Aspen Yoga Teacher Charged With Sexual Assault

In a yoga class, an instructor may sometimes assist the students for proper alignment and adjusting for attaining a perfect pose.

In case you want to assist the student physically with the particular asana or correct a particular movement, take prior permission of the student. The student should be educated that they have an option to decline an assist. It is better to exercise caution than to face charges of sexual assault.

Make a written policy on the subject and educate the students accordingly. Explain why physical assist may be required and how you will be making adjustments before beginning of the class. What is the benefit for the students of such an alignment or adjustment?

Best option is to arrange for female yoga instructors for a women's yoga class.

Recently, an Aspen yoga instructor was charged on 02 March 09 with multiple felonies in connection with alleged sexual assaults that took place while he was working at a local studio.
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