In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc discusses the essential elements of sequencing in vinyasa yoga. She shares five key tips for creating effective and engaging classes, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful sequencing to enhance the student experience. The conversation covers the bell curve structure, the incorporation of themes, working towards peak poses, balancing movement across different planes, and the significance of closing with intention. Lauren encourages both teachers and students to appreciate the art and science of yoga sequencing.
Takeaways
- Thoughtful sequencing enhances the student experience.
- Following a bell curve structure prepares the body and mind.
- Incorporating themes creates deeper meaning in practice.
- Working towards a peak pose requires preparation and intention.
- Balancing movement across multiple planes is essential for a holistic practice.
- Closing with intention helps integrate the experience of the class.
- Sequencing is both a science and an art that evolves over time.
- Teachers should experiment with different sequencing techniques.
- Students should notice how different classes feel and why.
- Creating a strong class structure can make teaching easier and more effective.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Sequencing in Yoga
02:06 The Bell Curve: Structuring Your Class
05:17 Incorporating Themes for Intentional Practice
08:49 Working Towards a Peak Pose
12:46 Balancing Movement: Exploring Different Planes
15:08 Closing with Intention: The Importance of Integration
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