The Art of Assists & Adjustments

Hands-on assists are a thoughtful and intentional way for yoga teachers to communicate through touch. More than simply “adjusting” a pose, skillful assists can help students develop greater awareness, stability, alignment, ease, and connection with their bodies. This training gives yoga teachers the knowledge, confidence, and intuitive reasoning to offer safe, effective, and respectful hands-on assists. You’ll learn how to help students feel more grounded, create space, engage appropriate muscles, and soften unnecessary effort. You’ll strengthen your ability to observe students, understand what they need, and offer support without forcing them into an idealized shape. Leave with greater confidence using informed touch to help students feel safer, steadier, more connected, and more trusting of their own bodies.

These 25 hrs can be used toward your 300 hr certification with Sweat & Soul School of Yoga or as continuing educations hours 🌟

Paula

My yoga practice started with me, alone on my mat, mostly looking for a great workout. I ended up finding that PLUS health, balance, and peace in my life. It has evolved into a calling to share the same transformation with others. I believe it is so important to get yoga out into the world for as many souls as possible. This yoga school is my way of passing on what I have learned to other teachers, so they can then do the same. We all need yoga in our lives whether it is for the physical piece (sweat), or the spiritual piece (soul), this practice is the whole package.

Sweat and Soul School of Yoga is not just about teaching yoga postures. It is about creating a safe place where people can reconnect with themselves - mind, body and spirit. It’s about community, compassion and authenticity. Just like our studios, I want this school to be a place where students feel welcome, where learning is possible, and healing happens. It is a place that is open to investigation, philosophy, and creativity. It is a place where we learn about the anatomical part of yoga, as well as the spiritual part of yoga…..where we learn about the movement AND the stillness.

One thing I have learned in all my years in this life is to trust the process. We have to listen to the whispers of our heart to keep us on the right path. If we don’t listen, then God, the Universe, our Angels, will slam us onto our individual path. Either way, we will get there. When you think things are not working out in your life, please trust the process. There is a reason for everything that happens. Every difficult situation has resulted in another transformation, in more lessons learned, into something better than I ever expected. Be open to the transformation, to the changes, to the vulnerability. This is how we grow. And it is how we stay on our true path in our unique life.

Michelle

For more than 11 years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching yoga and I still get the chills at some point every class. There is something extraordinary about creating space where people can slow down, get curious, connect to their bodies, and discover that they are capable of far more than they thought.

I’m an alignment fiend, a lifelong student, and a firm believer that we should be practicing yoga for the long haul. My goal is to for you to understand the why behind what you’re teaching, not simply memorize the what, so you can create intelligent, safe, meaningful classes that meet your students where they are.

I’m certified in Power Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, and Hands-On Assists, among other modalities. While I love the energy and strength of a powerful practice, Yin is also one of my most beloved ways of teaching and experiencing yoga. I’m excited to bring Yin to teachers and help discover the depth, nuance, and beauty of this practice.

Mostly, I want you to leave my training feeling confident enough to teach Yin safely and thoughtfully, with inspiration to make it your own.

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