by Shannon Crow | Oct 3, 2016 | Yoga Teacher Resources |
Why Ask for Permission to Touch When a yoga student arrives at a new class with a new teacher – they have no idea if hands-on assists will be used. For some students touch might be a nice added bonus, but for others it could feel uncomfortable or distracting or it may...
by Shannon Crow | Jun 20, 2016 | Yoga Teacher Resources |
I have been editing the Art of Assists for Yoga Teachers manual again. I like to add to it and update it as I learn and grow as a teacher. This graphic that I created today gives some great insight to the keys of hands-on assists. There are many other ways to assist,...
by Shannon Crow | Apr 25, 2016 | Yoga, Yoga Teacher Resources |
When I first started teaching yoga I was terrified to touch students. Let’s get that out in the open right away. I was busy thinking about: Setting up the space Signing in and greeting students (while trying to remember everyone’s name) Checking in with students (for...