The Art of Assisting Weekend Immersion with Dana Damara
Join Dana Damara at Metta Yoga for Module 5 of her 300-Hour Embodied Yoga Method, an advanced yoga training rooted in embodied practice, philosophy, somatics, subtle body study, leadership, and teaching mastery.
This weekend immersion may be taken as part of the full 300-hour training or as a stand-alone module for those who want to deepen their learning in a specific area of practice.
About This Module
In this module, you’ll explore the art of safe, supportive, and empowering hands-on assists rooted in consent, communication, and the energetics of touch.
You’ll learn how to assist a range of postures with greater confidence and sensitivity, while honoring each student’s unique body, boundaries, and comfort level.
What You’ll Explore
The foundations of safe and supportive hands-on assisting
Consent, communication, and student-centered touch
How to assist a range of postures with clarity and confidence
The energetics of touch and presence
Assisting for inversions, arm balances, and more complex shapes
How to support students without forcing or overcorrecting
Why This Module Matters
Assisting is not about fixing a student’s posture. It is about offering support, awareness, and connection in a way that respects the whole person.
This module helps teachers refine their ability to see students clearly, communicate with care, and offer hands-on support that feels grounded, respectful, and empowering.
Who This Is For
This immersion is designed for:
Yoga teachers
Teachers-in-training
Dedicated practitioners
Students interested in hands-on assisting
Anyone wanting to develop more confidence, sensitivity, and skill in supporting students through touch
Weekend Schedule
Friday, May 21: 6:00pm–9:00pm
Saturday, May 22: 11:00am–6:00pm
Sunday, May 23: 11:00am–6:00pm
Held in-person at Metta Yoga San Rafael, with live online attendance available via Zoom.
Registration
Registration is managed directly through Dana Damara’s website. This module can be taken as a stand-alone training or as part of the full 300-hour pathway.
Click the button below to be redirected to Dana’s page, where you can sign up for this individual module or explore the full 300-hour training.
About Dana Damara
Dana Damara is a Master Yoga Teacher Trainer, speaker, published author, and healer dedicated to supporting others in realizing their worth. As an embodiment coach, Reiki Master, Astrologist, and sound healer, she offers private healing, coaching, yoga sessions, and astrology readings.
Through her work, Dana helps elevate your energy to align with your soul’s calling. Whether in private sessions, group classes, global workshops, trainings or retreats, she creates the space you need for true transformation and celebrates your journey as you rise.