I know that it is important to keep the bending of the spine balance, one way then the other etc, but is there a right and wrong order to standing, sitting and prone Asanas. I have heard and seen many variations. What have you found works for you? Apparently If the order goes from standing to prone, it conserves energy.
Also, I have not had this happen yet but I am nervous as how I would handle the situation of a student requiring instruction in a posture I cannot actually demostrate myself. Is a Yoga teacher expected to be able to perform all and even the most advanced postures?
Following ab work, I move into some inversions... shoulder stand, plow, bridge, and fish. Next, is my forward bend cycle, followed by my backbend cycle. I then move into standing asanas and end with spinal twists and final relaxation. The class I have attended for the past year flows like this and it is what I am comfortable with. I am not sure if going from standing to prone conserves energy - perhaps someone else could comment on that. I feel like standing asanas are more strenuous and that is why I save them for last. As for not being able to do a pose - have no fear. 