25hr Hands-on Assist TT with Alex

25 Hr Hands-on Wisdom YTT

Name: SHA-LA Studios
Address: Mülhauser Str. 6, Berlin, 10405, DE
Telephone: +49 179 8382135
Price range: *

With Alex Perez at SHA-LA Xberg, The Church

May 2, 3 & 4, 2025

Join Alex on a transformative journey of hands-on wisdom, where science converges with the art of touch. As a licensed medical doctor and dedicated yoga instructor, Alex invites you to explore the rich interplay of anatomical knowledge and sacred touch in yoga assists.

Philosophy:

Mastery comes not just from technique but from a profound connection to oneself and others. With safety of your students as the foundation, you will learn to offer assists with clarity of intention, guided by an in-depth understanding of the human body and basic biomechanics.

Training Highlights:

Anatomy and Alignment: Dive deep into the anatomical intricacies of yoga poses. Understand alignment principles that ensure both safety and efficacy in your assists.

Sacred Touch and Partner Yoga: Explore the sacred dimension of touch. Learn to improve the cohesion and intimacy within a group or yoga class through unique partner yoga exercises.

Zen Thai Principles: Uncover the principles of Thai Massage and Zen Philosophy, enriching your toolkit with holistic and therapeutic touch techniques.

Real Class Setting Practice: Apply your learning in real class settings. Practice assisting in live classes, honing your skills under the guidance of Alex or other teachers at SHA-LA.

Outcomes:

Upon completion, you will emerge equipped to assist any pose, grounded in a solid understanding of underlying principles of hands-on assists. Able to develop your unique style and approach to touch, empowered to create a nurturing and transformative experience in your classes. You will be comfortable giving a complete Thai Massage sequence.

Bio

Alex is a yoga teacher and a licensed medical doctor.

Over the course of his apprenticeship, Alex developed his own way of teaching yoga, a non-rigid and modern form based on a scientific understanding of movement and of the body. His classes contain elements from many styles of yoga along with his unique touch of creativity and play.

Alex uses his profound anatomical and physiological knowledge to adapt his guidance to the unique physiognomy of each of his students, herewith creating a safe environment for all to freely express their body wisdom through movement.

Alex teaches workshops, trainings and festivals internationally. He is currently based in Berlin, Germany.

Date: Friday-Sunday, May 2, 3 & 4, 2025.

Price: 390€ early bird (ends on Jan 30, 2025 and 440€ regular).

Schedule overview:

Friday:

13:00 - 14:30 - Asana Masterclass

14:45 - 16:00 - Introduction to the Concept of Alignment

16:00 - 18:00 - Asana Lab + Assist practice

18:00 - 19:30 - Body Reading and Freedom of Touch

Saturday:

11:00 - 12:30 - Asana Masterclass

12:30 - 14:00 - Principles of Hands-on Assists