Compass Pose Practice

finding true north in yoga

This sequence uses the peak pose Compass and can be themed around ‘finding direction’ or following one’s ‘true north’.                      

 

Compass Pose Practice

References:

Quote by Stephen Covey from his book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

Sydney J Harris’ writing was popular in the ’70s. You can check out his most popular work in the book The Best of Sydney J Harris.

Fiery Flow

warming yoga seqence

This vinyasa flow practice is designed to balance the cold, contracting nature of winter with postures that are expansive and build heat. 

Fiery Flow

References – Dosha Quizzes (links provided for your convenience, they are not endorsements):

The Chopra Center

Pukka Herbs

Banyan Botanicals (requires email opt-in)

 

Fall Detox Flow

autumn detox flow

This Vinyasa flow practice is all about twists. Use this sequence to wring out your students and revitalise their spines. Click the link below to download the description  + cheat sheet (with drawings) to take to class. 

Fall Detox Flow

References:

Light on Yoga: The Classic Guide to Yoga by the World’s Foremost Author

Flowing Sun Salutation Assists

This short 1 minute video demonstrates how to provide physical assists to your students as they flow through Sun Salutation. Offering physical assists may help  bring your students into a deeper state of postural understanding. This flow is a great place to start. Thanks to YTPA member, Shalanne for demonstrating this flow.

Happy Hips

Release tension and increase mobility with this medium level, hip-focussed, 20 minute sequence. Expect a juicy combination of Hatha hip work followed by a full-body vinyasa designed to leave the hip area stretched and pain-free. Thanks to YTPA member, Shalanne for demonstrating this flow.