Hands On Assists: Advanced Teacher Training
The art and ethics of delivering effective hands-on assists — a weekend intensive for yoga teachers.
A practical weekend intensive for yoga teachers to develop skills and learn the art of delivering effective assists in the classroom. These are not "adjustments", nor "corrections" — but assists designed to enhance your students' practice.
What you'll cover
- Consent protocols and creating a culture of safe touch
- The three types of assists: verbal, energetic, and mechanical touch
- Safe and trauma-aware assist delivery
- Inclusive touch practices for diverse bodies and needs
- Extensive hands-on practice time with structured peer feedback
Who is this for?
Certified yoga teachers looking to deepen their knowledge, understanding, and competency in providing verbal and manual assists — adding depth and connection to your teachings. This course can also be taken with some level of yoga teacher training for professional development purposes; please get in touch if you'd like to discuss.
Counts towards the AWHI 300hr pathway or as 15 CE credits with Yoga Alliance.
Your facilitator
Kathleen Kuehn (KK)
Kathleen Kuehn (she/her) is E-RYT 500+ in Vinyasa, Yin/Yoga Nidra and certified Pilates instructor and has been leading yoga classes since 2017. Her teaching approach is purposeful and alignment-based, focused on building strength and stability in asana not just through cues/assists but by providing students the tools and opportunity to get to know their own bodies (and minds!) on a deeper level. Often delivered with a cheeky sense of humour, KK sets an approachable 'there-are-no-dumb-questions' environment designed to advance self-learning and personal growth. With over 25 years as a tertiary academic, you can expect a well-constructed curriculum and strong instruction with loads of practical exercises and takeaways.