Lesson Plan
Yoga Flow
In this lesson, students will learn self-regulation techniques and be guided through yoga stretches and movements. Then, they will write about how yoga makes them feel and how it may help reduce stress.
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Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to utilize yoga stretches to de-stress and calm their minds and bodies.
Introduction
(10 minutes)- Invite students to join into a circle, either seated in chairs or on the floor.
- Explain to the class that today, they will be exploring different ways to feel more calm or energized through yoga.
- Ask the class what tools they know of that help them feel calm (e.g. mindfulness of breath, peace corner, slowing down, noticing sounds, etc.). Write their responses on the board.
- Ask the class what helps them feel more energized (e.g. playing with a pet or friends, running, time outside, etc.). Again, write their responses on the board.
- Explain that today, they will practice some yoga, or mindful movement poses. Tell them that yoga is a practice of breathing mindfully in different poses to de-stress, focus, and relax. There are different yoga poses that support calm, and there are some that help us feel more energized.