Ep 241 Keen on Yoga Podcast Adam Keen

Adam explores the complex and evolving role of touch in yoga practice. He discusses the historical context of touch in yoga, the healing potential of positive touch, and the challenges of safeguarding both students and teachers in a modern environment where boundaries have shifted. Keen emphasizes the importance of understanding good touch versus bad touch, advocating for a respectful and sensitive approach to physical interaction in yoga classes. He concludes with a call for thoughtful engagement with touch, recognizing its significance while also acknowledging the risks involved. www.keenonyoga.com | @adam_keen_ashtanga LISTEN Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keen-on-yoga-podcast/id1509303411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iM9lcw52JskHUZ2eFvVxN WATCH https://www.youtube.com/@keenonyoga SUPPORT Subscribe, like and share our videos Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf Patrons €10 per month: https://www.keenonyoga.com/patrons/ FOLLOW Website: www.keenonyoga.com Instagram: @keen_on_yoga | @adam_keen_ashtanga Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Keenonyoga Key Points • Touch in yoga has evolved significantly over the decades. • Modern boundaries around touch have made it a contentious issue. • Positive touch can aid in healing from past negative experiences. • Consent cards and verbal agreements have limitations. • Good touch should feel affirming and supportive, not corrective. • Teachers must navigate touch with sensitivity and respect. • Physical adjustments can sometimes lead to injury or discomfort. • Building a relationship with students is essential before using touch. • Feedback mechanisms are crucial for ensuring safe touch practices. • Touch should enhance the yoga experience, not detract from it. Chapters 00:00 The Evolution of Touch in Yoga 03:00 The Healing Power of Touch 05:48 Safeguarding Touch in Yoga 11:48 Defining Good Touch vs. Bad Touch 18:04 Navigating Touch with Sensitivity and Respect