What This Document Is
This document is a detailed script outlining the sequence of poses for a 60-minute Hatha Yoga flow class, specifically themed around inversions – with a focus on preparing for and exploring *Sirsasana* (Headstand). It’s a practical guide for yoga instructors, providing suggested timings and cueing prompts for each section of the class.
Why This Document Matters
This script is essential for yoga teachers, particularly those in training or new to leading classes. It offers a pre-designed class structure, saving time on lesson planning and ensuring a balanced and safe practice for students. It’s most useful when preparing to teach a Hatha flow with an inversion component, or for students in a 200-hour yoga teacher training program like YOGA101 at North Carolina State University. The script helps instructors maintain class flow, offer clear guidance, and address potential student needs.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This script provides a framework, but it doesn’t replace the instructor’s own knowledge of anatomy, modifications, and individual student needs. It’s a guide, not a rigid set of rules. The script assumes a general level of student experience and may require adjustments based on the specific class. It does not include detailed anatomical explanations or troubleshooting for complex poses.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes:
* A minute-by-minute breakdown of the class, divided into Introduction, Warm-up, Peak Poses, and Cool-down sections.
* Specific pose names and suggested durations (number of breaths) for each pose.
* Cueing suggestions to guide students into and through each pose.
* Recommendations for prop usage (blocks) to support students.
* A clear indication of the class theme (Inversion Flow) and the intended peak pose (Headstand).
* Guidance on modifications and safety considerations.
This preview only provides a selection of poses from the Warm-up and Peak Poses sections. The complete document contains the full class sequence, including the introduction and cool-down, and more detailed cueing for each pose.