Thematic Sequencing

Design, Weave and Communicate a Theme with Intention

Led by Tizzy Ernstoff // April 12 & 13

Join Tizzy for a 15-hr course focused on using themes as the foundation for designing creative and intelligently sequenced Vinyasa classes. This program goes beyond the fundamentals, equipping teachers with the tools to craft meaningful, well-structured, and empowering practices. Rather than centering sequencing around a peak posture, you’ll learn how to develop themes that organically inform the flow and progression of your class.

Expect to refine your voice, enhance your communication skills, and receive in-depth, constructive feedback on your teaching. Your training handbook will include a sequencing and theming framework worksheet for future use, along with multiple sample sequences for inspiration and reference.

Overview

When is this taking place?

  • Saturday, April 12 from 12-6pm

  • Sunday, April 13 from 10:30am-4pm

  • Students must attend the full training

What is the cost?

  • $200 non-refundable investment

  • $180 for PYC YTT graduates (we offer a lifetime 10% training discount for all PYC Yoga Teacher Training graduates)

  • We are proud to offer 2 half scholarships as part of our ongoing work to diversify the Greater Portland yoga community. Please email tizzy@portlandyogacollective.com to inquire about scholarship opportunities.

Who is this for?

  • Certified yoga instructors who are interested in developing their sequencing, theming and voice & communication toolkit

Content & Materials

This 15-hour course will cover the following topics and materials:

  • Thematic Sequencing: Design sequences rooted in meaningful themes

  • Integrating yoga philosophy, poetry, and other inspirations into theming

  • Voice and communication techniques for impactful teaching

  • Language refinement, including inclusive language guidelines

  • Practice teaching with personalized feedback

  • Thematic Sequencing framework worksheets for future use

  • Sample sequences and themes for inspiration and reference

Trainings at Portland Yoga Collective prioritize a safe and nurturing environment for students to step into curiosity. Expect to participate in meaningful dialogue on the art of teaching and engage in the courageous practice of teaching.

Teacher | Tizzy Ernstoff

With over 500-hrs of training, Tizzy’s enthusiasm for teaching lies in promoting mindfulness based movement as a practice tool to develop an acute awareness of the physical body and how it pertains to mental and emotional patterns. Tizzy’s classes explore themes and metaphors that invite practitioners to develop a deeper and more profound relationship with themselves through the exploration of movement and breath. Her classes reflect a blend of asana-styles rooted in anatomically safe alignment that inspire creativity, curiosity, and embodiment. 

She lives in Biddeford, Maine with her partner and three year old son, Wolf. Tizzy spends her time outside of the studio with her family exploring mid-coast and looking for the best food Maine offers.

The Art of Sequencing & Theming

Rather than teaching a “peak posture”, this training will teach you how to skillfully structure your sequence around a theme to invite your students into deeper relationship with themselves. Throughout this course, you will explore the nuances of teaching and container setting while taking a curious and critical lens to cueing language.