Yoga Sequencing Deck: 100 Cards to Design Practices and Classes that Flow Paperback – November 4, 2014

This deck of cards proved to be very accessible and portable for an on-the-go yoga teacher such as myself. I found the "How to use the deck" suggestions on how to use the cards very helpful in building a sequence with an anatomical focus. Since it was a deck of cards, it was fun laying a bunch of them out on the table, switching and changing them, making the experience an enjoyable and interactive way to prepare to teach a class. In the world of advanced technology, it's been refreshing to take a break from a tablet, Smartphone or laptop screen to use this deck as flash cards to review the Sanskrit names of each yoga pose.

I love the cards and the concept. It would be better if you could see the actual floor plane that the poses are done on. If glancing at a distance it's hard to tell.Also by putting the poses on both sides of the cards, like they are now, you can't use them all as you might wish. Maybe I'll have to buy another deck and mark each card as side A and side B so that I can mix the poses just as I want. Still I'd rather pay more and get one sided cards, or cards that only have the text on the back and the pose on the front. Then you could use them to both sequence and as flash cards to memorize the sanskrit names. Or perhaps more about chakras, etc. on the back instead of a pose that you also want to use.I would also give a regular box. Instead these come as a box like UNO cards do where you have to split the deck to get it in. It makes it tricky and cumbersome to put the cards away.Another thing I love is that they give you some multiples. So you can use them in a sequence more than once, makes me wish they did it for all of the poses and not just a few they think should be repeated.Bottom line is they'd be 5 stars if more like above mentioned. I'll probably just get 1-2 more sets and organize them so i can use them as one-sided and multiples.

The cards in the deck are nicely presented in greyscale. They feature the Sanskrit name as well as the translation. As a newish yogi, I like that I can visualize my practice using this deck. After I arrange the asanas the way I like, I photocopy my plan with 8 cards to a page. My whole practice fits on two double sided pages or less. No more trying to remember which pose is Warrior 2 or the correct asana sequence for Sun Salutation (Sun Salute A or B in this deck). It's also just plain fun to look through the cards and think "someday I'm going to be able to do a Salamba Sarvangasana".

I honestly didn't think that I could be any more disappointed with this deck. I figured this deck would have similar cards but not multiples of the same cards (6 of the exact same cards, 3 or 4 of others) reverse poses-which I kinda understand but seeing as this is an intermediate/advanced deck common knowledge says what you do on one side you do on the other. I was hoping to use this deck in my classes but, if I keep it, it will be for my personal practice. I do like the sanskrit. Perhaps instead of repeating cards they ought to put in cuing tips or something useful. Bottom line, if I had opened this deck in store, I would not have bought it.

I was so disappointed. There are so many cards that are the same. There were 10 of the same Vinyasa cards.You have got to be kidding. There is no rhyme or reason for that except to pad the deck. I feel so cheated. The right and left side of the poses were placed on different cards. Why didn't they put it on the same card front and back, instead of a different pose. I don't think the format was well thought out. Appreciate the Sanskrit and English names on the card. Wish the Sanskrit pronunciation was included, because there was space for that. Good concept but needs revision. 100 cards but way less than 100 poses. That, in my view, was an intentional and very deceptive marketing strategy. They need to reflect on the essence of yoga. A look at the eight limbs of yoga would hopefully be helpful to them.

These are very handy for planning a sequence for my routine each day. I like to mix things up but I don't remember all the poses, this deck makes it so easy. I can focus on stretches and standing poses, the next day m ore strengthening, then relaxation 7 winding down toward the end. They are much smaller that I expected, the box has two sets of cards in it, not one, so they are 1/2 the size of the box. But still great, and I can line them up in sequence without taking up too much space.

This deck is a must for anyone doing yoga teacher training. Each card has a clear photo of a yoga position with a variation of the pose on the back. But best of all, each pose is accompanied by both the Sanskrit name and English translation. They make great flashcards! You can also use them to sequence out a class or practice, but I think having them as a study tool is the best value.

I'm so glad I got these cards. They really help me spice up my sequences with new postures and creative ways to link them. Also helps me remember my sequence to look at the cards because I'm a very visual person! Great purchase.