Why We Created The School of Yoga Sequencing:

Where movement science meets the art of yoga teaching.

Have you ever left your yoga teacher training thinking:

“I wish we’d learned more about sequencing.”

“I don’t feel confident creating new classes.”

“Is it just me, or is there a big gap between what I was taught and what I need to teach real people?”

If so, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s the reason we created The School of Yoga Sequencing.

Co-Founders: Hayley Winter and Annelize Ferreira.

Filling the Gap Between Passion and Practice

When you become a yoga teacher, you’re passionate. Motivated. Excited to share what you love. But many YTTs don’t prepare you for one of the biggest parts of your teaching: how to build safe, smart, and inspiring sequences week after week.

You might find yourself:

• Recycling the same class plans over and over

• Struggling to balance creativity with structure

• Wondering if what you’re teaching actually works

That’s where we come in.

A School Built By Teachers, For Teachers

The School of Yoga Sequencing was co-founded by Hayley Winter, founder of the Institute of Yoga Sports Science® (YSS), and Annelize Ferreira, a YSS Consultant Physiotherapist.

Together, we’ve created a first-of-its-kind continuing education school that blends science, art, and research to help modern yoga teachers build better classes - with more confidence and less overwhelm.

At the heart of our work is this belief:

You don’t have to choose between being creative and being evidence-based. You can do both.

Movement Science Meets Sequencing Play

Our approach is practical and playful. We bring together movement science, biomechanics, and real-world teaching experience - and translate it into tools yoga teachers can use immediately.

One of those tools? Our Sequencing Playbooks.

They’re creative, supportive resources that help you design classes with clarity and flow - even if you’re not “artistic.” Think of them as your creative launchpad, grounded in everything you wish your YTT had included.

You’ll learn how to:

✅ Create intentional sequences that feel amazing and work well

✅ Understand the why behind your class structure

✅ Feel excited (not stressed) about planning

✅ Teach in ways that serve all levels, including athletes and beginners

Why Now? Why This School?

The world of yoga changed dramatically in 2020. Teachers needed new skills and fresh frameworks, not only for Zoom classes, but for supporting students navigating anxiety, stress, and uncertainty.

Hayley had already been teaching online since 2009 and was called in to help. She led a 5,000-person training with Yoga Alliance and the British Wheel of Yoga to help teachers pivot online. The feedback was clear:

• Teachers were eager to improve their sequencing

• Many lacked a solid understanding of movement science

• There was a deep desire for continued learning, not more certification

That’s when we realized: The world didn’t just need more teacher trainings.It needed a designated sequencing school!

A Legacy of Innovation and Research

Our roots go back to 2009, when Hayley founded the Institute of Yoga Sports Science®. YSS broke ground by bringing yoga and sport together, training yoga teachers, physios, and strength coaches - including those working with Olympic athletes.

Through a 7-year research project, YSS collected case studies that built the world’s largest database on how yoga improves athletic performance and reduces injury. It wasn’t just theory - it was proof.

Now, we’re bringing that same rigor to the wider yoga teaching community through The School of Yoga Sequencing.

Meet The Yoga Sequencing Solution

This is the heart of what we teach: a methodology that helps yoga teachers build intentional, innovative sequences that support:

• All ages and abilities

• Athletes and non-athletes alike

• Teachers who want to streamline planning and improve outcomes

The Yoga Sequencing Solution combines evidence-based insights with creative freedom - so your classes feel amazing to teach and powerful to experience.

Shedding New light On Yoga Sequencing

We believe teaching yoga should feel clear, creative, and deeply rewarding. That’s why we’re here - to support you in becoming the teacher you want to be.

So if you’ve ever wished your training went deeper…If you’ve ever craved more inspiration and support…If you’re ready to stop guessing and start sequencing with purpose…

Welcome to The School of Yoga Sequencing!

🔗 Go to schoolofyogasequencing.com to access our free resources - plus get 20% off all our courses!