Mindful Breathing and Body Awakening
A calming warm-up focusing on breath coordination and gentle body activation
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About This Activity
A calming warm-up focusing on breath coordination and gentle body activation
Quick Info
low
20
8m x 8m minimum
Equipment Required
Yoga mats or carpet squares
1 per student
Soft background music
1 device
Yoga mats or towels
1 per student
Soft background music player (optional)
1
Yoga Mat
As needed
Music Player
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 1
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Yoga
Dance
Gymnastics
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Space
Indoor
Medium Space
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Skills
Flexibility
Balance
Body Control
Coordination
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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