THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARD IN HANDS-ON YOGA EDUCATION
Learn the Method.
Published by Human Kinetics — a global leader in sport and wellness education.
Created by an E-RYT 500 and Certified Massage Therapist with clinical experience.
Informed by thousands of hands-on hours in studios and teacher trainings.
From Hesitation to Mastery: What You’ll Learn
Most Trainings Gloss Over Touch — Or Teach It Anecdotally
Even well-meaning teachers are left asking:
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“Where exactly should my hands go?”
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“How much pressure is too much?”
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“What if I accidentally hurt someone?”
RBM exists because touch without education breeds hesitation.
This gap undermines student trust — and your confidence.
A System Grounded in Anatomy, Consent, and
15 Years of Precision
RBM is a complete system — rooted in anatomy, biomechanics, and ethics.
You’ll learn:
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Why, where, and how to assist
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Directional pressure that supports, not forces
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How to listen with your hands, not just your eyes
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A proven structure, backed by both science and lived experience
Hands-on instruction — not improvised, but informed by anatomy, guided by ethics, and proven in practice.
A Progressive Journey — So You Never Wing It Again
The Rubber Band Method® unfolds in four progressive modules — beginning with foundational techniques that are simple to apply and safe to explore.
Along the way, you’ll:
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Read tissue response through touch
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Practice consent as an ongoing dialogue
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Integrate assists into real class settings
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Know when to assist — and when not to
You’ll move from theoretical to embodied — one layer at a time.
Teach Touch with Confidence, Clarity, and Consent
By the end of this journey, you’ll:
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Offer touch backed by anatomical and biomechanical intelligence
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Master over 50 techniques — applied with clarity and intention
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Know why, where, and how to assist
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Teach diverse bodies with clarity and safety
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Center consent and trauma awareness in every class
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Stand in your skillset with professionalism and purpose
You won’t hesitate.
You won’t hope you’re doing it right.
You will know.
REAL STORIES FROM YOGA TEACHERS LIKE YOU
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.
-TREVA, RYT200