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7. Consistency Beats Variety in Yoga Class Sequencing
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Are you spending too much time planning each yoga class? Changing your approach could benefit both you and your students! You’ll feel more relaxed, your students will grow better, and the entire experience will be more fun for everyone involved.
In this episode we explore the importance of consistency over variety when planning yoga classes. I'll walk you through some basics of exercise physiology to demonstrate how consistent sequencing not only enhances learning but also deepens students’ connection to the practice. Plus, I share practical ways to simplify class planning, keeping it fresh without losing the grounding benefits of a consistent container.
You'll Learn:
• Why too much variety can hinder student growth and engagement
• How exercise physiology principles, like specificity and progressive overload, apply to yoga teaching
• Ways to shift focus from your own performance to student-centered teaching, so you feel more confident in your yoga class and your students feel more consistent
• Practical strategies to build consistency while reducing class prep time
• Benefits of a more consistent class structure for students’ nervous systems and learning
Tune in to learn how a few small adjustments can elevate your teaching, build your students’ confidence, and save you time.
Resources Mentioned:
• The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery (2nd edition)
• Yoga Journal article on common yoga teaching mistakes: https://www.yogajournal.com/teach/yoga-sequences/
• Download Sage’s Greatest Hits Lesson Plan
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