My Powerful "Less Is More" Yoga Lesson Planning Strategy

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Why the “Less Is More” Philosophy When Creating Yoga Lesson Plans Will Help Students Go Deeper Into Poses, And Make You A Better Yoga Teacher

In this post, you’ll discover why most yoga teachers feel a compelling urge to cram their yoga lesson plans with too many poses.

Before you choose to go down the “cramming route”, I highly recommend you swallow an imaginary chill pill when creating your next lesson plan.

You’ve probably heard the saying: less is more. That philosophy is also true when creating your lesson plans.

Less is More!

Repeat that a few times.

Less is More.

Mmmmm, feels good doesn’t it.

You probably feel a bit lighter, right?

So, here’s how to apply the less is more philosophy to your yoga lesson planning…

Less Is More: Repeat The Same Asana 2, 3 or 4 Times During The Class

Here’s how to apply the less is more philosophy to your yoga lesson planning. Repeat the same asana two, three, or four times during a class.

Why?

Here are several good reasons to repeat the same asana…

Six Reasons To Repeat Asanas 2, 3 or 4 Times:

Helps students become more confident
Repetition is the mother of all skill
Helps students go much deeper into the pose
Gives you a chance to to walk around making adjustments
Slows the class so it almost becomes a meditation
Most students prefer slower classes (in mixed level classes)

It’s time for my conclusion, and why I love using yoga card decks as teaching aids in my classes.

George’s Conclusion: Using Yoga Card Decks As Fun, Easy-to-Use Teaching Aids

I hope this post has revealed to you why most yoga teachers feel a compelling urge to cram their yoga lesson plans with too many poses, and why the “less is more” philosophy is a better way to plan your classes.

If you’re a fellow yoga teacher, I’ve got a hunch you’re gonna love my Online Yoga Lesson Planner.

As a Yoga teacher, I’m always looking for fun, easy-to-use teaching aids to make your classes engaging, informative, and effective. That’s why I create yoga card decks. Each deck has been painstakingly crafted to serve as a quick-reference guide, teaching aid, or lesson-planning tool, designed with Yoga teachers, and serious students, in mind.

Chakra Chair Yoga Card Deck: 52 Cards For Mind-Body Unity

The Chakra Chair Yoga Card Deck is a transformative tool designed for yogis of all levels, especially those seeking a gentle, accessible practice. This beautifully illustrated 52-card deck combines the wisdom of the chakra system with the ease of chair yoga, offering a unique way to balance your energy centres while staying grounded and supported.

Chakra Chair Yoga Expansion Card Deck: 52 More Cards For Mind-Body Unity

The Chakra Chair Yoga Card Deck was so popular that I created the Chakra Chair Yoga Expansion Deck with another 52 chair yoga exercises.

Blissful Breathing Card Deck: Your Guide To Mastering Pranayama

The Blissful Breathing Card Deck is your go-to resource for mastering the art of pranayama (yogic breathing). With 41 beautifully designed cards, this Blissful Breathing Card Deck guides you through a wide variety of breathing techniques to enhance relaxation, focus, and vitality.

Face Yoga Card Deck: 50 Cards For Youthful Radiance

The Face Yoga Card Deck is a fun and effective way to tone, relax, and rejuvenate your facial muscles. This 50-card deck features simple, step-by-step exercises designed to improve circulation, boost skin elasticity, and promote a radiant, youthful glow.

101 Mini Yoga Cards: With 101 Asana Sanskrit Pronunciations

The 101 Mini Yoga Cards are a compact and versatile resource for yoga teachers and practitioners alike. Each card features an illustrated yoga pose, its English and Sanskrit names, and how to pronounce the Sanskrit name. This makes it easy to plan classes, create sequences, or inspire personal practice while deepening your connection to yoga’s roots.

Zen Of Blissful Boredom Card Deck: 52 Ways To Cultivate Calm

The Zen Of Blissful Boredom Card Deck offers a lighthearted yet profound approach to finding peace in the mundane. Featuring 52 cards filled with simple, humorous, and mindful activities, this deck encourages you to embrace boredom as a gateway to inner calm and creativity.

But don’t stop there. You’re on a roll. You’ll definitely want to look at my 10-step yoga sequencing formula. It’s got lots of infographics to make the learning visual and fun.

“Below are hundreds of yoga lesson planning tips on my blog…to help enlarge your yoga lesson planning brain.” – George Watts

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My Powerful “Less Is More” Yoga Lesson Planning Strategy