Hands-On Yoga Assists: A Teacher’s Guide to The Rubber Band Method®

Are you a yoga instructor seeking the confidence and skills to offer hands-on assists-safely, ethically, and with clarity?Are you looking to build a stronger student following by offering impactful assists that elevate the practice and set your teaching apart?Developed through more than a decade of refinement, student feedback, and classroom application, Hands-On Yoga Assists introduces the Rubber Band Method®-a structured, accessible system that removes the guesswork and teaches yoga instructors how to offer assists with skill, safety, and consistency. Developed by yoga educator and massage therapist Kiara Armstrong, the Rubber Band Method® offers a consent-based, anatomy-informed approach to providing hands-on assists.You will learn how to read tissues, adapt your touch to each student, and apply contact to enhance the asana practice.The method also emphasizes physical safety and longevity for teachers, helping you assist sustainably for years to come. You’ll gain tools to enhance yo