#60 MINUTE POWER YOGA SEQUENCE HOW TO#
#60 MINUTE POWER YOGA SEQUENCE FREE#

Low-lunge twists, extended heart-openers, deep forward folds, even some balancing poses – pick two things that will give the class a taste of what you will be serving, and place them delicately within the sequence. The Sun Salutations are the perfect place to showcase your creativity. Make this a nice, juicy sequence, about 5-10 minutes, and spend ample time cueing the breath. I like putting some core work in here, too, holding Plank or Two-Legged Tabletops, reminding the students to channel their strength before they begin.

Decide what those will be (Crow, Half Moon, Handstand, etc.) and spend time opening those muscles directly at the start of the practice. The students need to breathe into their bodies, and connect with themselves and the muscles required for the most difficult postures. The warm-up is that first taste of what the teacher is sharing. But there needs to be something – small or large – to inspire the rest of the sequence and give the students a sense of focus for their practice. I’ve taught classes themed around compassion and heart-openers, classes on strength that use core and classes on release that hone in on the breath through extended holds. But the “theme” doesn’t necessarily have to be a pose. Good teachers open and strengthen each of the muscles required for the peak posture throughout class, allowing a greater range of accessibility for the students. It can be anything, though more advanced postures are often chosen (i.e. In teacher training, we define the “peak posture” as that one pose which determines the rest of class. There is a noticeable difference between classes that build toward something larger versus classes that are put together at random.

#60 MINUTE POWER YOGA SEQUENCE HOW TO#

Consider these the blueprints to help you navigate and learn how to sequence a Vinyasa flow class: Create a Theme I want them to move, I want them to laugh, I want them to reconnect, but mostly I want them to find a home inside of themselves. It’s a great way to experience teaching and you’ll pick up some solid tips and hints about vinyasa flow classes.

#60 MINUTE POWER YOGA SEQUENCE FREE#

I recommend taking part in the free 30 Day Yoga Challenge. By taking classes regularly and observing how others teach, you’ll expand your repertoire and take part in more sequences. Other than that, I like to keep it creative and casual.Ī great way to learn is through others. the class energy is low, everyone is new, most of the class is injured), I have a basic, nourishing sequence that I can implement in a moment’s notice. If, for any reason, I have to change my plans (i.e. Teachers show up with a specific offering and modify according to class needs. Given the right tools, anyone can create a good class by reading bodies and responding to energies.

60 minute power yoga sequence