What are yoga sequences?

Yoga sequences are the order of yoga poses you perform. They are also known as Vinyasa. The flow of yoga sequences varies between yoga classes. Generally, they start with light stretches, standing poses, and seated to supine poses.

What are the 5 core features of yoga?

The 5 elements are Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (light). They relate to yoga as chakras. Earth is the basic element that refers to our connection to the earth. It is represented as the first chakra in yoga. The water element refers to the water that flows through our body, blood. This is represented as the second chakra. The fire element refers to internal heat produced during certain yoga poses and is the third chakra. The air refers to our breath and is the fourth chakra. Ether or light refers to our consciousness and self-awareness and is the fifth chakra.

What is the number 5 in yoga?

Pancha is a Sanskrit word that means five. In the context of yoga, it refers to the 5 elements, earth, water, air, fire, and light. It is also a sacred number as the god Shiva is portrayed with five faces.

How do you structure a yoga class?

A yoga class is generally structured around 6 sequences: opening/centering, warm up, standing poses, peak poses, seated poses, calm down, and final relaxation. While there is no set format, following these sequences will provide great benefit to individuals.