BUILD PURPOSEFUL CLASS SEQUENCES
Creating a unique yoga sequence is a lot like building a cairn; one pose stacks on the next with end goal of providing a clear, safe, and enjoyable journey for the traveler. Teaching a fast-paced flow? Looking for a smooth, restorative sequence at the end of the day? Check out our favorite poses, variations, and sequencing ideas that you can easily integrate into your own teaching routines.
BUILD LENGTH AND STRENGTH FOR WARRIOR 3
Warrior 3 can be a challenging yoga pose, and for good reason. On a physical level, it requires length of the hamstrings, openness of the shoulders, and strength of the core. Mentally, you are called to a higher level of awareness
STRETCH THE SIDE BODY AND PREPARE FOR TWISTING POSES
I am a huge fan of taking yoga classes of all styles. The following sequence is inspired by a local Sarasota studio, Yoga from the Heart. The Iyengar-influenced approach taught there is done is an extremely safe way, and I just
HANUMANASANA PREP: A YIN YOGA SEQUENCE FOR THE SPLITS
Hanumanasana, or the yoga splits, is a challenging posture where both legs are doing opposite actions. I recall learning basic gymnastics at the ripe, young age of 5. This led to baton-twirling, and within a year, I was cut from the squad.
SLEEP BETTER AT NIGHT WITH THIS BEDTIME YIN YOGA SEQUENCE
Yin yoga as a great way to prepare the body and mind for a good night's rest. Now, I'm naturally a deep sleeper who falls into a slumber almost immediately, and can do so almost anywhere. In fact, there was one