15hr The Architecture of Flow
26–28 February 2027 | 15 hours | $599
The art, craft & creativity of sequencing
A class is more than a collection of poses. It's an experience that has been thoughtfully composed.
A creative immersion into the art of building beautiful, intelligent and deeply embodied movement experiences.
A yoga class is never just a collection of shapes. It's a conversation between movement, breath, music, sensation, space and story. It's an experience that can be thoughtfully composed, intuitively guided and creatively brought to life.
The Architecture of Flow is a three-day exploration into the craft of sequencing and the creative process behind exceptional classes.
Together, we'll explore how to move beyond the familiar, develop a deeper understanding of the body, play with rhythm and composition, and cultivate the confidence to create classes that feel both intelligent and experiential.
This is an invitation to become more curious, more creative and more intentional in the way you teach.
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Over 15 hours of practical exploration, discussion, movement and creative experimentation, we'll investigate the many layers that come together to create a beautiful class experience.
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The anatomy of a class, embodied anatomy and somatic intelligence. Exploring class structure, ebb and flow, transitions, peak pose development and creating sequences with intention.
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The art of cueing, imagery, poetry and theming. Exploring how language, storytelling and thoughtful themes can bring depth, meaning and texture to a class.
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Music, musicality and space holding. Exploring how rhythm, atmosphere, presence and energy come together to create a memorable and meaningful class experience.
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Developing your own creative voice through curiosity, experimentation and play. Learning to trust your instincts, find inspiration and approach class planning as an ongoing creative practice.
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This immersion is designed for yoga teachers, yoga teacher trainees and experienced movement practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of sequencing and explore the creative dimensions of teaching.
Whether you're looking to develop more intelligent classes, find fresh inspiration, refine your teaching language or discover your own creative voice, this space is for you.
Come as you are. Bring your curiosity, your ideas and a willingness to experiment.
the important admin:
Dates: 26–28 February 2027
Investment: $599 early bird until Jan 31 2027 - $699 regular pricing
Duration: 15 hours
Location: Kula Studio, The Welder, Christchurch
Schedule:
Friday 26 February | 2pm–6pm
Saturday 27 February | 11.30am–5.30pm
Sunday 28 February | 11am–4pm
Group size: Limited to 15 participants.
We'll be keeping this an intentionally intimate experience, allowing space for conversation, collaboration, experimentation and individual exploration.
meet your teachers
Ellie Cooper
FOUNDER + 500HR RYT + LEAD TEACHEREllie Cooper is a yoga teacher, trainer, and the owner of Kula Studio, Christchurch. Her teaching blends functional movement, intelligent sequencing, and nervous system awareness with a grounded, heart-led approach.
With over 15 years of practice, Ellie completed her initial 200HR training with LYT Yoga in 2019, continuing her studies with Yoga Medicine, Awakening Yoga Academy, and teachers including Tiffany Cruikshank, Janet Stone, Rocky Heron, Jason Crandall, Carling Harps and Patrick Beach.
Instagram : @byelliecooper
mari colbert
co-facilitator + 500Hr Yoga teacher Mari Colbert is a yoga teacher and trainer at Kula Studio whose work is rooted in embodiment, nervous system awareness, and the healing potential of movement. Her path into yoga began during professional dance training in London.
Her studies span Embodied Flow™, Classical Tantra, somatics, biomechanics, trauma-sensitive yoga, and Body Mind Centering®. Mari is an ACC-registered provider for Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and is currently training in Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy.
THE CREATIVE PROCESS
This isn't about following a formula or finding one perfect way to sequence. It's about developing the tools, understanding and confidence to create from a place of curiosity and intention.
Across the three days, we'll move between theory and practice, discussion and experimentation. Expect embodied exploration, creative sequencing exercises, playlist inspiration, class-planning laboratories, thoughtful conversations and plenty of opportunity to play with ideas.
We'll look at the finer details that make a class feel cohesive, considered and alive, while leaving plenty of room for individual expression.
COME CREATE WITH US.
There is an art to creating a class that feels effortless. Behind it is a world of thought, feeling, experimentation and intention.
Let's explore it together.
15 hours. Three days. Endless possibilities.
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education
Ellie Cooper + Kula Studio is a registered Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs) who complete this 15-hour THE ARCHITECTURE OF FLOW Teacher Training may apply all 15 hours toward their Yoga Alliance Continuing Education requirements. A certificate of completion will be provided upon graduation.
