Why Sequencing is important?

When i was just a started practising yoga, i've never give much thought about sequencing. That's the job of the teacher anyway, and i just have to follow through. Later to realise that some practice guided me smoothly and confidently into poses; however some others seemed like a bumpy rides.

Let say, if the final pose is to move into a Wheel Pose (back bend). All other poses before is a preparation work for this pose. Maybe, open the shoulders, gentle extension of the spine, forward fold to counter rest, more chest opening... and eventually to enter Wheel Pose confidently and comfortably.

Instead of, doing random poses, whichever looks interesting to do. And jump into a Wheel Pose--- which may invite more fear and tension to the body, or uninvited injuries.

When i started teaching, i soon to see the importance of sequencing. Not only applies in classes, but in anything that we are doing. Everyone of us has got a goal, and a plan to follow through. We don't have to look too far to see if we're getting nearer or further to the goal, just check out the habits and activities we're engaging now. It's all enough said.

Sequencing our thoughts and activities helps to guide ourselves to a directed path. We know that each action we take is for the good. That our next act should lead us closer, with more confident when moving into something bigger. Our tongue loves to shoot out promises, plucking from the moon and the stars. But our behaviour and next act already tells us if we're directing ourselves to closer or further away from our promises.

I was attending " Sequencing Backbendings" by Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman; its a click of reminder for me that there are plans we still need to follow through with discipline and faith. Though our mind likes to suggest otherwise, for the surge of excitement, but our heart is rooted to the truth.

" Ask yourselves. Where are you directing yourselves to... at the things you are doing RIGHT NOW?
Are you moving closer or further? We have to check constantly, we have to know clearly where we are leading to... beacause nobody else will."