Physical Assists for Yoga Poses

Описание: Welcome to Part 2 of our three part series on assists in yoga, focused on physical assists taught through a trauma informed lens. In this video, Laura Dunford and Tiina guide you through how to offer physical assists in two yoga postures with care, consent, and attunement.

This practice is designed to help yoga practitioners and yoga guides understand how physical assists can support safety, presence, and choice rather than correction or force. We explore how to approach assists with clarity, communication, and respect for the lived experiences each student brings to the mat.

In this video you will explore:
• What physical assists are and when they may be supportive
• Trauma informed principles for offering physical assists
• Two posture examples with optional hands on support
• Language, pacing, and presence when assisting others
• How assists can invite awareness and connection rather than overwhelm
This video is especially supportive for yoga teachers, trainees, and those interested in refining their teaching skills with sensitivity and integrity.

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If you are part of our Embodied Wisdom community, we would love to hear from you. Please leave a comment and share what you learned from this video or any questions that are coming up for you around assists and trauma informed teaching.

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This video is Part 2 of our assists series. Be sure to watch Part 1 on Self Assists, and stay tuned for Part 3 on Energetic Assists, coming soon. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you do not miss the rest of the series.

🙏 Thank you for practising with us. We would love to hear from you in the comments. What stood out to you in this approach to physical assists?

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