5 Steps to Sequencing AMAZING Yoga Classes!

Course curriculum

1. Disclaimer
2. 5 Steps to Sequencing AMAZING Yoga Classes (Training Manual) 1
3. Welcome to 5 Steps to Sequencing AMAZING Yoga Classes 2
4. Class Plan Worksheet 3
1. Introduction to 5 Steps to Sequencing AMAZING Yoga Classes 4
2. Basic Class Considerations Before Sequencing 5
3. A Quick Overview Of the Purpose Of Sequencing 6
4. A Few Very Basic Sequencing Principles 7
5. Anatomically Coherent Explained 8
6. Vinyasa Krama Defined 9
7. A Bit of My Experience 10
8. Two Basic Ideas 11
9. The Asana & Energetics 12
10. The Sequencing Arc 13
1. Function vs. Form 14
2. Dynamic vs. Static Movement 15
3. What Is Sadhana? 16
4. Vinyasa Krama Sequencing Principle #1 17
5. Vinyasa Krama Sequencing Principle #2 18
6. Vinyasa Krama Sequencing Principle #3 19
1. Welcome to Section 3! 20
2. Create a Clear Class Objective 21
3. Class Objective Categories 22
4. Two Fundamental Methods for Sequencing Asana 23
5. Move From Simple to Complex 24
6. Build Mindfully & Gradually 25
7. Creativity Should Never Overshadow Intelligence 26
8. Sequencing Asanas: Foundational Guidelines 27
9. Section 3 Wrap Up 28
1. Welcome to Section 4 29
2. The Basics of The Sequencing Arc 30
3. What The Sequencing Arc IS and IS NOT 31
4. How The Sequencing Arc Supports The Focal Points Method 32
5. Think of The Sequencing Arc Like A Wave 33
1. Welcome to Section 5 34
2. The Focal Points Method 35
3. ROM Focal Points Sheet 36
4. How These 3 Steps Work Together 37
5. The Focal Points Method + The Sequencing Arc 38
1. Welcome to Section 6 39
2. Step 1: Choose Your Peak 40
3. Step 2: Apply The Focal Points Method 41
4. Step 3: Choose the Elements for Each Segment of Class 42
5. Step 4: Write & Refine 43
6. Step 5: Prepare to Teach 44
7. The Big Picture 45
1. Section 7: Practical Practice Overview 46
2. Sequencing Application Workbook 47
1. Welcome to Section 8 48
2. Asana Families: Standing Poses 49
3. Asana Families: Forward Folds 50
4. Asana Families: Backbends 51
5. Asana Families: Twists 52
6. Asana Families: Side Laterals 53
7. Asana Families: Inversions 54
8. Bringing It All Together 55
9. Section 8 Final Thoughts 56
1. Welcome to Section 9 57
2. Let's Talk About Cool Down 58
3. And Finally Savasana! 59
4. Closing Your Class Teacher Reflection 60
5. Section 9 Wrap Up 61
1. A Heartfelt Thank You For Joining Me! 62

About this course

$97.00
63 lessons
2.5 hours of video content

4 Steps to Sequencing AMAZING Yoga Classes!

Have you ever finished teaching or taking a yoga class and thought to yourself, huh, that didn't feel quite right? Why didn't that feel right? In my experience, when a class feels a little off, 90% of the time, the problem can be found in the sequencing. In "4 Steps to Sequencing AMAZING Yoga Classes" you'll learn the essential skills and techniques necessary to build safe, effective, transformative yoga classes that will keep your students engaged and loving their yoga practice. This concise, yet comprehensive course is designed for yoga teachers and passionate practitioners who want to elevate their teaching and practice to ensure their classes are engaging, balanced, and impactful. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with a straightforward and effective framework to design yoga classes that are not only amazing but also resonate deeply with your students. Join me to transform your teaching with the power of expert sequencing!

I'm Ready to Transform My Yoga Teaching

Meet the Teacher

Heather Otterbine

Founder of OmBodies Yoga & OmBodies Yoga With Heather

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Heather Otterbine is an experienced yoga educator, teacher trainer, and lifelong student of movement, anatomy, and mindful living. She is a double 500-hour certified E-RYT 500, a Yoga Medicine Registered Therapeutics Specialist, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), and a Functional Nutrition Guide. Heather is the founder of OmBodies Yoga and the creator of The Empowered Path, an innovative approach to yoga education that emphasizes embodied learning, functional anatomy, critical thinking, and sustainable practice. Over the past two decades, she has developed and led multiple Yoga Alliance–registered teacher training programs, including 200-hour and advanced-level trainings, and has guided hundreds of students through transformative educational experiences. Her teaching is rooted in clarity, curiosity, and respect for the individual. Rather than rigid systems or prescriptive methods, Heather supports students in understanding why practices work, how to adapt them intelligently, and how to apply yoga in ways that are both accessible and meaningful in real life. Heather has completed more than 1,800 hours of training across a wide range of yoga traditions, yoga therapeutics, functional anatomy, and functional nutrition. She has studied extensively with teachers including Tiffany Cruikshank, Seane Corn, Tias Little, Rod Stryker, Maty Ezraty, and many others. She is currently completing her thesis toward the 1000-hour Yoga Medicine Registered Therapeutics Specialist certification. Today, Heather focuses on education, mentorship, and creating learning spaces that invite depth without pressure, structure without rigidity, and growth without burnout. Her work supports practitioners and teachers alike in building confidence, discernment, and a lasting relationship with yoga that evolves over time.