Debbie1013
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Class massage
I am interested in starting yoga. I was observing a small yoga class, attended by 4 people. At the end of the class, while everyone was cooling down, the instructor began rubbing everyones shoulders, feet and hands. Is this unusual?
Posted On: 2011/03/29 10:04
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Timothy
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Re:Class massage
Yes, that is unusual but not totally uncommon. It can definitely be a boundary issue (even being touched or assisted at all in a yoga class can be uncomfortable to some). If you are not comfortable with a teacher touching or physically assisting you just let them know before the yoga class.
Namaste,
Timothy
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Posted On: 2011/04/07 10:17
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