Playlist preset
A 30-minute slow flow playlist has to move cleanly without rushing.
Short classes leave less room for musical wandering. A slow flow playlist should help students arrive quickly, move with breath, and land without making the final minutes feel cut short.
30 min · Slow flow
- Arrival3 min
- Warm-up5 min
- Slow flow12 min
- Peak4 min
- Cooldown + savasana6 min
Quick answer
For a 30-minute slow flow playlist, use a compact five-part arc: quick arrival, warm-up, steady slow flow, short peak, and a protected landing. Avoid tracks that take too long to develop because the class will move on before the song pays off.
Preset timing
Use this as the default slow flow playlist map.
| Minutes | Phase | Music job |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 3 min | Arrival | Immediate calm without a long intro. |
| 3 to 8 min | Warm-up | Gentle pulse for breath-led mobility. |
| 8 to 20 min | Slow flow | Steady rhythm, light vocals, and clean transitions. |
| 20 to 24 min | Peak | Subtle lift without changing the mood too sharply. |
| 24 to 30 min | Cooldown + savasana | Soft landing music that can support both release and rest. |
Short slow flow needs a compact arc
The playlist rises just enough to support movement, then gives the ending enough time to feel complete.
Teaching notes
Skip slow-build tracks
A song with a two-minute intro can waste the strongest part of a short class.
Keep the peak modest
In 30 minutes, the peak should feel like a lift, not a separate event.
Combine the landing
Cooldown and savasana may share one musical texture, so choose tracks that work for both.
Is 30 minutes enough time for a real peak?
Yes, but keep it modest. A four-minute lift reads as a peak in a compact class without throwing off the rest of the arc.
Can cooldown and savasana share the same music?
Yes. In a short class it often works better to pick one soft texture that carries both the release and the final rest.
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