Art of Assists @ Yoga Soullective

Service Description

Art of Assists : a deep dive into touch for teachers January 17-18, 2025 @ Yoga Soullective (Downtown Raleigh NC) Schedule: Friday 6-8pm Saturday 12-3pm Yoga Alliance continuing education credits included: 5 hours contact, 3 non-contact Cost/Investment: $125 *Sign up via MindBody -> Yoga Soullective The who, what, where and why of physical assists during a yoga class ~ Many teacher training programs either don’t include assisting at all, or only have a small amount of time to cover a topic that is complex and involved. Time for a deep dive? Lauren has been a yoga instructor for 11+ years and a Thai Bodywork practitioner for the last 8 - she loves talking about the importance of safe touch and helping teachers gain confidence to touch with skill and intention. Topics that will be covered: CONSENT - The opportunity for consent - The knowledge necessary to give consent Reasons to touch someone in class: - Alignment - Depth - Feel good/restorative Who do you touch? Know your why | Intention How do you touch -> hands on | practicum Example assists to be covered ~ Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana Childs Pose - Balasana Wide Legged Forward Fold - Prasarita Pyramid - Parsvottanasana Triangle - Trikonasana Extended & Bound Warrior 2 - Virabhadrasana Half Moon Variations - Ardha Chandrasana Wheel Pose - Urdhva Dhanurasana Headstand/Handstand Single Legged Seated Forward Fold - Janu Sirsasana Double Legged Seated Forward Fold - Paschimottanasana Savasana