Episode: 181

5 Ways to Offer The Same Yoga Pose

Are you looking for fresh ideas to make a single yoga pose more accessible, more challenging, or just more exciting for your students? In this episode, we explore five transformative ways to modify and adapt familiar poses, so you can better meet every student’s needs—whether they require additional support, crave a deeper stretch, or want a completely fresh take on their practice. You’ll learn how to use props effectively, experiment with dynamic movement, and adjust orientations to keep your classes inclusive and engaging. Discover how to choose the right variation based on your class theme, student abilities, and teaching objectives. Whether you’re guiding beginner yogis, supporting those with injuries, or challenging experienced practitioners, these strategies will help you create more versatile, dynamic, and inspiring yoga sessions. Tune in now to elevate your teaching approach and enhance the overall student experience!

I’ll walk you through simple yet effective ways to modify and adapt poses, from using props to adjusting orientation and dynamic movement. We’ll also talk about how to choose the right variation based on your class theme, student needs, and overall teaching intention. Whether you’re guiding beginners, working with injuries, or challenging advanced students, these strategies will help you build more adaptable and engaging yoga classes. If you’re looking for fresh ideas to keep your sequencing dynamic and inclusive, this episode is for you!

5 Ways 1 Yoga Pose Episode Highlights:

  • Adopt a “Less is More” policy
  • 5 Ways to Offer The Same Yoga Pose in a Yoga Sequence
    • Change the point of entry
    •  Change the orientation of the pose
    •  Maintain a common thread throughout a yoga class.
    • The twice-over pose principle – focusing on the breath in the second attempt
    •  Get skilled with basic prop usage

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