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Master the Art of Hands-On Yoga Assists
Start with the Foundations Course, the essential first step in learning the Rubber Band Method®—a consent-based, anatomically informed approach to hands-on yoga assists. Based on the internationally published book, Hands-On Yoga Assists: A Teacher’s Guide to the Rubber Band Method®, this online training introduces yoga teachers to purposeful, safe, and effective assist techniques.
In this self-paced course, you’ll explore the six primary stances for stable assisting, the Ten Tenets of Touch for building student trust, and how to use tactile awareness to support alignment and safety. You’ll also gain tools to develop your own discernment when offering physical assists in group or private yoga settings.
The Foundations Course unlocks over 55 yoga assists from the Rubber Band Method®. After completing it, continue your growth with advanced online courses in Levels II–IV (Levels III & IV coming soon) and downloadable technique PDFs (coming soon in the RBM Store).
Whether you’re new to hands-on assisting or ready to refine your teaching, this is where your journey begins.
Start with Foundations—and elevate your yoga teaching with clarity, consent, and confidence.
Where, How & Why: The Rubber Band Method® Approach to Hands-On Yoga Assists
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The Rubber Band® Method has completely transformed my experience as both a yoga teacher and a student. Learning this method has opened my eyes to the profound impact intentional and purposeful assists and adjustments can have on students during their practice.
As a newer yoga teacher, I was eager to offer a more hands-on experience for my students, but I struggled to understand the purpose behind hands-on assistance. When I received assists as a student, it often felt awkward and left me questioning their necessity. Having been in the fitness industry for a long time, I value alignment and the importance of offering purposeful guidance in my classes. When Kiara used the Rubber Band Method® to assist me in a class, I finally experienced what I had been searching for. Her execution of the method was remarkable. Her hands-on approach was confident and intentional, and I could feel the strength, opening, and power coursing through my body with each assist. Her presence felt safe and, in that moment, I knew I wanted to learn from her.
Since incorporating the Rubber Band Method® into my teaching, I have noticed my classes filling up more and receiving positive feedback from my students about the depth the assists bring to their practice. I believe every yoga teacher could benefit from understanding and implementing this methodology, as it has the power to truly enhance the student's experience and create a deeper connection in their practice.
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