01/28/2026
access to postures like malasana (squat) are often limited by fear, not flexibility
the missing piece is often not another stretch, but a teacher who knows how to create safety first
i ran my first large hands on assists workshop this past weekend
& when i tell you it went well, i mean put this on my tombstone:
“she taught people how to feel safe”
The following beautiful souls came together to build hands on skills & co created a space where real learning & healing happened.
in the video with me here, was our gentle giant he brought grounded, steady masculine presence that allowed everyone to relax
modeled vulnerability with such honesty & courage
brought power, playfulness, & joy into the room
is deeply experiential knowledge anxiety and the healing that is yoga
shared her deep well of yoga philosophy and filled in the gaps of my expertise
helped us develop sensitivity around injuries & both clear & subtle boundaries
brought joy into every corner of the room & absorbed the material with ease & grace
andrew came with an ashtanga lineage that aligned beautifully with my (semi) jiva roots & stood as a pillar of male safety & responsibility
moved bravely through the discomfort of learning to trust her own hands
recognized that this work is part of her dharma & is already stepping into bringing assists to her students back home
stepped in last minute as content support & co facilitator & became a quiet, steady current of support moving through the room truly lifesaving
if you are looking for a yoga teacher who prioritizes safety, presence, & embodied trust, these yogis showed up with open hearts & did the work with me. what we built together inside this ytt container will not stay there it will ripple outward into a world that deeply needs more grounded, responsible hands
they came from all over the country check out their pages one of them may be near you, & you might experience this work through their capable care
