Refining the
Art of Assists
January 25, 2025
Being of service
In the Jivamukti tradition, hands-on guidance during the practice is referred to as "assists" rather than "adjustments" or "corrections." This term is used intentionally so as not to imply that something is flawed or in need of fixing. Instead, it evokes a sense of partnership and support. To assist is to be of service — to accompany the practitioner with presence and intention, offering guidance that encourages them to explore their practice in a fresh and expansive way.
In this workshop we will:
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Discuss and define the Principles of Assists.
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Explore and refine assists for the āsanas (postures) of Sūrya Namaskāra A & B.
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Learn and pronounce the names of the āsanas in Sanskrit.
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Practice assisting āsanas across various categories, including standing poses, balancing poses, forward bends, twists, seated poses, backbends, and inversions.
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Develop the skills to assess and provide optimal support for yoga students in specific poses.
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Hone the skill of assisting a vinyasa sequence in a fluid, seamless way.
