95 Smarter Not Harder: Creative Sequencing

Yoga Medicine

Feel pressured to make your classes new and exciting? More complex? More demanding? Today hosts Tiffany and Rachel offer tips for yoga teachers who are ready to work smarter, not harder, when crafting class sequences.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of starting with a clear focal point and a base class template, and the benefits of reusing past sequences. We also discuss the two parts of the creative process and what to do when you are sapped of inspiration.

Listen in to learn how to save time and energy with a simple and systematic sequencing process that brings your ideas to life.

Show Notes:

• Pressure to craft the “perfect” sequence for every class [1:10]
• Tip 1: Start with a clear focal point or intention [4:30]
• Thoughts on Peak Pose sequencing [15:40]
• Tip 2: Plan your classes, but hold your plan loosely [17:43]
• Thoughts on building a curriculum over time [21:10]
• Tip 3: Use a base class template [24:23]
• Leaving space in your sequence [27:05]
• Tip 4: Use a systematic sequencing process [32:17]
• Tip 5: Keep and reuse your sequences [38:23]
• Fear our focal point won’t be relevant to every student [42:36]
• How we record sequences and ideas [48:44]
• Working with the two phases of the creative process [53:40]
• Sources of inspiration when you’re out of ideas [55:32]
• Learning to sequence versus using a set sequence [1:01:41]
• Key takeaways, being of service [1:05:44]
• Upcoming Yoga Medicine Sequencing Teacher Training [1:08:55]

Links Mentioned:

• Watch this episode on YouTube
• Sequencing with Purpose Yoga Teacher Training
• Yoga Medicine Podcast Episodes:
  • 05: Yoga & Sustainability
  • 74: Yoga for All
  • 92: Right Brain Skills for Yoga Teachers

You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-95.

And you can find out more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com.

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