Sequencing doesn’t start with themes or peak poses, it starts with understanding the pose itself. In this episode, I introduce pose literacy and explain why it’s the missing link behind clearer, safer, and more intelligent sequencing. Using Downward-Facing Dog as a real example, I break down how learning to read a pose beyond alignment can completely change how you teach, sequence, and support your students.

Episode Highlights:

• Why modern sequencing often skips the most essential step
• What pose literacy is, and why alignment alone isn’t enough
• How low pose literacy leads to guesswork, overload, and unsafe sequencing
• A pose-literacy breakdown of Downward-Facing Dog
• How a pose-first approach transforms sequencing and teaching confidence

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A deep dive into yoga sequencing, what it actually is, why it matters, and the most common mistakes yoga teachers make when planning classes, I break down the difference between choreography and intentional sequencing, explore the role of the pranic and nervous systems, and share nine sequencing missteps to avoid for safer, smarter, and more sustainable teaching. This episode is especially relevant for yoga teachers who want to build confidence, longevity, and depth in their classes.

Episode Highlights:

• What is sequencing
• Why sequencing is a skill, not a formula
• What yoga sequencing truly means beyond pose choreography
• How thoughtful sequencing supports safety, longevity, and nervous system regulation
• The role of structure, progression, intention, and integration in class planning
• Why sequencing shapes the energetic and pranic arc of a class
• How intelligent sequencing builds trust, confidence, and professional credibility

The 9 Sequencing Mistakes to Avoid:

1. Treating sequencing as simply linking poses together
2. Over-focusing on peak poses at the expense of purpose
3. Skipping joint preparation and intelligent warm-ups
4. Overloading classes with too many poses
5. Neglecting counter-poses and proper class closure
6. Designing sequences based on personal preference instead of student needs
7. Ignoring the energetic arc and pranic system
8. Forcing philosophy or over-theming without embodiment
9. Failing to teach toward longevity and sustainable practice

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As we begin a new year, I’m reflecting on a question that quietly shapes every yoga teacher’s journey: why do you teach? In this episode, I share personal insights from my own path, the lessons that only time and experience reveal, and why certifications alone don’t create longevity in teaching. I also share details about the upcoming 300-hour online teacher training, live Q&A session, and important dates if you’re considering taking the next step in your practice or teaching.

Episode Highlights:

• Why certifications and accumulated hours don’t guarantee confidence or sustainability
• The difference between loving yoga and being able to teach it long-term
• How burnout, injury, and doubt reveal the importance of a deeper “why”
• Why purpose in teaching is personal, evolving, and not meant for performance
• The connection between discipline, consistency, and Sutra 1.14
• 5 Important things about your why
• Key updates on the upcoming 300-hour online teacher training and live Q&A

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