Hands On Assists
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.
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Your facilitator
Rusty Millar
Russell (he/him) is RYT-500 with Yoga Alliance and has over 20 years of personal practice. Russell sees teaching as personal dharma — empowering students to become their own guides rather than relying on external authority.