It’s great to observe teens do standing poses when they take on the challenge with focus, concentration, and ease of breath. I find that sequencing, instruction, and role modeling make all the difference. When you plan and deliver a class with these elements, you will observe teens leaving class with gentle smiles and quiet thank you’s. What reward!
So, here is the “meat’ of the class I taught two days ago, without intro or ending sequence. My theory in sharing this is that good sequencing is the foundation, and instruction and role modeling follow.
I. standing pose preparation, warrior 2, both sides, wide angle part I with fingertips touching lengthening body, wide angle part II with torso hanging, mountain pose
II. repeat with instruction for improving warrior 2
III. add side angle pose after warrior 2 to the sequence in I.
IV. repeat with side angle pose with instruction for improving side angle pose
V. add half moon pose to the sequence done in III
VI. hero’s pose then child’s pose
VII. Partner pose: simple crossed legs with twist
While teaching teens, keep talking to them about things that could be relevant for their lives. Treat them respectfully and gently and firmly.
