Thematic Sequencing
Explore & Develop Themes Through Movement & Language
Led by Tizzy Ernstoff // Sunday, November 8
Join Tizzy for a 6-hour course designed for Vinyasa teachers ready to deepen the thematic dimension of their teaching. This course offers a practical framework for weaving themes into the sequences, language and practices you already teach. You’ll explore how metaphor, storytelling, embodied inquiry and intentional cueing can help you bring yoga philosophy and theory to life, while also drawing from your own experiences, insights and the themes that are meaningful to you.
Overview
When is this taking place?
Sunday, November 8 from 10:30am to 4:30pm
Students must attend the full course
What is the cost?
$150 investment – register here.
$135 for PYC YTT graduates (we offer a lifetime 10% training discount for all PYC Yoga Teacher Training graduates) – email jess@portlandyogacollective.com for grad discount.
We are proud to offer 2 half scholarships as part of our ongoing work to diversify the Greater Portland yoga community – email tizzy@portlandyogacollective.com to inquire.
Who is this for?
Certified Vinyasa yoga instructors who are interested in developing their thematic sequencing and voice and communication toolkit. Recommended for teachers who are currently teaching weekly and/or have consistently taught for 2+ years. This course teaches instructors how to theme rather than what to theme.
Content & Materials
This 6-hour course will cover the following topics and materials:
Explore how to weave yoga philosophy, metaphor and personal inspiration into the classes you already teach.
Develop a more distinct teaching voice through intentional language, communication and cueing.
Learn a practical framework for integrating themes into sequencing, movement, breath and reflection.
Receive practical worksheets to help you develop a theme, translate it into movement and language, and weave it organically throughout class.
Use sample sequences and themes for inspiration and reference.
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.
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 Portland, Maine with her partner and five 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
Rather than teaching to a “peak posture,” this training will teach you how to skillfully structure your sequence around a theme, inviting students into a deeper relationship with themselves and their practice. Throughout the course, you’ll explore the nuances of creating and holding a meaningful teaching container, while taking a curious and critical look at cueing language and how it shapes the student experience. This training does not teach yoga philosophy itself; instead, it offers a framework for weaving your own study, lived experience and yoga wisdom into your teaching in a way that feels authentic, intentional and resonant.
