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Your 5 Most Common Sequencing Questions Answered

Jason has recently been answering lots of questions about yoga sequencing lately -- on his recent webinar and Instagram lives -- so we today Jason is answering the five most common sequencing questions that have cropped up recently.


Included in this discussion:


  • Is it better to do backbends before or after inversions in a sequence?
  • Where should hip openers go in a sequence?
  • How many postures can you do on one side in a vinyasa flow before moving to the other side?
  • Should you do "open-hip postures" or "closed-hip postures" first in a standing vinyasa flow?
  • What's the best way to prepare for Hanumanasana (aka Splits)?


We have tons more FREE sequencing content for you, which you can find here on the shownotes page: jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode280


You can also learn more about Jason's online course, Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing, here: learn.jasonyoga.com/sequencing

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