Progressive Body Scan Meditation
A comprehensive guided meditation combining progressive muscle relaxation with body awareness and gratitude practice
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About This Activity
A comprehensive guided meditation combining progressive muscle relaxation with body awareness and gratitude practice
Quick Info
low
20
Large enough for all students to lie down with 1m spacing
Equipment Required
Yoga mats or carpet
1 per student
Cushions or bolsters
Available for those who need support
Soft background music player
1 (optional)
Yoga Mat
As needed
Cushions
As needed
Background Music
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Yoga
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
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
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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