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Conquer bharadvajasana with this preparatory sequence

August 23, 2016 By Rupali Embry Leave a Comment

Bharadvajasana

Bharadvajasana is one of those weird and wacky poses that I absolutely love. The first time I did this pose I thought, ‘What the heckโ€”?! Who thought this one up?!’ Of course, no one actually THOUGHT bharadvajasana up, if you subscribe to the belief (and I do) that asana evolved from the lived experience of […]

Filed Under: inspiration, techniques, yoga blog Tagged With: teaching methodology, yoga class sequencing, yoga teaching, yoga tips

7 Simple Steps to Intelligent Class Sequencing

August 9, 2016 By Rupali Embry 6 Comments

Intelligent Yoga Class Sequencing

Whenever a yoga teacher asks about class sequencing, the discussion usually starts off, โ€œwell, it depends.โ€ What it depends on are common-sense things like: What time of day is it? (Morning? Start with a warm-the-joints flow. Evening? Start more vigorous and bring it down to calm the nervous system.) Is it cold outside? (Yes? Do […]

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A ‘Vinyasa Short’ back-strengthening sequence for variety

May 10, 2016 By Tania Ingrahm Leave a Comment

Back strengthening sequence

We focus on back strengthening in this Vinyasa Short, but at first glance it may fool you. Even though back strengthening is the main focus, this sequence includes a wide range of movements: twisting, forward folding and of course, awareness and strength of the entire core. What this means is that the whole trunk gets […]

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Freshen Up Your Class Sequencing with ‘Vinyasa Shorts’

December 22, 2015 By Rupali Embry Leave a Comment

Vinyasa Shorts on YouTube

When I was teaching a million yoga classes a week and tons of privates, I was always on the hunt for class sequencing inspiration. Not because my students were bored but because I personally needed to be growing as a teacher. I really wanted to be offering new class sequences that kept things fresh for […]

Filed Under: yoga blog Tagged With: asana study, class sequences, teaching methodology, yoga class sequencing

When will I know enough…?

November 26, 2014 By Tania Ingrahm 6 Comments

When will I know enough?

Rupali and I regularly get asked for teaching tips by both new and more seasoned teachers. So this week we’re handling one of our most frequently asked questions: When will I know enough to start teaching? Which is usually asked in a variety of different guises, such as: Some of my students are more experienced […]

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