Physically assisting is a creative, supportive partnership between teacher and student. When applied safely, assisting can create advancement and improvement in the experience of asana and is an incredible tool for teachers to use to serve their students. Assists can create deeper internal awareness, facilitate optimal alignment and provide an enhanced understanding of the physical body. This 3 day interactive workshop will give you the springboard for teaching through touch.

We will explore:

• Creating an empowering, confident approach to physically interacting with students

• Establishing safe, effective & appropriate touch

• Principles of Teaching through Touch: Intention, Connection, Exploration, Direction

• Different types of assisting – when, why & how to use them

• Practicalities of assisting in private classes, public classes & for different experience levels

• Learn key physical assists for all major asana groups: Sun Salutations, Standing, Forward Folding, Backbending, Twisting, Inversions & Savasana

• Direct experience of physical assists, both giving & receiving

Location: Semperviva Yoga, Vancouver BC, Canada

Investment: $295 + gst

Registration: https://www.semperviva.com/event/teaching-touch-foundations-sarah-cutfield/

Please Note:

The immersion is open to teachers and experienced students looking to enhance their practice, and it is focused on working with bodies that are injury-free.
Giving and receiving physical assists are essential components of this immersion. Full participation in both is required.

Course hours may be counted towards the 300 Hour certification with Semperviva Yoga or CE credits with Yoga Alliance.