#Baptiste yoga sequence series

For example, Sun A and Sun B salutations are followed by a vigorous series of postures referred to as “Vitality.” As you’re getting started, focus on the bigger picture: how each segment of class leads into the next. In the Baptiste flow, the class is organized into segments which correspond to the type of energy you’re generating in the body. Make a chart or create a diagram that will jog your memory. Add colors, highlights or symbols as a way of reminding yourself of the details. It helps to get an in-depth guide by referring to Baron Baptiste’s Journey Into Power, and it’s also great to have a bare-bones outline simply for memorizing the order of the poses.Įspecially if you are a kinetic/ visual learner, it’s helpful to write out the order of the flow yourself. I look over my outline of the poses frequently. Please feel free to add your thoughts in the comments, too! Since there’s not a lot of info online about methods for memorizing a flow, I wanted to share what has worked for me. Early on in this process, it's helpful to focus on the basics- knowing the order of the poses and the basic cues for getting students in and out of the poses safely. There’s a lot to think about: remembering the sequencing, staying in tune with the breath, reading the energy levels of students, and staying on track with the timing of the overall class. You’ve got to repeat it over and over until it’s second nature. This series of sun salutations followed by a variety of basic Hatha postures can serve as a great basic foundation for teaching a 60-75 minute yoga class.įor all of you yoga teachers out there, you know the challenge of learning a flow.

As part of my training, I memorized the Baron Baptiste vinyasa flow. A few years ago, I completed my first yoga teacher training to become a Vinyasa yoga 200 hour certified teacher.

Baptiste yoga sequence