Create a Class
- Michelle Rae Sobi
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Let's organize our postures for a smooth class
🧩 “CREATE A CLASS” — FOUNDATIONAL SEQUENCING TOOL
Based on the Edge Handbook 2026 (Workbook pages 119–126), expanded to your full 5-orientation Snippet system.
🌿 Overview: Why We Use This Template
This foundational tool teaches you how to create a clear, safe, and well-organized yoga class using the full five-orientation Snippet framework:
Standing
Seated
Kneeling
Supine
Prone
Every posture you teach lives in one of these categories.By selecting one Snippet from each orientation, you create:
• predictable transitions
• reduced disorientation
• balanced spinal movements
• a grounded and trauma-informed structure
• clarity for both teacher and student
This is the backbone of Edge sequencing.
📘 EDGE “CREATE A CLASS” TEMPLATE
Class Name / Intention:
(Ex: Grounding Flow, Hip Release Sequence, Stability & Strength)
1. Standing Snippet
(Choose 4 standing poses)
Postures: Cues: Qualities: Modifications:
2. Seated Snippet
(Choose 4 standing poses)
Postures:
Cues:
Qualities:
Modifications:
3. Kneeling Snippet
(Choose 4 standing poses)
Postures:
Cues:
Qualities:
Modifications:
4. Supine Snippet
(Choose 4 standing poses)
Postures:
Cues:
Qualities:
Modifications:
5. Prone Snippet
(Choose 4 standing poses)
Postures:
Cues:
Qualities:
Modifications:
🧠 How This Template Supports You
This method helps you:
• See the class as five clear mini-segments
• Reduce overwhelm when sequencing
• Maintain nervous-system safety through orientation predictability
• Build balanced classes with purposeful progression
• Teach confidently without relying on a full class script
• Support multiple levels and bodies in the same room
Students experience stability and flow.You experience clarity and confidence.
🪴 Student Practice Assignment
Complete the full template by choosing:
1 Standing Snippet
1 Seated Snippet
1 Kneeling Snippet
1 Supine Snippet
1 Prone Snippet
Within each Snippet, list:
• 3–5 poses
• Cues
• Qualities
• Modifications
Then upload to Slack with:
• a screenshot of your completed template
• your class intention
• one sentence about why you organized your Snippets in that order
Students enrolled in our program may send a Slack DM to Michelle or those interested in enrolling are invited to send a CHAT to begin a conversation.
