackMitra® classes with confidence
• Integrate restorative exercises that improve posture, release tension, and increase spinal mobility
• Adapt BackMitra® practice for different needs, including back/neck hernia, kyphosis, forward head posture, sway back, rotator cuff injuries, and more
• Support healthier breathing patterns that enhance energy and well-being
• Apply both calming and energizing techniques to balance the nervous system

You will gain a profound understanding of the BackMitra® Method through experiential learning, empowering you to confidently share its benefits with others.

What’s included

• Comprehensive syllabus: A full-color manual covering theory and practice
• Certification: BackMitra® Trainer – Foundations certificate upon completion
• Community access: Join the BackMitra® Trainers Facebook group and be featured on our community page
• Wholesale access: As a certified trainer you can purchase the BackMitra® and BackMitra® Pillow at wholesale prices

Who it’s for

This course is open to those with prior training in yoga, Pilates, fitness, physical therapy, or related fields.

Ready to join?

Embark on this transformative journey and bring the BackMitra® method into your teaching.

Guy Hamaekers is the co-founder of BackToolz and the creator of the BackMitra®, a unique tool now used by yoga teachers and body-oriented therapists around the world. With a background in mechanical engineering and decades of experience in yoga and movement, Guy brings together deep technical knowledge and a passion for healthy, functional living.

He has trained teachers internationally in how to use the BackMitra® safely and effectively — from preventing injuries to supporting better posture and breathing. Known for his clear teaching style and enthusiasm, Guy has guided hundreds of teachers and therapists in integrating the BackMitra® into their classes and sessions.

Together with his partner Judith, he runs BackToolz from the Netherlands, producing and distributing the BackMitra® worldwide.