Effective Assists

Effective Assists with Daniel Rama is a Teacher Development course designed for yoga teachers ready to safely and confidently guide students into inversions and hand balancing postures. Offered exclusively through Omstars, this course focuses on clear verbal cueing, effective spotting, and hands-on assisting techniques to enhance student experience while prioritizing safety and consent.

You'll gain the knowledge needed to create a respectful, supportive classroom environment and learn when—and when not—to use physical adjustments. Daniel Rama covers essential topics including verbal cueing, minor adjustments, working with different body types, and ensuring student comfort. By completing the course, you'll earn 1 non-contact CEU hour with Yoga Alliance. This program is an ideal foundation for teachers looking to expand their skill set and begin offering thoughtful, effective hands-on assists in classes and workshops.

Why You Should Take This Program:

Learn when and how to use hands-on assists safely and effectively

Explore verbal cueing strategies to clearly guide student

Understand the fundamentals of spotting and minor physical adjustments

Gain insights on working with students of varying body types and abilities

Develop the ability to create a respectful, consent-based classroom environment

Discover what types of assists to offer—and when to avoid them

This Program Includes: 

Seven in-depth instructional videos

Expert guidance from an experienced teacher

Methodology for safe and effective assists

1 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Hours

Lifetime access to exclusive on-demand content

Program Overview:

Effective Assists is a specialized Teacher Development course designed for yoga instructors who are ready to begin guiding students into inversions and hand balancing postures with clarity, safety, and confidence. Created exclusively for Omstars by renowned teacher Daniel Rama, this course offers a comprehensive foundation in both verbal cueing and hands-on assisting techniques.