The Art of Sequencing Module 1: Attending the Spine

Welcome to Module 1 of The Art of Sequencing Workshop!  

Module 1 introduces the first two principles of the Fundamental Formula for creating masterfully sequenced classes.

The most important issue to address in starting the physical part of any yoga practice is to properly warm up the spine and prepare it for stronger aspects of the practice. In this Module, Master Sequencer Melody White shares the 5 Primary Movements of the Spine, their importance in maintaining a healthy spine, and the subtle ways in which to warm up the spine for a yoga practice.

You will also learn the 5 Points of Orientation, from which you can begin any sequence or class, bringing awareness to where you are on the mat at any given time, and providing options for making choices and adjustments based on the practitioners in your class.

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Before you begin watching the videos in this workshop module, please download the Module 1 Workshop Handout.

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PART 1: The First 2 Principles

We begin at the beginning with learning the first two principles of the Fundamental Formula.

The 5 Primary Movements of the Spine - 1st Principle of the Fundamental Formula

Watching the video shown below and following along with the first page of your workshop handout, you will learn the 5 primary movements of the spine, their relevance in taking these movements to maintain the health of the spine, and how to utilize these same movements as a means to warming up and preparing the spine for stronger movement in your yoga classes.

The 5 Primary Movements of the Spine

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Duration: Approximately 15 minutes

The 5 Points of Orientation - 2nd Principle of the Fundamental Formula

Once you understand what the 5 primary movements of the spine are, move on to viewing the video below to understand the varying points of orientation from which to start any class, any sequence, and/or as a means to move through multiple points of orientation in a single sequence.

The 5 Points of Orientation

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Duration: Approximately 13 minutes

PART 2: Learning to Sequence the 5 Primary Movements

Now that you know the primary movements for Attending the Spine, it's time to learn to place them together in a sequence, and eventually, into a class. Using the written mini sequences for Attending the Spine found in your Workshop Handout, in conjunction with the corresponding sequencing tutorials found below, you will learn numerous ways to attend to the spine. You will gain the knowledge of how to attend to the spine for any level practitioner, while still being able to maintain the feeling of flow by transitioning as you wish through multiple points of orientation in one sequence. 

Attending the Spine Series Sequence A

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Duration: Approximately 14 minutes

Attending the Spine Series Sequence A with Accessorizing

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Duration: Approximately 29 minutes

Attending the Spine Series Sequence B

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Duration: Approximately 16 minutes

Attending the Spine Series Sequence B with Variations in Step Backs

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Duration: Approximately 13 minutes

Attending the Spine Series Sequence C

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Duration: Approximately 12 minutes

Attending the Spine Series Sequence D

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Duration: Approximately 16 minutes

Attending the Spine Series Sequence E

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Duration: Approximately 9 minutes

Attending the Spine Series Sequence F

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Duration: Approximately 7 minutes

Attending the Spine Series Sequence G

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Duration: Approximately 9 minutes

Attending the Spine Series Sequence H

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Duration: Approximately 11 minutes

PART 3: Attending the Spine in Action

Participating in the following Wake Up Series will allow you to experience many creative ways to attend to the spine from varying points of orientation.

Wake Up Series 1

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Duration: Approximately 11 minutes

Wake Up Series 2

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Duration: Approximately 16 minutes
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