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24: Cueing for Simplicity, Accessibility and Deep Internalized Connection with Lena Kalchenko

24: Cueing for Simplicity, Accessibility and Deep Internalized Connection with Lena Kalchenko

Update: 2025-03-11
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Cueing is a hot topic at the moment, but today's guest, Lena Kalchenko, has been talking about this for a long time now. She focused on simplicity and connection in cueing over precise alignment, and she has good reason for doing so. At the core of Lena's philosophy is an internalized experience and self-discovery

We cover:

  • Why removing complexity from cueing enhances accessibility
  • Do you need to make every class as accessible as you can?
  • Why students and teachers benefit from simple cues rather than focused alignment.
  • AND MORE!

I love Lena's matter-of-fact, perspective way of discussing cueing and how ultimately it's all about the expression of movement, connection and play rather than an overly serious aligned, "perfect" practice.

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Check out Lena's website: https://www.yogawithlenak.co.uk/ 

Grab this freebie from Lena: Exploratory yoga cues to make your classes more inclusive and engaging—helping every student truly find what works for them: https://mailchi.mp/aef9dd906963/exploratory-yoga-cues-for-creative-teaching

Lena's Workshops:

Cueing with Purpose: In this workshop, you'll break down what makes a cue effective, purposeful, and impactful—so your students don't just hear your instructions, they feel them in their bodies. https://buy.stripe.com/28oeXk3yd8ecdpK9AI
 
The Truth Behind Stepping Forward in Sun Salutes: In this masterclass, you'll break down: why some students struggle (and why traditional cues often fall flat), the hidden biomechanics behind this transition—so you can teach it with confidence, how to refine your cues to help students move smoothly—without frustration and what to do when progress stalls, even after months (or years) of practice. https://buy.stripe.com/fZeeXk8Sx9ig0CY9AD
 
Loosening the Controlling Grip: Learn how to break free from the need to control every aspect of your class so you can teach in a way that's more fluid, impactful, and uniquely you. https://buy.stripe.com/28o16u9WBdyw85qeV3
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24: Cueing for Simplicity, Accessibility and Deep Internalized Connection with Lena Kalchenko

24: Cueing for Simplicity, Accessibility and Deep Internalized Connection with Lena Kalchenko

Adrianne Jerrett