About the Advanced Hands-on Assist Training
In this 25-hour training, led by Valery and Nush, we'll explore how to use touch in a thoughtful and supportive way, combining hands-on assist techniques, anatomy, and elements of Zen Thai Shiatsu.
We'll work with both foundational and advanced yoga postures, learn how to adapt assists to different bodies, and explore when and how touch can be helpful.
An essential part of the training will be Zen Thai–inspired bodywork (Level 1). Zen Thai Shiatsu is a technique, that blends Thai yoga massage, Osteopathy and Chinese Medicine. A holistic approach to touch that allows us to gain more understanding on how to assist with deep awareness.
Fri, 9 April 2027 - Sun, 11 April 2027
At Unfold Studio Berlin
420 € Early Bird (available until 30.11.2026)
What you’ll learn
In this course, you’ll learn key assist techniques for foundational and advanced postures, while cultivating the inner trust needed to support others. We believe that most of this work is done by observing and listening carefully. When do I assist? When do I not?
Throughout the three days, we'll cover different aspects of hands-on assisting, with a strong focus on practical learning.
Hands-on assists for foundational + advanced postures: Explore different techniques for standing poses, twists, forward folds, backbends, arm balances, and inversions.
Anatomy + body awareness: Learn more about the spine, mobility and stability, and how this knowledge can help you give more informed assists.
Zen Thai Shiatsu: Learn a short Zen Thai–inspired bodywork sequence and explore how to bring elements of this practice into your yoga teaching.
Body reading + individual adjustments: Learn to observe different bodies and adapt your assists to individual needs.
Ethics + consent: Understand the importance of communication, boundaries, and consent when working with touch.
We'll spend a lot of time practicing on each other, giving and receiving feedback, and exploring what makes an assist feel good.
About Nush and Valery
Nush and Valery have been Yoga Teachers for the past 6+ years and been training with Gwywn Williams, the founder of Zen Thai Shiatsu in the past 3 years. We believe that Zen Thai has a great impact on our teaching and assisting style and that's why we can not wait to share these two passions.
Who is this training for?
This training is for yoga teachers who have completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and want to deepen their knowledge of hands-on assists.
Whether you already use assists in your classes or still feel a little unsure about giving them, this training will give you the opportunity to practice, refine your skills, and explore new techniques.
Example day
11:00 - 12:15 Vinyasa Yoga
12:15 - 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 - 14:30 Ethics and touch
14:30 - 16:30 Body reading + foundational poses
16:30 - 17:00 Break
17:00 - 19:00 Savasana Assists (Zen Thai inspired)
What’s included
Three days of training with Nush and Valery
A printed manual
Zen Thai inspired workshop
Two Vinyasa extended classes
Plenty of hands-on practice
Tea and small snacks
Ticket options:
420 € Early Bird ticket (until 30.11.2026)
470 € Regular ticket
Places are limited to make sure everyone has enough time to practice and receive individual feedback.
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