EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 21 MIN
Episode 93 - Part 1 Creative sequencing, neuroscience and why your body isn’t the problem
from Love At First Science · host Alba Yoga Academy
In this episode, Hannah turns the mic on Celest to explore one of the most important shifts happening in modern yoga teaching: moving beyond muscles and into the nervous system.If you’ve ever felt stuck in your practice, confused by why something isn’t improving, or unsure how to evolve your teaching, this conversation opens a completely new lens.Together, they unpack what sequencing really means from a neurological perspective, why traditional “build up to a pose” thinking can fall short, and how simple changes in input can completely transform how a body moves and feels.This is not about adding complexity. It’s about understanding what’s actually driving movement, safety and progress.In this episode, we explore:Why sequencing is more than arranging poses and what’s actually happening in the brainThe role of sensory inputs, including vision, balance and internal awareness, in movement and performance Why strength and flexibility alone don’t guarantee progress in poses like Pincha MayurasanaHow the nervous system determines whether a pose feels safe or threateningThe hidden reasons behind plateaus, asymmetries and “stuck” patternsHow past experiences, stress and injury history shape what happens on the matWhy repeating the same drills doesn’t always lead to changeThe emotional and psychological layers that influence physical practiceCelest also shares her own journey from a purely biomechanical approach to integrating neuro-based work, including the challenges of learning and teaching this in real time.The conversation closes with a powerful reminder: your body is not failing you. It is responding to the information it receives.About Alba Yoga AcademyLearn more with Alba Yoga AcademyLearn more about our Yoga Teacher Training here.Watch our extensive library of YouTube videos.Follow Hannah on Instagram.Follow Celest on Instagram
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In this episode, Hannah turns the mic on Celest to explore one of the most important shifts happening in modern yoga teaching: moving beyond muscles and into the nervous system.If you’ve ever felt stuck in your practice, confused by why something isn’t improving, or unsure how to evolve your teaching, this conversation opens a completely new lens.Together, they unpack what sequencing really means from a neurological perspective, why traditional “build up to a pose” thinking can fall short, and how simple changes in input can completely transform how a body moves and feels.This is not about adding complexity. It’s about understanding what’s actually driving movement, safety and progress.In this episode, we explore:Why sequencing is more than arranging poses and what’s actually happening in the brainThe role of sensory inputs, including vision, balance and internal awareness, in movement and performance Why strength and flexibility alone don’t guarantee progress in poses like Pincha MayurasanaHow the nervous system determines whether a pose feels safe or threateningThe hidden reasons behind plateaus, asymmetries and “stuck” patternsHow past experiences, stress and injury history shape what happens on the matWhy repeating the same drills doesn’t always lead to changeThe emotional and psychological layers that influence physical practiceCelest also shares her own journey from a purely biomechanical approach to integrating neuro-based work, including the challenges of learning and teaching this in real time.The conversation closes with a powerful reminder: your body is not failing you. It is responding to the information it receives.About Alba Yoga AcademyLearn more with Alba Yoga AcademyLearn more about our Yoga Teacher Training here.Watch our extensive library of YouTube videos.Follow Hannah on Instagram.Follow Celest on Instagram
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Episode 93 - Part 1 Creative sequencing, neuroscience and why your body isn’t the problem
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