How to Create a Yoga Class Like a Master

It is much more than just a body mind practice, experiencing yoga makes heart-warming changes in us all — M Damen • Pixabay Yoga: Beyond the Practice To an Unexpected Experience laterby Lina Olivencia Mar 13 · 2 min read A teacher has to designer a yoga class in such way that it is interesting and effective for the students. An ability to set up a yoga class, be you brand spanking new and training for the first time or teaching 100s of classes is important in your journey as an instructor. This blog will take you through the steps to build a sequence that they LOVE!

Understanding Your Students

First of all, before you can create a lesson plan for your class, it is important to find out what the needs and preferences are of our students. Their skills, interests and goals are also important to take into account. Knowing this will allow you to mold your class around their perspective and help them get the most out of it.

Create a Welcoming Atmosphere

Creating the perfect vibe is so important in a yoga class. So the right type of light, music and a perfect mood in all respects — it will play an important role where your students practice. A relaxing, homely ambiance mitigates against stress. Make sure you start the classes by telling your students a hello and connect with them.

Crafting Your Sequence

After the assessment of your students, you can plan your yoga sequence. The good structure of a class should follow the flow below components:

1. Warm-Up
Start off slowly with movements and gentle stretches before moving into deeper postures. This will not only deter injury but also account for your students to ground themselves in their breath and physical state.

2. Focused Poses
Choose from a range of theme poses to use during the class. Try to achieve a healthy relationship between strength, flexibility and rest. Focus on transitions while going in and out of postures, you want to keep the flow mechanically flawless and natural feeling.

3. Peak Pose
Require a harder postur either in the outset or at midline/of class. Your students should be building up to this pose throughout class, so they will get that sense of accomplishment when they reach it.

4. Cool Down
To close the class, move your students into restive poses. This, in turn, essential to help them calm their mind and spend few moments on self-reflection. Practice: Include breathing practices or meditations to further their experience.

Involving Different Styles

Feel free combining different styles of yoga. This adds some depth to the day: mixing Hatha with Vinyasa, and maybe a little Yin. This makes the class not only more dynamic but also shows your students other methods and styles.

Encourage Feedback

Ask Ethical and Non Violent Communication help your students to share what they thought or felt about the class after your livestream. Knowing what resonated with them and why might help you improve as a teacher while also considering themes that they may want to follow up on in later classes.

Conclusion

Teaching a yoga class your students love is something of both an art and science which can be polished. If you know your students, map out a plan that makes sense and work with feedback — it will have them returning to their mats in no time. Every time a class is taught it becomes an opportunity for connection, storytelling and inspiration… use them well and see your students flourish.