Body Scan Relaxation
A guided relaxation where students focus on different parts of their body to develop awareness and achieve calm
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About This Activity
A guided relaxation where students focus on different parts of their body to develop awareness and achieve calm
Quick Info
low
15
2m x 1m per student
Equipment Required
Yoga Mats
1 per student
Blankets
Optional for warmth
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Suitable Sports
Yoga
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Space
Indoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Skills
Flexibility
Catching
Body Control
Activity Type
Cool Down
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
Indoor Only
Intensity
Low Intensity
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