Creative Sequencing & Theming

Led by Tizzy Ernstoff // May 17-18 & May 31-June 1

Join Tizzy for a deep dive into the practice of designing and teaching creative and intelligently sequenced Vinyasa classes. This 25-hour training goes beyond the basics, preparing teachers to develop meaningful and empowering themes that guide students through a well-structured class. We will explore how to use a theme as a way to inform sequencing rather than teaching to a peak posture.

Expect to refine your voice and communication as a teacher and receive in-depth and comprehensive feedback on your teaching. Your training handbook will include a sequencing and theming framework worksheet for future use in addition to several samples to reference.

Please email jess@portlandyogacollective.com to join the training or inquire about scholarship opportunities.

Overview

When is this taking place?

  • May 17-18 & May 31-June 1

  • Friday 5:30-8:30pm, Saturday 12-6:30pm

  • Students must attend the full training

What is the cost?

  • $350 non-refundable investment

  • $315 non-refundable investment for PYC YTT graduates (we offer a lifetime 10% training discount for all PYC Yoga Teacher Training graduates)

  • We are proud to offer 2 half scholarships as part of our ongoing work to diversify the Greater Portland yoga community

Who is this for?

  • Certified yoga instructors who are interested in developing their sequencing, theming and voice & communication toolkit

Content & Materials

The 25-hour training will cover the following topics and materials:

  • Role of a teacher

  • How to create a safe container 

  • Voice and communication

  • Language tips and inclusive language guidelines

  • Creative sequencing

  • Theming with yoga philosophy, poetry and more

  • Practice teach and feedback

  • Sequencing and theming worksheets

  • Sample sequences and themes

Trainings at Portland Yoga Collective prioritize a safe and nurturing environment for students to step into curiosity. Expect to participate in meaningful dialogue on the art of teaching and engage in the courageous practice of teaching.

Teacher | Tizzy Ernstoff

With over 500-hrs of training, Tizzy’s enthusiasm for teaching lies in promoting mindfulness based movement as a practice tool to develop an acute awareness of the physical body and how it pertains to mental and emotional patterns. Tizzy’s classes explore themes and metaphors that invite practitioners to develop a deeper and more profound relationship with themselves through the exploration of movement and breath. Her classes reflect a blend of asana-styles rooted in anatomically safe alignment that inspire creativity, curiosity and embodiment. 

She lives in Biddeford, Maine with her partner and three year old son, Wolf. Tizzy spends her time outside of the studio with her family exploring mid-coast and looking for the best food Maine offers.

The Art of Sequencing & Theming

How you do relationship with yourself will directly affect your sequencing, language and ability to hold safe space in the classroom. Throughout this course, you will explore the nuances of teaching and container setting while taking a curious and critical lens to cueing language. Rather than teaching to a “peak posture”, this training will teach you how to skillfully structure your sequence around a theme to invite your students into deeper relationship with themselves.

Ready to sign up? Email jess@portlandyogacollective.com to register or to inquire about scholarship opportunities.