Mindful Body Scan Journey
A guided relaxation where students lie down and mentally scan through their body parts
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About This Activity
A guided relaxation where students lie down and mentally scan through their body parts
Quick Info
low
25
Large enough for all students to lie down with space between
Equipment Required
Yoga Mats
1 per student
Soft music
Audio system
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
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
Fitness Activity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
Indoor Only
Intensity
Low Intensity
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