Intentional Yoga Assisting for Teachers

Service Description

Hands-on assisting is one of the most powerful ways yoga teachers can support their students — but it requires skill, awareness, and intention. This full-day training will guide teachers through the art of intentional assisting, helping you develop confidence, clarity, and sensitivity in offering physical and energetic support. Through guided practice, partner work, demonstrations, and reflection, you’ll learn how to assist with purpose while honoring safety, consent, and individual needs. This training emphasizes that assisting isn’t about “fixing” students — it’s about deepening connection, supporting alignment, and holding space for transformation. What you’ll experience: The role of touch, consent, and energetic awareness in teaching Core principles of safe and effective hands-on assists Partner exercises to practice assists in common yoga poses Alternatives and prop-based assists for accessibility Trauma-informed approaches to hands-on teaching Observation and feedback circles to refine your technique Journaling and reflection on your own assisting style Who it’s for: New and experienced yoga teachers wanting to refine their assisting skills Teachers seeking more confidence in offering hands-on support Instructors exploring trauma-informed and consent-based teaching You’ll leave with a toolbox of practical assists, a deeper understanding of your role as a facilitator, and the confidence to offer hands-on support with integrity.