Stephanie Watkins

⭐️ BIG NEWS ⭐️⬇️ I’m now offering subscriptions for a more in-depth look at how I plan and structure my flows! If you’ve been enjoying my sequences, then consider signing up and learning more. As a subscriber, you’ll get a live video once a week where I describe how I weave elements of my sequence throughout my warm-up, sun A’s, sun B’s, and cool-down. You’ll also get an extra reel each week demonstrating the corresponding warm-up or cool-down. This is one of my favorite flows recently! I love incorporating unusual poses like half hero forward fold and half inclined plane. I have even more fun and unusual poses in the second half of this sequence, so be on the lookout for part 2! #yoga #yogasequence #yogaflow #yogateacher

⭐️ New flow inspiration ⭐️⬇️ This flow is centered around standing fire hydrant pose, making it a great sequence for the hips and hamstrings. To work our way up to this challenging pose, I incorporated a lot of half swan dives and standing knee circles, as well as starting with some kneeling fire hydrants and reclined hamstring stretches at the beginning. Give it a try and let me know what you think! #yoga #yogateacher #yogainspiration #yogasequence #yogaflow

Hi! There’s so many new faces around here that I wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. 💛 My name is Stephanie and I took my first yoga class way back in 2008. Over the next ten years, I casually practiced in between having babies, either in a gym or with DVDs or YouTube videos. After my last baby was born in 2018, I decided to get serious about yoga. I loved it so much I decided to take a YTT and start teaching. Yoga has been such a gift to me, not just the practice of the poses, but also the creative outlet it gives me in crafting graceful sequences that are challenging and enjoyable. I love the process of starting from scratch with a blank page and a yoga mat and seeing a new flow come to life like a dance. So now I’d love to hear from you— how long have you been practicing yoga? And what is your favorite aspect of it? 💛 #yoga #yogateacher

🌲 Friday Flowday 🌲 It’s so easy this time of year to get caught up in the rush of the season — the to-do lists, packed schedules, and endless errands. But what if, instead of speeding up to keep up, you just leaned in? 😌 Lean into the moments that ground you. The moments you wish you had more of, the ones that remind you who you are, even when everything else feels chaotic. The flow for this week embodies this idea of leaning in: finding your breath in Drinking Bird, exploring strength versus surrender in Half Moon. Let this be your reminder to slow down. To notice the small things that bring you joy and let them expand. Because leaning in isn’t about doing more — it’s about feeling more. Are you a yoga teacher ready to lean into your creativity and bring more depth to your sequencing? Join the waitlist for ✨ Flow Architect, my 12-week program designed to help you craft meaningful, intentional flows. Comment 🌲 LEAN IN 🌲 below for the link! #yogasequencing #yogateacher #yogaclass

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⭐️ Friday Flowday ⭐️ My latest flow! This is one I created for Thanksgiving, so there are a LOT of bird poses in it. 😆 How many do you see in this clip? 🐦‍⬛ (By the way, Instagram is being SO glitchy this week and absolutely refuses to let me fix the captions so I’m just doing the best I can with those. 🤷🏻‍♀️) If you’re a yoga teacher who is looking to improve your sequencing skills, consider joining my subscription membership. You get access to a whole library of class plans just like this one, plus a weekly workshop where I discuss the entire flow from start to finish. You can find the button for that on my profile. Not ready to subscribe? No problem! Comment ✨INSPIRE✨ below for a free class plan and demo videos to see what I offer! #yogateacher #yogaclassplans

Not all yoga flows are created equal. ✨ A well-sequenced class isn’t just about linking poses—it’s about creating an experience. One that inspires, energizes, and transforms. But here’s the thing: without intention, sequences can feel clunky or uninspired. That’s why I’m so excited to share something I’ve been working on—Flow Architect: a program designed to help you master the art of intelligent sequencing. Whether you’re looking to elevate your teaching or simply want to create flows that feel good, Flow Architect will give you the tools to craft with confidence. Comment WAITLIST below for more details—it’s coming soon! ✨ #YogaTeacher #YogaSequencing #YogaClassPlanning

For my book reading challenge this month, the country prompt was the Caribbean and I chose a book published in 2024: Village Weavers by Myriam J. A. Chancy. This book follows the story of Gertie and Sisi, two Haitian girls with an innate connection who quickly become best friends at school until a deathbed revelation abruptly severs their relationship. Over the next few decades, there are attempts at reconciliation, though both women’s winding paths lead them away from each other, both physically and emotionally. This book highlights the differences between the worlds of class, race, and nationality from the self-imposed parameters people place on one another, and the lengths one can go to to resurrect a powerful connection in the face of hardship. #yogaandbooks #villageweavers #birdofparadisepose #caribbean #myriamjachancy #publishedin2024 #mjreads2024

I have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. 🍁💛🦃 Grateful for my family, my community, and you. 🫶🏻 🪶 Gratitude is the wind beneath our wings — it lifts us higher, even beyond the gravity of everyday life. Happy Thanksgiving! 🪶

✨ Black Friday Special! ✨ Yoga teachers, have you been curious about guiding your students through the chakras using intelligently-sequenced class plans and dharma talks? Now’s the perfect time to dive in! For Black Friday only, my comprehensive ✨Journey Through the Chakras✨ program is marked down to just $37! 💥 This program is packed with: 🌈 7 full-length chakra-focused class plans 🧘‍♀️ Guided meditations and dharma talks 🎥 Demo videos to deepen your understanding 💡 Tips and tools to integrate the chakras into your practice and teaching 💛 Ready to align, balance, and transform yourself AND your students at an incredible price.? Drop “CHAKRA” in the comments, and I’ll send you the link! Or find it in my bio and grab it before the deal ends! ✨ #BlackFridayDeal #YogaClassPlans #YogaTeachers #JourneyThroughTheChakras

Affirmations are powerful tools for rewiring the mind and reconnecting with your inner strength. 💛✨ When you focus on affirmations for the Solar Plexus Chakra, you strengthen neural pathways tied to confidence, self-worth, and empowerment. Repeating these affirmations helps shift your mindset from self-doubt to self-assurance, igniting the personal power that fuels your goals and dreams. By aligning with the energy of this chakra, you can step into your authentic power with clarity and purpose. Save this post to revisit whenever you need a boost of confidence or motivation! 💛 Yoga teachers, comment ✨EMPOWER✨ to learn more about my chakra-themed yoga class plans and tools to inspire your teaching! #affirmations #solarplexuschakra #empowerment

🍂 New Flow Inspo 🍁 This flow is all about embracing the playful side of your practice with fun transitions and opportunities to include Firefly, Baby Grasshopper, Half Camel Splits, and Modified Chinstand. 😍 I had so much fun putting it together and teaching it this week. l’d love for you to learn more about this flow, especially if you’re a ✨yoga teacher✨ needing some fresh inspiration for flows or need to save time by using some-for-you class plans. Click the subscribe button on my profile for a deeper look OR comment 🍁 INSPIRE 🍂 for a free resource specially designed for yoga teachers. As we head into a busy season, done-for-you class plans may be just the thing you need to save time and energy for the important things! #yogaclassplans #yogateacher #yogainspiration