The Art of Assists for Yoga Teachers will guide you through a 2 day practical journey so you can immediately & confidently integrate these techniques into your teaching to benefit both you & your students
Through methods of both technique and practical experience, you will develop your understanding of the body, practice biomechanics, your own practice, assist energetics and you will grow your confidence and knowledge in assisting your students.
Throughout this comprehensive weekend training, we'll delve into the core aspects of hands-on assists. You'll explore a wide range of topics, including…
✔️Practical exploration of hands on assists for sun salutations, standing postures, seated postures, backbends, twists, inversions and savasana.
✔️ We dive into the intricacies of timing, foundational stability, and adapting to different bodies and injuries.
✔️ You will learn how to offer adjustments with confidence, how to use breath to enhance depth and stability, and uncovering the subtleties of touch — helping you to cultivate a unique assisting style.
✔️ You will learn how to build inclusive relationships based on creating and holding safe spaces, and master the balance between assisting and teaching.
✔️ Gain insights into managing your energy, creating a protective barrier, and offering assists with private clients.
Once completing the course here is what is possible…
🖐️ You will watch your students flourish and connect with their practice on a deeper level, all because you’re integrating this extra supportive layer into your teachings.
🖐️ Your confidence will grow as you navigate assists seamlessly, making every class a canvas for deep support and transformation.
🖐️ You will be part of a supportive community of teachers, supporting each other and helping in each other's growth as you integrate these new skills together.
🖐️ Not only will you be benefiting your students in so many ways you will also gain insight into your own body and practice.
This training isn't just watching or listening to learn — It's a hands-on journey. You'll practise assists on fellow teachers, receive constructive feedback, and experience the assists first hand in your own body which is as important as giving them so you are able to intuitively deliver.
teachers results & feedback…
“My biggest surprise of the training was the connections I made with all the other teachers. I came away from the course feeling so blessed to be part of such a kind and supportive community. My favourite part of the training was the energy management section which was so great and such a great addition to the material and I really enjoyed it. It really goes hand in hand with the hands on assists and I feel like I have left the course feeling well-rounded as a teacher.”
– Alice Bowen
“Amy created such a comfortable, open environment in which I felt really supported and encouraged to learn and try things out. I was surprised that I felt confident to do them by the end, even though it was a relatively short course and I hadn't done them before. I thought the course was brilliant. It was a good amount of time, the content was really comprehensive and you created a supportive atmosphere for learning”
– Naomi Robertson
“By the end of the weekend I felt confident with most adjustments. It was brilliant that we learnt about the importance of confidence when adjusting.. also the importance of grounding ourselves first and how not to injure myself when adjusting others regularly. I loved practicing adjusting and being adjusted!”
– Lyndsay Kenwright
“If I could sum up the course in one word it would be ENGAGING. Amy is incredibly professional and balances joy of yoga and teaching with discipline and delivery of information really well. The biggest things I gained from the training are that there is more than one way, to trust your instincts and I gained confidence. After the training I feel surprisingly good. I knew the longer I left it the more nervous I would be so I have assisted in all of my classes since and in a workshop that my colleague was running on inversions!”
– Holly Templeton-Robinson
"My biggest takeaways from the course were the confidence to start incorporating assists immediately and the valuable insights on energy management. Amy’s energy and warmth made the experience truly special. Her passion for teaching was incredible, and she created a secure space where I felt completely at ease. The course was thoughtfully executed, and I’m grateful to have found Amy just in time. The camaraderie with the other teachers was an added bonus—we laughed, learned, and connected beautifully. I gained so much more than I expected. Amy, you are amazing!"
- Shilpi Gupta
