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.
GO ON A HIP OPENING SAFARI
The terrain of the hips, much like the African plains, provide endless opportunities for exploration. The pelvic girdle consists of 3 pairs of bones, roughly 17 muscles, and connects the axial skeleton to the lower limbs. This
AIM TRUE WITH DHANURASANA: A 75-MINUTE FLOW SEQUENCE
Dhanurasana is an energizing pose that elongates the spine, opens the shoulders and expands the heart. And, if you (or your students) tend to shy away from backbends, this 75-minute flow sequence will make this challenging pose much more
THE PERFECT POST-TRAVEL YIN YOGA SEQUENCE
The thrill of adventures call us to explore a world outside our home, and yet being on-the-go can take a toll on our bodies. Long periods in a seated position are often required on a journey. This can result in spinal
STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE IN 15-MINUTES
To maintain a healthy spine and move gracefully between yoga poses, it's essential to strengthen your core. While you might think a strong center is only necessary for more challenging poses, like inversions, it is also necessary for better balance and
15-MINUTE YOGA SEQUENCE TO IMPROVE CORE STRENGTH
Seamless transitions and inversions in a yoga practice require movement from a strong and stable center. While there are four main muscle groups that form the abdominals, the transversus abdominis (TVA) is the deepest layer that stabilizes the entire trunk of
YIN YOGA SEQUENCE TO WELCOME CHANGES IN LIFE
Change is an inevitable part of the human experience, and we can use this yin yoga sequence to welcome changes in life. Growing up, I often forced changes in my life through willpower and the need to control my environment. This
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
