Continuing Education Modules

28-29 March & 11-12 April - 30-hour Hands-On Assisting Training

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As yoga instructors, we communicate with our students in many ways. One powerful method is using our hands to help deepen a student’s understanding and experience of an asana. In this 30-hour continuing education training, we will explore hands-on assists that emphasize skillful communication, anatomical integrity, and informed consent.

This training is designed for yoga instructors who have completed a 200-hour teacher training and wish to expand their ability to observe, understand, and assist students in their asana practice.

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Curriculum

Building a Foundation of Trust

Trust is the cornerstone of the teacher/student relationship. We begin by exploring our own foundations and intentions, clarifying when and why we offer assists. Topics include:

• Obtaining consent for hands-on assists

• Evaluating bodies in motion to determine appropriate support

• Identifying the right moments for assistance

Course Highlights

Participants will engage in detailed demonstrations of assisting techniques, with a focus on common asanas found in the Vinyasa practice. The course is structured to allow ample time for both giving and receiving assists, fostering dynamic communication between teacher and student. Key topics include:

• The importance of presence, breath, and non-verbal communication

• The ethics of assists

• Various types of touch and hand positions for different effects

• Techniques for reading bodies and assessing the most appropriate touch

• Using verbal cues and props to enhance assists

• In-depth exploration of asanas and corresponding assist techniques

• Daily asana practices that integrate practicing and assisting

Dates

• 28-29 March 2026

• 11-12 April 2026

Daily Schedule

• 8:30–9:45: Asana practice – alternate between practicing and assisting

• 10:00–12:30: Lectures and discussions

• 12:30–13:30: Lunch

• 13:30–17:00: Detailed breakdown of specific asanas and assisting techniques

This course is spread over two weekends. Between sessions, you will have the opportunity to experiment with the techniques you’ve learned in either group classes or one-on-one settings and document your experiences.

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Consent and Participation

Please note that this course involves both giving and receiving hands-on assists. While your safety and comfort are our top priorities, it is essential that you arrive with an open mind and a willingness to engage physically in a respectful manner.

 

Qualification

This training program qualifies as Continuing Education hours for Yoga Alliance registered teachers.

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Training fee 

€500 

Only 12 spots available