Pose Literacy - Your Gateway Into Smart Sequencing

About this episode

This episode introduces pose literacy as a crucial element for effective yoga sequencing, using Downward-Facing Dog as a case study.

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 stepWhat po...

People in this episode

Host: Arundhati Baitmangalkar

Topics covered

• pose literacy
• sequencing
• yoga teaching
• Downward-Facing Dog
• intelligent sequencing
• student support

Keywords

• pose literacy
• sequencing
• yoga
• Downward-Facing Dog
• teaching
• alignment
• student support

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Downward-Facing Dog

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