3-week Ashtanga Assisting School
July 7 - July 26
Develop a more complete understanding of the Ashtanga yoga tradition and enhance your skills so you can empower others in their practice.
Our Ashtanga-based 3-week yoga assisting course is designed for dedicated practitioners and yoga teachers who want to refine their practice, expand their understanding of the traditional technique and philosophy of hands-on adjustments, and foster confidence in guiding others.
What You’ll Learn
- The Foundations of Assisting: Explore the principles of safe and effective hands-on adjustment techniques and modifications, rooted in the Ashtanga yoga tradition. Acquire skills to detect alignment errors and know how to correct poses with precise cueing, both verbally and physically.
- Anatomy and Alignment (taught by Arielle Nash): Gain a deep understanding of the human body to ensure precision and safety in every assist.
- Mindful Communication (taught by Sandra Pribanić): Develop the skills to hold space and connect with students respectfully and intuitively, creating a supportive and empowering environment.
- Sequencing and Support: Understand how to assist within a structured Ashtanga sequence while adapting to individual needs, including how to support students with injuries.
This Course Is For You If
- You are passionate about yoga and want to deepen your personal practice.
- You are a yoga teacher or aspiring teacher looking to enhance your assisting techniques.
- You want to build confidence in providing hands-on adjustments safely and effectively.
- You value the transformative power of yoga and want to support others on their journey.
- You are curious about the principles of Ashtanga yoga and how they can elevate your practice and teaching.
Why Choose This Course?
- Expert Guidance: Learn from dedicated senior teachers with extensive experience in the Ashtanga yoga tradition and assisting expertise. The guest teachers for Anatomy and Embodied Psychotherapy are also leaders in their respective fields.
- Hands-On Experience: Practice and refine your skills with real-time feedback in a supportive environment.
- Flexibility: Tailored for both participants in the 200-hour Programme and those looking for a focused, standalone course. It’s an opportunity to gain valuable insights without needing to commit to a longer program.
- Community Connection: Join a like-minded group of Ashtanga enthusiasts and build lasting relationships with people from all over the world.
- Transformative Growth: Discover how assisting can deepen your own practice and expand your understanding of yoga.
