When I first started teaching yoga, most of the teachers in my training (including myself) were confused and concerned about properly sequencing their classes. No matter how devoted your practice was before you started teaching, suddenly switching roles and being responsible for safe, effective sequences can really be daunting! While some wonder if they can fill each hour of time with something new and valuable, others worry about recreating the flow and magic that hooked them in the first place.

Through my own time and experience as a yoga instructor, I recently created a handy sequencing guide designed to address all these issues. It demonstrates how instructors of all yoga styles can use themes to create safe, effective, and memorable yoga classes. In addition to the guide, there are sample classes to see the sequences in action as well as a section on how to structure plans to take to your class. The cool thing about using plans is that once you've done what you consider to be a good one, you have a record of it and can pull it out on any rainy day when you're pressed for time going into class.

If you're interested in the eYoga Sequencing Guide, for less than ten bucks (with Paypal), you can download the 17-page guide in .pdf form directly from the Shop on my website:

everybodyYoga.us

It's my hope that new instructors will become more confident and comfortable in their new instructor shoes, and I think this makes a great supplement to your teacher certification training. If you have the guide, please feel free to post your comments and let me know how helpful it was for you!

Thanks, and Namaste,

elizabeth of eYoga
everybodyYoga.us

Post edited by: eYoga, at: 2008/11/12 11:59

Post edited by: eYoga, at: 2009/02/19 15:18

Hi I just purchased your book on sequencing and think it will be very helpful...I just completed my 300 hours and havent actually taught a class yet. I find myself thinking constantly about how I will teach the class!! I am going to use your suggestions to plan a few classes. I would like a few more examples of themes as I think that is a fantastic way to coordinate a class. I find that the sequencing they have on the website is old and never is updated!! Thanks~Liz

Heya Liz,

Thanks for your feedback, which has helped me as well, and best of luck as you start leading others in their journey and practice. You're a step ahead with this information; as they say, "I wish I knew then what I know now!" ;-) I have to chuckle as I think back to my first class, which my fitness director described as "piecey" (she was kind). Now that I work within themes, there's a better flow and my students remember and refer back to the classes.

I think the ultimate key is sharing what you know, and with 300 hours under your belt, I know you have a lot to share! A little brainstorming will lead you to that bottomless well of class ideas, more importantly ones that come from your own heart and your own experience.

Changing lives, one asana at a time! You go, girl.

elizabeth

Post edited by: eYoga, at: 2008/11/14 12:01