Guide To Designing A Yoga Lesson Plan

 Scheduling the first few sessions can be nerve-wracking, but it doesn't have to be difficult. These simple steps make designing a yoga class plan easy and fun. Choose your style Before getting into the details, decide on the type of class you want to provide. First, choose your style of yoga, then choose the students you want to teach. A beginner course, prenatal course, or weight loss program will all have its own needs. Make a list of classroom considerations to keep in mind when planning. The environment depends on your personal energy, the music, the tone of voice, and the tempo you choose. It is often easiest to match the energy class and activities to your personal energy. For example, if you are an optimistic person, high-energy classes may be the key to success, while a calmer tone goes hand in hand with guided meditation. Adaptation to skill level plays a major role in the pace, mood, and planning of any lesson plan. A beginner lesson will require a slower pace and more time spent explaining. Less challenging or simplified poses are necessary, and you may need to spend several lessons helping your students master the basics. Advanced courses will flow more easily from position to position. You can expand your options by making simple poses more challenging. Beginning and ending each lesson in a few of the same positions can add a sense of consistency to your lessons. Beginnings and endings Most lessons should start with a brief overview of the day's objectives and a gentle warm-up. Warm-ups range from 5 to 10 minutes and should be tailored to your style. They will help ground your students and get them in the right mindset. This is the perfect time to learn a breathing technique or a mantra. Regardless of your teaching style, the last 10 to 15 minutes should be a "cool down" period. Choose gentle poses, lead a guided meditation or learn a gentle stretch. Ending the class in Savasana will give your students time to ground themselves and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Planning Wednesday Many instructors find designing a yoga lesson plan easier when they plan the music. It helps with both pacing and setting the scene for your students. Warming up and cooling down call for unobtrusive music. You can continue with soft music or speed up to a high-intensity class. Make the transition between tempos as smooth as possible. A good rule of thumb is to start with soft poses, lead into stances, and end with deep stretches and floor poses. The rule is not absolute and varying it can make things interesting. You can also build the whole lesson up to learning a difficult pose. Be sure to practice your own lesson plan to make sure it flows. Planning is vital to a successful yoga class, and the more you put into it, the more successful you will be. Don't be afraid to browse books, DVDs, or online videos for inspiration, or take different classes with different teachers to see what you might be able to do.