Join Ashley for a transformative 3-hour workshop designed to refine your technique and build unshakable confidence in offering physical support to your students yoga practice. The Art of Assistingwill provide you with a foundational strategy to develop your intuition when preparing to adjust and deepen any yoga asana.
Through guided exercises, partner work, and real-time feedback, you'll learn:
The fundamentals of safe, effective, and respectful touch
How to read body language and subtle cues
Principles of alignment and energetic intention in assists
How to adapt assists to different body types and needs
Techniques to develop your intuitive sense of where, when, and how to assist
Ways to ground yourself so your presence feels stable and supportive
This workshop is rooted in trauma-aware, consent-based principles, creating a safe environment for exploration and learning. Whether you’ve hesitated to offer hands-on assists or want to refine your skills, you'll leave with more confidence, clarity, and a deeper understanding of how touch can enhance the yoga experience.
Open to: Yoga teachers, teacher trainees, and curious practitioners
Bring: Comfortable clothes, an open mind, and a willingness to explore with care
Reconnect with the power of touch—guided by intuition, grounded in skill.