Balancing the Scales: Therapeutic Asana Sequencing in Yoga with Amy Wheeler

Jun 7, 2024

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Summary: Join us for an enlightening episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour and Beyond, featuring renowned yoga expert Amy Wheeler. With over 25 years of experience in teaching yoga teachers how to sequence their classes effectively, Amy brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. Having served as a yoga university professor for 20 years in California, she is now the Therapeutic Yoga Teacher at the University of Minnesota, specializing in addressing conditions like low back pain, neck pain, insomnia, and anxiety.

In this episode, we delve into:

Classical Sequencing Techniques: Amy discusses how to effectively sequence yoga classes in a studio or gym setting catering to drop-in students, ranging from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Therapeutic Approach to Sequencing: Learn about the shift from traditional group class sequencing to a more therapeutic, individualized approach that starts with an assessment of participants.
Nervous System Focus: Explore how to "dial up" or "dial down" the nervous system through yoga to achieve a balanced (sattvic) state of mind and body, emphasizing the importance of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) in therapeutic yoga.
Troubleshooting Student Experiences: Amy explains why sometimes yoga sessions don't have the intended effect on students and how to adjust techniques based on individual feedback post-class.
Yoga as a Relationship: A reminder that yoga teaching is about the relationship with the individual, not just about delivering choreographed postures, highlighting the necessity to tailor sessions to meet each student's unique needs.

Tune in to gain insightful tips from Amy Wheeler on enhancing your yoga teaching through thoughtful sequencing and a therapeutic understanding of yoga’s impact on the nervous system.

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