Sequencing Labs

Welcome to Sequencing Lab 101! This is an in-depth dissection of LYT class creation and progression methodology. In this first module, we will be breaking down Lara’s 10 core LYT flows into their most basic parts of kinesiology and movement patterns, exploring the different planes of motion of the body and how they relate to flow choreography, introducing how themes are created and woven throughout the practice, and discussing playlist creation, class timing, and sequence-to-stream progression. At the end of this introductory course, you will be able to:

• Identify the 3 planes of motion in which the body moves
• Identify in which plane of motion a specific yoga asana is positioned 
• Identify simple asana transitions and differentiate them from complex asana transitions based on their movement between planes
• Understand the basics of sequencing, including reasoning behind the sequences and the stream and how to progress a class from beginning to end
• Identify movement patterns in terms of mobility and stability and how they relate to their location within the class choreography
• Create a list of theme ideas for your own class creations based on things in your daily life
• Understand the basic timing of a LYT class and how to create a true LYT experience based on this framework, your playlists, and your own voice

Sequencing 201

Welcome to Sequencing Lab 201! So now that you have a good understanding of the different planes of motion of the body and how they relate to kinesiology, the basics of sequencing a LYT flow, and how the LYT experience can make or break a class, you’re ready to begin creating your own flows! The goal of this course is to break down sequencing into a fail-proof, reproducible system for you as you embark on your journey as a LYT teacher. At the end, you will be able to:

• Determine what type of flow to create based on the population you’re teaching
• Properly sequence a flow in a way that makes sense physiologically in the body and the brain
• Create a Beginner LYT level flow for the general population within the constructs of the LYT framework
• Create an Advanced Beginner LYT level flow for the students who have been coming to you or your studio and are ready to take that next step towards multi-planar and functional movement sequencing
• Create a Level 1 LYT flow for either your regular yogi who is new to LYT or your client who is ready to move up from Advanced Beginner

Additionally:

• You will receive 3 new LYT flows that you will have a thorough understanding of and that you will be able to add to your LYT repertoire 
• Any follow-up questions can be answered via the monthly Teacher Community Zoom

• The course is self-paced.

Sequencing 301

Welcome to Sequencing Lab 301! By now, you have successfully created your own LYT flow at the Beginner, Advanced Beginner, or Level 1 level. You should feel relatively comfortable with how the process works at the most basic level and what it takes to properly sequence asanas together with a plan and an intention set at the start. In this third and final portion of the Sequencing Lab Series, you will learn how to create and teach Level 2 and Level 3 flows and, finally, how to teach and incorporate more advanced poses in these higher-level classes. While you will follow the same methodology as in Sequencing Labs 101 & 201, you will learn to broaden your horizons to cater to the more advanced-level yoga population.  

At her original home studio in Princeton, NJ, Lara initially had just 3 types of classes that straddled the line between levels. Smooth was Level 1–2, which meant optional handstands and no plyometrics. Move was Level 2–3, where plyometrics and handstands were offered more regularly. Lastly, Groove was Level 3, which featured plyometrics and more time on the hands and where the teacher took the class along with the students instead of walking around the room strictly teaching. For the purposes of our Sequencing Lab Series, I created Level 1 to be Basic Smooth. Level 2 will straddle the line between Smooth and Move, and Level 3 will correspond to Groove. At the end of this final module, you will be able to:

• Create a Level 2 flow for the Intermediate LYT students, who are ready for the addition of optional handstands and plyometrics in their practice
• Create a Level 3 flow for the Advanced LYT students, who are ready to practice independent of adjustments alongside the teacher
• Learn how to change a flow just slightly to adjust the theme or level
• Learn how to do and teach a variety of advanced arm and leg balance poses that can be added to your Level 2 and 3 flows at your own discretion at this higher level of practice

Additionally:

• You will receive 3 new LYT flows that you will have a thorough understanding of and that you will be able to add to your LYT repertoire 
• Any follow-up questions will be answered via the monthly Teacher Community Zoom

COURSE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete all the coursework.
• Submit a video of you teaching a 60-minute original LYT flow for feedback by Kristin Williams. This flow can be either a Level 2 or Level 3 class.
• Upon completion of all requirements, you will receive a Sequencing Lab 301 certificate with eligibility for 15 hours of continuing education credits through Yoga Alliance and the LYT certification program.
• The course is self-paced.