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
    WELCOME AND COURSE ORIENTATION
    • START HERE
    • HOW TO TAKE THIS COURSE
    • SYLLABUS
    • ABOUT YOUR FACULTY
    • COURSE MATERIALS
    • Q&A
  • 2
    LESSON ONE: OVERVIEW OF SEQUENCING
    • JOURNAL REFLECTION #1
    • INTRODUCTION TO LESSON ONE
    • OVERVIEW OF SEQUENCING
    • TYPES OF SEQUENCING
    • JOURNAL REFLECTION #2
    • SEQUENCING FACTORS
    • QUIZ: OVERVIEW OF SEQUENCING
    • LESSON SUMMARY
  • 3
    LESSON TWO: PEAK POSES & COMPONENT PARTS
    • INTRODUCTION TO LESSON TWO
    • PEAK POSE SEQUENCING
    • COMPONENT PARTS AND COMPONENT PART BRAINSTORM
    • COMPONENT PART BRAINSTORM: DEBRIEF
    • ACTIVITY 1: SAMPLE POSES
    • ANSWER KEY: ACTIVITY 1 - SAMPLE POSES
    • LESSON SUMMARY
  • 4
    LESSON THREE: PRACTICE
    • INTRODUCTION TO LESSON THREE
    • ACTIVITY 2: COMPONENT PARTS
    • ANSWER KEY: ACTIVITY 2 - COMPONENT PARTS
    • ACTIVITY 3: FIVE POSES TO HANDSTAND
    • ANSWER KEY: ACTIVITY 3 - FIVE POSES TO HANDSTAND
    • LESSON SUMMARY
  • 5
    LESSON FOUR: PUTTING IT TOGETHER
    • PUTTING IT TOGETHER
    • ACTIVITY 4: ORDERING YOUR POSES
    • ANSWER KEY: ACTIVITY 4 - ORDERING YOUR POSES
    • LESSON SUMMARY
  • 6
    CONCLUSION
    • FINAL ASSESSMENT
    • ACADEMIC HONOR
    • CONCLUSION AND OUTSIDE PRACTICE

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Meet Your Instructor

  • Rachel Scott

    Senior Instructor

    Rachel Scott

    Rachel is a teacher trainer, mentor, and author based in Colorado. Practical and funny, she has a keen knack for breaking down complex topics into actionable skills. She loves inspiring her students to discover their voice and realize their passion and potential as yoga teachers. The Program Director for the YTT, she has also written five yoga books and shares her resources freely on you YouTube channel. Find out more at www.rachelyoga.com.

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