The Art of Yoga Sequencing 9781623179113, 9781623179106
Sage Rountree, "The Art of Yoga Sequencing: Contemporary Approaches and Inclusive Practices for Teachers and Practi
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Table of contents :
CONTENTS
Title Page
Praise for The Art of Yoga Sequencing
Also by Sage Rountree
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Introduction
Our Project in This Book
A Note on Westernized Yoga
Our Trail Map
part 1: a master template for sequencing
1: What Are We Doing in Asana?
Asana and Your Enlightenment
Asana and Your Energies
Asana and Your Body
How These Principles Play Out in Class
When Asana Is Not Enough for Balance
The Thing About Alignment Cues
Trust, But Verify
The Thing About Peak Pose Sequencing
The Thing About Sun Salutations
For Further Research
2: The Fundamentals of Balanced Movement
Group in Chunks: Use Kriya to Keep Things Organized
Creating a Balanced Movement Diet
Planes of Movement
The Six Moves of the Spine
The Four Lines of the Legs
The Two Core Actions
Aim to Include the 6-4-2
Other Ways to Move
Limitations to Movement
Play with Textures and Flavors
How Much to Geek Out in Class
Where to Get Fresh Ideas
Taste Before Serving
3: Creative Presentation of Your Sequence
Vinyasa as the Bottom of the Sun Salutation
Models for Presentation
Arm Positions
Hybrid Poses
Cues to Season to Taste
Part 2: key sequences
4: Centering Poses and Warm-ups
Centering Poses and Corresponding Cues
How to Read These Sequences
Supine
Prone
Sitting
Standing
5: Standing Sequences
From the Front of the Mat
From the Back Edge of the Mat
From the Wide Edge of the Mat
No Mat Required
6: Mat Sequences
Core-Focused
Hip-Focused
7: Closing Sequences
Finishing Poses
Corpse Pose Options
Part 3: planning and delivering a balanced class
8: Transitions
9: Setting the Scene
Preregistration
Props
Consent Cards
Music
Lighting
Theming
For Further Reading
10: Including Everyone in Class
Including Everyone Begins Before Students Show Up
General Principles for Including Everyone in Class
Specifics of Pre-Class Advice
When to Go Back to the Drawing Board
Further Reading on Adaptive and Accessible Yoga
11: Sequencing Over Time
Commit to a Meal Plan for a Chunk of Time
Change One or a Few Things Weekly
Add More Variety While Keeping a Consistent Container
Cycle Seasonally
Part 4: sample class plans
12: Basics and Fundamentals Class Plans
13: Flow Class Plans
14: Gentle Class Plans
15: Yin Class Plans
For Further Reading
Dialing in the Right Stress Stimulus
16: Restorative Class Plans
For Further Reading
Dialing in the Right Stress Stimulus
Part 5: create your own lesson plans
17: How to Plan
18: Template for Lesson Plans
Class Title
Location
Date
Time
Length
Theme or Destination
Setup
Centering
Warm-up Sequence
Standing Sequences
Mat Sequences
Finishing Poses
Post-Class Reflection
Acknowledgments
Index
About the Models
About the Author
About North Atlantic Books
