Ep #121: Sequencing for Every Body Type with Paul Teodo

In this episode, Paul talks about the importance of considering different body types in yoga sequencing, suggesting practicing with partners of diverse body shapes to understand their needs. He also discusses the benefits of holding poses longer for beginners or those with less flexibility. Paul emphasizes the value of teaching various classes and attending different yoga styles to gain insight into sequencing for different bodies. He highlights the importance of inclusivity through offering modifications and variations in poses. For easier poses, Paul suggests using props and modifications, while offering more challenging options for advanced students. He also addresses the need for inclusive language and cues in yoga classes. The conversation touches on making yoga accessible to all levels and addressing the limitations of the modern body. Paul stresses the importance of maintaining authenticity as a teacher while creating a safe environment for students. Listen to the full episode for more details on developing your awareness of different body types and how to evolve as a teacher. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:22 - Sequencing for Every Body Type in Yoga 06:38 - Improving Teaching Skills: Understanding Different Body Types in Private Classes 10:01 - Understanding Alignment and Modifications in Iyengar Yoga 13:44 - Different Levels of Warrior 3 Pose: Modifications and Challenges 15:43 - Creating an Inclusive and Empowering Yoga Class 19:27 - The Modern Body: Understanding Limitations in Yoga 21:04 - Making Yoga Accessible for All Levels 22:57 - Creating a Safe and Supportive Yoga Class 25:32 - Creating Empowering and Supportive Class Environments 28:05 - Creating Respectful and Inclusive Yoga Sequences 30:36 - Trainings to Level Up Your Yoga Practice In-person trainings with Paul, Byron, Michael and/or Leah:https://elementsofpoweryoga.com Online training to Improve your cueing, sequencing and/or knowledge of yoga anatomy and injury prevention:http://goingproyoga.com --- About Going Pro Yoga: At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone. **Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample: All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga. To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and ⁠⁠⁠Start your 7-Day Free Trial⁠⁠⁠! For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, ⁠⁠https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings⁠⁠