About the Event
<article class="text-token-text-primary w-full" dir="auto" data-testid="conversation-turn-26" data-scroll-anchor="false"> Hands-On Assisting Workshop For Yoga Teachers, Movement Educators, and Curious Practitioners July 20 1-4 Yoga Project Led by: Stacy Dockins M.S. in Kinesiology – Orthopedic Rehabilitation 25+ years of yoga teaching experience 20+ years of leading yoga teacher education <hr class="" data-start="575" data-end="578" /> In this 3-hour immersive workshop, we’ll take a modern, mindful approach to hands-on assisting—one that values consent, science, and student empowerment over outdated, hierarchical methods. You’ll learn to offer support through touch that is: Anatomically informed Respectful of boundaries Empowering, not correcting Grounded in kinesthetic intelligence and proprioception We’ll explore the evolution of assisting from the traditional guru-student model to a more collaborative, trauma-aware, and choice-driven method. This includes current best practices around: Asking for explicit permission to touch Honoring student agency and autonomy Enhancing nervous system regulation through touch Supporting rehabilitative movement through informed assists Whether you’re a yoga teacher, movement guide, or simply curious about the role of touch in learning and healing—this workshop will leave you with new insights and hands-on tools you can apply immediately. Expect a mix of lecture, demonstration, and plenty of guided practice. <hr class="" data-start="1690" data-end="1693" /> Spots are limited to keep the experience intimate and experiential </article>
Special Instructions
Please dress in your yoga clothes and bring your mat, journal, and water. The room will not be heated.