learn the art of intuitive touch and intentional non-physical assist
Yoga Assisting can be a profoundly rewarding experience. It’s an opportunity to be of service to others and witness amazing ‘aha’ moments that happen right before your eyes, or underneath your hands, as you empower transformation in a student’s body, mind and spirit.
Join Cassandra Fauss (E-RYT 500, YACEP) for an immersive and hands-on weekend exploring the full spectrum of yoga assisting—from hands-on assists to the subtle art of holding space without physical contact. Through a trauma-informed approach, you’ll learn to read students physical, mental and entergetic bodies to determine when to offer grounding and support, when to empower and uplift, and when to simply hold space.
Attuned assisting begins within—cultivating clarity, presence, and intuition. In this deeply meditative practice, you will refine the art of touch while also honoring the power of its absence. This experiential workshop will guide you to tap into and trust your intuition as a guide as you attune to the needs of others and build confidence providing mindful and safe support that meets each student where they are.
Whether you're a yoga teacher or an experienced student looking to go deeper, this hands-on training is for you. You’ll learn practical tools and build the confidence to safely support, connect with, and empower students in their practice. It’s not just about alignment—it’s about learning how to hold space with presence and care.
This course is eligible for 20 CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
what you will learn:
Fundamental principles of physical alignment and subtle body energetics
How to observe and assess students to provide personalized assists
Tools for tuning into your intuition as a guide for assisting others
Specific assists for fundamental yoga postures
The power of non-physical assists: breath, posture, verbal cues, and visual demonstration
Trauma-informed touch with an emphasis on explicit and implicit consent
Real life experience as a Yoga Assistant after training*
schedule & location details
Thursday 2/11 @ Online/Zoom +
Saturday 2/14 & Sunday 2/15 @ Blue HEART STUDIO, San Antonio
Thursday 2/12 : 6:00 - 9:00p — ONLINE (Zoom)
Saturday 2/14 : 9:00a - 3:00p — Blue Heart Studio (San Antonio, TX)
Sunday 2/15 : 10:00p - 5:00p — Blue Heart Studio (San Antonio, TX)
*To fulfill the 20 CEUs, you are required to be a Yoga Assistant at 3 yoga classes after training.