SAMKRAMA: The Art of Sequencing

Sama: even, balanced. Krama: to progress, step by step. Creating a meaningful and intelligent Yoga sequence is an art, a science and a skill – that can be learned and honed into a fun and deeply satisfying practice for you and your students.

This essential SmartFlow module connects the yogic philosophy of growth and transformation to the choices we make in our practices, and in in how we guide our students in self-awareness, balancing intentional growth with deep acceptance. Our approach brings the physical and breath practices into a clear Arc that steadies and effectively awakens and calms the nervous system, as well as the heart and mind.

“For the person for whom small things do not exist, the great is not great.”
~ Jose Ortega y Gasset

Annie Carpenter, creator of SmartFLOW Yoga, is an international Yoga teacher based in Northern California. Known as a “teacher’s teacher” she has created a well-respected system of Yoga practice and Teaching methodology. Annie’s playful personality and focused intelligence brings depth, clarity and exuberance to her classes. A committed student of Yoga for over 40 years now, Annie continues to bring her passion and curiosity, love of anatomy, evolutionary movement, meditation and classical philosophy into her teachings. Annie is the author of SmartFLOW Yoga, a complete set of practice DVDs produced by Udaya, and Yoga for Total Back Care, a DVD produced by Yoga Journal, and several SmartFLOW manuals. She contributes regularly to Yoga Journal. An influential Teacher Trainer since 2003, Annie leads 200/500 trainings and workshops globally, and at Glo.com.

Annie’s SmartFLOW Yoga is a modern approach with an anatomically sound foundation and inspired, creative sequencing. Annie’s method is rooted in deep respect and years of practice in the lineages of Integral, Iyengar and Ashtanga Yoga. Annie is committed to inquiry and mindfulness, which inevitably leads to spiritual development and light-heartedness. SmartFLOW Yoga guides you to know your true Self. With the knowledge of the true Self comes compassion, peace and appreciation for all life. www.anniecarpenter.com

This continuing education module is for suitable for yoga practitioners, as well as yoga teachers.