Thursday Aug 07, 2025

HANDS-ON-ASSISTS FOR ĀSANA: is yoga better with touch?

EPISODE 18

Join Sandy and Keith as they discuss the art of hands-on-assists for yoga āsana.

Why are they no longer called “adjustments”?

How do we manage consent?

How do we offer a private moment in a group class through the magic of touch?

There is also a great discussion into how our approach has changed over the last few decades including the impact COVID has had on hands-on offerings.

And finally, why we don’t ask people to tell us about their injuries…

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Keith's studio in Penrith, Bija Yoga. Contact Keith for info on teacher training!

Sandy teaches at Folde Yoga in Nipaluna/Hobart and has online classes available at sandyking.com.au

Learn about Golden Yoga School teacher training 2026 here : sandyking.com.au/tt

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Last 2 spots for Thai Yoga Holiday in October! Visit sandyking.com.au/thai-yoga-holiday for all info.

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Shoutout to Liberation Lab with Jules and Martyna Febre: https://www.union.fit/orgs/liberation-lab

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Follow your co-hosts on instagram:
Keith @bija_yoga
Sandy @sandykingyoga

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