THE ART OF TOUCH
16hr Hands-On Assists for yoga teachers
13th & 14th March 2025 (08:30AM – 5:00PM)
registration open
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Learn the art of confident and effective hands-on assists in this comprehensive two-day workshop designed specifically for yoga teachers.
Dive deep into the art of touch and learn how to enrich your students’ practice with safe, supportive and powerful assists.
This workshop is led by an experienced Jivamukti yoga teacher keen on sharing her knowledge and passion for assisting.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
The workshop is divided into five carefully crafted modules, each covering a different aspect of asana groups and assists.
By the end of this workshop, you will have a deeper understanding of the principles of effective hands-on assists and the confidence to apply them in your classes.
Join us for two days of learning, practice and transformation, and take your teaching to the next level.
Module 1 – Principles of Hands on Assists
Begin with an overview of the principles for providing effective, safe, and intentional Hands-OnAssists, including key practices to follow and common mistakes to avoid.
Module 2 – Standing Asanas
Establish a strong foundation by mastering assists in standing asanas. Learn how to stabilize, align and support your students in various standing poses so they feel grounded and balanced.
Module 3 – Forward bends and twists
Explore the subtle but transformative power of assists in forward bends and twists. Discover techniques to deepen your students’ folds and improve their spinal mobility while maintaining a sense of comfort and ease.
Module 4 – Backbends and inversions
Gain confidence in leading your students through backbends and inversions. Here, we focus on developing safe and effective assists that encourage openness, strength and confidence in these more challenging postures.
Module 5 – Vinyasa Krama
Learn to assist Surya Namaskar A & B in the flow of breath and put your new skills into practice in a guided 60-minute class. The class will alternate in partner work, giving you the opportunity to refine your techniques and gain confidence by offering hands-on assists and receiving feedback in real time.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
This training is fully conducted by Alya, Senses lead teacher of Jivamukti Yoga.
We believe that connecting with your teachers is a fundamental part before choosing to enroll in a training that’s why we invite you to connect with them directly through their instagram or whatsapp.
Alya Yoga
Alya Yoga is an experienced yoga teacher with over 500 hours of training in Vinyasa and Jivamukti and more than six years of teaching experience. Her classes emphasize hands-on assists, a practice she deeply values and credits to the guidance of her teachers: Cat Alip Douglas (Sangyé Yoga School), Olga Oskorbina (Jivamukti Yoga Barcelona), and Anna Lunegova (Material Yoga Moscow).
Connect with Alya on instagram @alya.yoga
TRAINING TUITION COST
Regular Price € 300.00
€ 100.00 non-refundable registration fee to secure your spot, balance to be paid on the check in day.
Includes: Training Manual, all classes, lectures, workshops and certification.
Please note that in case you choose the tuition only and sleep at an external location, a food package of LKR 10.000 to cover lunch, tea, coffee and snacks shall be purchased to make sure you stay and bond with the group during the day and avoid going in/out several times. Breakfast and dinner will not be served if you stay outside.
STAY WITH US
Stay Social
LKR 23.000,00
- 2 nights on site accommodation in a 6 beds superior dorm room (female only or mixed)
- All rooms have AC, Fans, Comfortable Matresses, Reading lamp.
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
- Access to all Midigama Fruit Farm Facilities
- Discount on scooter rental and surf lessons
Stay Private
LKR 43.000,00 (single use)
LKR 56.000,00 (double use)
- 2 nights on site accommodation in a private room.
- All rooms have AC, Fans, Comfortable Matresses, Reading lamp.
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
- Access to all Midigama Fruit Farm Facilities
- Discount on scooter rental and surf lessons
THE MIDIGAMA FRUIT FARM &
THE HEALING FOOD
The Midigama Fruit Farm (MFF) is an organic and regenerative land now home to over 70 species of animals and 40 varieties of trees and vegetables; a little paradise located close to where all the action is, yet, feels quite, remote and calm. MFF helps to conserve environment, improve regional economies, upgrade livelihoods of villages, develop supply chain linkages with small holdings enterprises, contribute socio-economic growth, offer solution to regional food security, assist to eliminate malnutrition, empower women employments through resurgence of the eco-system.
With great respect of the land, all the vegetables and fruits are grown using organic fertilizers and over 80% of what you will eat during the training comes straight from the farm. Simple, unprocessed, healing food for a unique farm to table experience that guarantees an optimal nutrition.
