Explore Anatomy, Alignment, and the Art of Intentional Touch

Whether you're a yoga teacher, teacher trainee, or curious practitioner, this interactive workshop invites you to explore the art of hands-on assisting.

We'll deepen our understanding of anatomy and alignment in classic yoga postures while learning how intentional, consent-based touch can support another person's practice.

Together, we'll explore:

• The ethics of touch and the importance of consent

• The difference between offering direction and making an adjustment

• Understanding alignment and individual anatomy

• Using your own body weight and positioning to assist safely and effectively

Come ready to learn, practice, ask questions, and connect!

Details

• Saturday, December 5

• 2-5pm

Pricing

• $50/members

• $55/non-members

About Your Teachers

Michael Stein

Michael was born into a yoga family and started teaching yoga in Soho, NYC in 1994. After moving out of the city he opened Ashtanga Yoga of New Paltz and then Yogalive, with Ami Hirschstein, and taught classes and workshops for over fifteen years. During that time period he ran multiple yoga teacher training programs focusing on the understanding of yoga asana as a form of physical therapy.

Michael teaches throughout the Hudson Valley and continues to lead workshops on Anatomy, Hands-on-Assists, Core strengthening, and Inversion practice in Upstate NY as well as NYC and New Jersey.

Annie Girvin

Annie is the owner and director of Whole Sky Yoga. Her classes incorporate classical yoga, functional movement, clear and mindful cueing, pranayama, and humor. She finds great joy in teaching and empowering others to reach their fullest potential on and off the mat.