Hands-On Assisting Workshop

For Yoga Teachers, Movement Educators, and Curious Practitioners
July 20  1-4 Yoga Project

Led by: Stacy Dockins
M.S. in Kinesiology – Orthopedic Rehabilitation
25+ years of yoga teaching experience
20+ years of leading yoga teacher education

In this 3-hour immersive workshop, we’ll take a modern, mindful approach to hands-on assisting—one that values consent, science, and student empowerment over outdated, hierarchical methods.

You’ll learn to offer support through touch that is:

• Anatomically informed

• Respectful of boundaries

• Empowering, not correcting

• Grounded in kinesthetic intelligence and proprioception

We’ll explore the evolution of assisting from the traditional guru-student model to a more collaborative, trauma-aware, and choice-driven method. This includes current best practices around:

• Asking for explicit permission to touch

• Honoring student agency and autonomy

• Enhancing nervous system regulation through touch

• Supporting rehabilitative movement through informed assists

Whether you’re a yoga teacher, movement guide, or simply curious about the role of touch in learning and healing—this workshop will leave you with new insights and hands-on tools you can apply immediately.

Expect a mix of lecture, demonstration, and plenty of guided practice.

Spots are limited to keep the experience intimate and experiential