Assisting and Adjusting

Question 1

Principles of assisting

Answer 1

• form of communication
• physical and energetic
• be clear with your energetic intention

Question 2

Name the 3 main types of adjusting.

Answer 2

1. Physical demonstration 2. Verbal adjusting 3. Physical adjusting

Question 3

3 types of assists

Answer 3

1. stabilising
2. directional
3. deepening

Question 4

What is a stabilising assist?

Answer 4

• stabilise from the ground up
• pressing into the 4 corners of their feet, stacking knee over the ankle

Question 5

What is a directional assist?

Answer 5

• direct the students toward their potential
• drawing attention to one place to engage, relax, extend, flex
• remain directional not forceful

Question 6

What is a deepening assist?

Answer 6

• deepen the expression of the pose and open avenues for students to feel and experience a place they may not yet have been in their practice
• acknowledging that the student has a good foundation and awareness before offering this assist

Question 7

Importance of the entry and exit

Answer 7

• check in - am i breathing, lets the student know you have arrived
• know what you intend before you step in
• check out - once the assist has been given, you need to move on
• soften your touch and move with awareness out of their space

Question 8

Assist from the ground up

Answer 8

1. feet and legs
2. pelvis, subtle adjustments will access the lumbar spine
3. spine, support and lengthen
4. limbs/extremities