Sequencing Fundamentals & Guidelines
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Overview
In this lesson, we introduce the factors involved in sequencing poses.
Objective
Lay the foundation for sequencing poses to safely and effectively meet class objectives.
What You'll Get
Describe general categories of class objectives. Name aspects of an asana that are utilized in effective sequencing. Describe a basic principle of sequencing related to complexity of poses and describe how to guide students’ attention in a way that is consistent with this sequencing principle. Explain the Desikachar approach to sequencing dynamic and static poses. Describe priorities when moving through the arc of a class. Show how sequencing takes into account the relationship between poses. Speak to the caution around artistic sequencing.
Introduction
There are few “hard and fast” rules in yoga teaching. Different lineages have different approaches. And even within a single lineage, the response to most questions is, “That depends upon the student, situation and intention.”
Still, particularly as a new yoga teacher, it’s helpful to have some guidelines from which to begin. So, we have gathered guiding principles culled from multiple expert sources for mindful sequencing.
What is Involved in Sequencing?
Sequencing takes into account the intention, the students, the individual poses and the relationship of the poses with each other. This knowledge is used to guide the safe and mindful placement of poses to meet an objective.
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