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What’s the Best Way to Sequence a Yoga Class?

What’s the Best Way to Sequence a Yoga Class?

FromYoga Meets Movement Science


What’s the Best Way to Sequence a Yoga Class?

FromYoga Meets Movement Science

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Oct 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This episode might change the way you think about yoga sequencing!In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen have a thorough, nuanced discussion about yoga sequencing. Using a movement science lens, they cover what yoga sequencing is, why it matters, some common approaches to sequencing, and they include a special focus on “peak pose sequencing” – arguably the most popular style of sequencing out there!Jenni and Travis cover some of the advantages of peak pose sequencing as well as some very surprising disadvantages of this sequencing style that seem to be largely overlooked in the yoga world.Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!Resources mentioned in this episode:Jenni’s email newsletterBlog post: Yoga Pose/Counterpose Rules: Are They Necessary?Blog post: 3 Claims About the Body Yoga Teachers Should Stop MakingStrength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & TravisYoga class & continuing ed course memberships on Jenni’s websiteCatherine Wilkinson – excellent evidence-based yoga teacher trainings in South Africa (and online!)To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / InstagramMusic used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.
Released:
Oct 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (49)

Yoga Meets Movement Science takes a science-based look at many of the common questions, myths, and controversies that arise in the realms of yoga, movement, and fitness. Join yoga teacher and educator Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor and longtime yogi Travis Pollen on this crash course, where the worlds of yoga and movement science collide!