Yoga Teacher's Companion #28: How to Structure Yoga Classes for Beginners

In this practice

Key teachings

• Principles of beginner-friendly yoga sequencing
• Importance of structure and consistency for new students
• The five-part class structure model

Ideal for

• Yoga teachers seeking to improve beginner instruction
• Aspiring yoga instructors
• Educators interested in teaching methodology

Lesson

Instructions

Beginner's thrive in Yoga when they have consistency and structure. This video breaks down the 5-part class structure that I've been using with my beginners for over a decade.

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Video Highlights :47 Why beginners need a different structure 3:21 Overview of the 5-Part Class Structure 3:45 The Opening Phase of Beginner's Class 7:45 The Flow Phase of Beginner's Class 11:59 The Technique Phase of Beginner's Class 14:29 The Round-Out Phase of Beginner's Class 17:00 the Wrap-Up Phase of Beginner's Class

Jason Crandell is a natural teacher and author with more than 20 years of experience. Named “one of the teachers shaping the future of yoga,” by Yoga Journal, Jason has been an in-demand teacher at conferences around the world for more than two decades.

For the past 10 years, Jason has honed his approach by looking to peers outside of the yoga community, in the fields of physical therapy, orthopedics, and sports medicine. These collaborative partnerships have enabled Jason to offer the most up-to-date to asana technique, cueing, injury management, and hands-on adjustments. Jason’s goal is to blend the timeless wisdom of yoga philosophy with evidence-based information to create yoga curriculum that helps modern practitioners grow and evolve.

Steps

• Designing effective class openings
• Structuring dynamic flow segments for beginners
• Implementing a dedicated technique phase
• Crafting a conclusive wrap-up

Benefits

• Increased confidence in teaching beginners
• Improved student retention and progression
• Enhanced clarity in class delivery
• Reduced risk of student injury