Mastering the Assist: Verbal, Props, and Hands-on Techniques

with Megan Reznicek

Friday, May 29 - Sunday, May 31, 2026

18 Hours

Elevate your teaching and refine the art of supportive, ethical, and confident assists—from verbal cues to hands-on touch.

Over three immersive days, you’ll gain practical tools, deepen your understanding of anatomy, refine your language, and build trust through skillful and intentional assisting. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting out, you'll leave this training with:

•  A comprehensive assists manual featuring 50 Hatha poses

•  Practice in verbal, prop-based, and hands-on assists

•  A clear understanding of the ethics of touch, consent, and body language

•  Real-time feedback and peer practice to grow your confidence

•  A specialized restorative & acupressure session to expand your assist toolkit

•  Yoga Alliance Accredited

Training Highlights:

• ✔ Verbal and tactile assist strategies for alignment and support

• ✔ When (and when not) to deepen a student’s pose

• ✔ Anatomy-informed touch: hands-on with intelligence

• ✔ Partner work, teaching practicums & reflective exercises

• ✔ Learn how to assist in a way that honors safety, boundaries, and intention

You’ll walk away with the skills to see your students more clearly, offer meaningful support, and create a more empowered classroom.

Pricing:

• $425 for just this module

• $4,200 for all modules

About Megan Reznicek:

Megan Reznicek is a 500HR E-RYT yoga teacher with over a decade of experience guiding students and mentoring instructors. Her teaching is grounded in anatomical intelligence, intuitive cueing, and a deep respect for her ongoing studentship.

Megan has completed over 800 hours of yoga training, including her 500 hours of foundational Yoga Alliance certification and more than 300 additional hours of continuing education. She studied hands-on assists in-depth with top teachers at Boston’s Down Under School of Yoga, where she refined her skill in alignment, ethical touch, and intelligent support.

She’s led countless classes, workshops, and teacher trainings across the country (and world!) and is known for her compassionate, grounded, and informed approach to hands-on assists. Megan blends real world experience, yogic philosophy, and functional alignment into every training—helping teachers not only understand assists but embody them with confidence and care.

With a background in movement education and creative facilitation, Megan brings both structure and fun to this immersive weekend. You'll learn from someone who has been in the seat of the teacher for years—and who truly believes that assisting is as much an art as it is a science.

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