Being quiet during a class does not mean you are leaving the group unsupported. A useful pause follows a clear instruction and gives people time to notice what is happening in their bodies.
Separate Silence from Missing Information
Before pausing, explain what continues, which modifications remain available, and how to safely leave the position. A student who is busy guessing what comes next does not necessarily have more space to notice their body simply because you have stopped talking. Clear orientation can make silence easier to explore; it does not have to feel relaxing to everyone.
Plan Short Windows
Deliberately mark moments in your notes where you will not immediately add another cue. Begin with a familiar physical situation. Check that the group has enough information before extending the pause. Silence gives students time to notice their experience; it should not become an endurance task.
Choose When to Speak Again
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Try it in your planning
- Highlight the strictly essential cues in one of your sequence blocks.
- Find instructions that repeat the same information.
- Place a short, deliberate pause immediately after a clear invitation.
- Notice whether another explanation is needed.
References for further exploration
These planning examples should be adapted to your group and training. References provide context for the topics discussed; they do not validate every example sequence.
