How to use your yoga sequencing card deck

Designing a yoga sequence becomes simple, creative, and intuitive with The Shanti Shack’s yoga card decks. Whether you’re building a calming flow, a strength‑focused practice, or a sequence to improve balance, these cards help you create safe, well‑structured routines tailored to your goals. 

Yogini kneeling on her yoga mat with yoga cards

1. Identify your intention

Before you begin, decide what you want your practice to support — calm, balance, strength, or flexibility. Use the icons on each card as a quick‑reference guide to sort your poses based on your intention.

2. Start with a warm‑Up

A safe yoga practice begins with warming the body and ends with stretching it out. Use the key at the top of each card to organise your flow into warm‑up (WU), core poses (C), and cool‑down (CD).

3. Build your sequence

Use the “Before” and “After” recommendations on each card to create a sequence that flows naturally. These cues help you pair complementary poses and maintain smooth transitions.

Yogini holding yoga cards and choosing an individual card to use in her practice

4. Tailor your sequence to your body

Check your sequence for balance by pairing postures with their recommended counter poses. Use the beginner and advanced modifications to adapt each pose to your level and needs.

5. Lay out your cards and begin your practice

Fan your cards beside your mat and follow your sequence pose by pose. Use the alignment cues on each card to refine your technique and move safely throughout your practice.

Yogi standing on her mat with her yoga cards laid out in front of her