Should you teach stretch or strength first in your yoga classes?

In this episode, I break down a clear, practical framework for sequencing, especially for beginners. Learn how to balance flexibility, strength, and mobility in a way that builds confidence, prevents injury, and actually supports long-term progress.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to structure your classes, this one’s for you.

Episode Highlights:

• Stretch vs strength sequencing clarity
• Teaching beyond rigid formulas
• Flexibility vs strength in yoga practice
• Injury risks from imbalance
• Beginner-focused sequencing approach
• Building body awareness and proprioception
• Starting with lower body flexibility
• Creating early success through sensation
• Targeting major muscle groups
• Lower body: glutes, hamstrings, quads
• Upper body: side body and breath
• Introducing range of motion work
• Dynamic movement vs passive stretch
• Shoulder and hip mobility focus
• Adding strength for beginners
• Tabletop as foundational strength
• Standing poses for lower body strength
• Sequencing stretch before strength
• Balancing release and stabilization
• Beginner ratios: 70–30 to 60–40
• Adjusting for hypermobility and special cases
• Intermediate student progression
• 50–50 balance and alternating focus
• Teaching with intention and adaptability

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