111: Sequencing 1

Sequencing is the hidden art of a yoga class. Through mindful and smart sequencing, you will create a safe, powerful, and inspirational asana journey for your students. By the end of this course, you will set the foundation for understanding the purpose of sequencing, be able to identify different sequencing styles, and lay the essential groundwork for being able to create smart and safe peak pose sequences.

Note for CE Credits: If you are a current teacher taking this course for Yoga Alliance CE credits, you may submit for 3 hours of credit in Teaching Methodology via the Yoga Alliance website.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • List three reasons that sequencing is important and identify five factors to consider when developing your sequence.

  • Define three benefits of peak pose sequencing and set your foundation for sequencing smartly and safely.

  • Define "component part" and identify the component parts for a given posture.

Course Curriculum

111: Sequencing 1

    1. START HERE

    2. HOW TO TAKE THIS COURSE

    3. SYLLABUS

    4. ABOUT YOUR FACULTY

    5. COURSE MATERIALS

    6. Q&A

    1. JOURNAL REFLECTION #1

    2. INTRODUCTION TO LESSON ONE

    3. OVERVIEW OF SEQUENCING

    4. TYPES OF SEQUENCING

    5. JOURNAL REFLECTION #2

    6. SEQUENCING FACTORS

    7. QUIZ: OVERVIEW OF SEQUENCING

    8. LESSON SUMMARY

    1. INTRODUCTION TO LESSON TWO

    2. PEAK POSE SEQUENCING

    3. COMPONENT PARTS AND COMPONENT PART BRAINSTORM

    4. COMPONENT PART BRAINSTORM: DEBRIEF

    5. ACTIVITY 1: SAMPLE POSES

    6. ANSWER KEY: ACTIVITY 1 - SAMPLE POSES

    7. LESSON SUMMARY

    1. INTRODUCTION TO LESSON THREE

    2. ACTIVITY 2: COMPONENT PARTS

    3. ANSWER KEY: ACTIVITY 2 - COMPONENT PARTS

    4. ACTIVITY 3: FIVE POSES TO HANDSTAND

    5. ANSWER KEY: ACTIVITY 3 - FIVE POSES TO HANDSTAND

    6. LESSON SUMMARY

    1. PUTTING IT TOGETHER

    2. ACTIVITY 4: ORDERING YOUR POSES

    3. ANSWER KEY: ACTIVITY 4 - ORDERING YOUR POSES

    4. LESSON SUMMARY

    1. FINAL ASSESSMENT

    2. ACADEMIC HONOR

    3. CONCLUSION AND OUTSIDE PRACTICE

About this course

  • $45.00
  • 34 lessons

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Student Reviews

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Interesting and difficult

Joan Turlington

I’m finding this whole course so interesting! But this is the first lesson that I’ve had no experience with, so it took longer and was harder to get my head ...

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I’m finding this whole course so interesting! But this is the first lesson that I’ve had no experience with, so it took longer and was harder to get my head around. Plus I’m working through an injury and I can’t do all the poses required, so it made it harder and a little overwhelming. I hope I’ll have time to come back and make it up!

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learned a lot

Margo Leight

tough course because of the number of variables to consider

tough course because of the number of variables to consider

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Mystery of Sequencing

Jacqui Jesso

Awesome demystification of the art of sequencing and wonderful guide for structuring up classes effectively!

Awesome demystification of the art of sequencing and wonderful guide for structuring up classes effectively!

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Baby steps appreciated

Virginia Rego

At the outset, when I looked at the course book, I was intimidated by component parts and sequencing. This course took me longer than the previous ones I thi...

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At the outset, when I looked at the course book, I was intimidated by component parts and sequencing. This course took me longer than the previous ones I think because I was trying to go slowly to absorb the content. My slower pace along with Rachel's carefully guided practice has resulted in a level of confidence that I didn't have going in - intimidation gone!

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Very helpful!

Shauna Zapp

This course offers step by step instructions on how to identify componenents needed to achieve a peak pose and how to insert poses into your sequence that sh...

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This course offers step by step instructions on how to identify componenents needed to achieve a peak pose and how to insert poses into your sequence that share the same componentes to be sure your students are ready.

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Great foundation for teaching coherent and logical classes

Abigail Watkins

The structure of a yoga class is often felt intuitively by the students. This course gave me insight into how the best yoga classes appear so seamless in br...

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The structure of a yoga class is often felt intuitively by the students. This course gave me insight into how the best yoga classes appear so seamless in bringing me on a journey. I am very excited to build my own classes in the future.

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loved this

Kate Shaw

Really enjoyed this module. It got me thinking about the component parts of a pose in a way I haven't done .before. I have to say I was a bit foxed by the ...

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Really enjoyed this module. It got me thinking about the component parts of a pose in a way I haven't done .before. I have to say I was a bit foxed by the hamstring question in the final quiz so I'll have to give those poses and my hamstrings some more thought

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Accurately on-point with everything

Julia Dorazio

Are well thought of, intelligently done in a safe, alignment base system - superbly put together with a lot of love/joy & enthusiasm put into it - I am s...

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Are well thought of, intelligently done in a safe, alignment base system - superbly put together with a lot of love/joy & enthusiasm put into it - I am sincerely grateful for the experience - wholehearted Thank You & Namaste - Julia

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The learning curve

Amanda Alexander

Wow! I have learned so much in each section of our training so far but sequencing was the first section where I REALLY felt the gap between being a student a...

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Wow! I have learned so much in each section of our training so far but sequencing was the first section where I REALLY felt the gap between being a student and learning the role of teacher. I took this section much slower because it was tougher in application but the lesson was really thoughtful and thorough gave me so much to work with moving forward in my development.

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Sequencing to Peak Poses

Kimberly MacDonald

I loved this class from Rachel Scott. I highly recommend it to compliment your yoga practice sessions with your students. I watched every peak pose video she...

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I loved this class from Rachel Scott. I highly recommend it to compliment your yoga practice sessions with your students. I watched every peak pose video she provided which helped me refine my vocabulary when instructing students to start, be in and complete different poses.

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Meet Your Instructor

E-RYT 500, LMT, MFA, MS Rachel Scott

Teacher trainer, author and ERYT 500 instructor, Rachel has spent thousands of hours leading YTTs, mentoring teachers and helping students uncover and express their voice, passion and potential by building the pragmatic skills that they need to share their own teaching voice with confidence.

To build this robust and transformational YTT, she combined her extensive academic training as an educator (M.Sci Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies, BA Columbia University, Phi Beta Kappa) with her cumulative experience as a trainer, teacher, and mentor.

An anatomy nerd, Rachel is also a licensed massage therapist and has spent hundreds of hours in the cadaver lab. Her books include, "Yoga for Mind, Body & Spirit," "Living Yoga," and "Head Over Heels: A Yogis' Guide to Dating." Connect with her on Instagram and YouTube @rachelscottyoga.