Stir the Bowl Breathing
Partners sit facing each other with legs wide, holding hands to create circular breathing movements
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About This Activity
Partners sit facing each other with legs wide, holding hands to create circular breathing movements
Quick Info
low
20
8m x 8m minimum for 20 students
Equipment Required
Yoga mats or soft surface
1 per pair
Calming background music
1 audio system
Yoga Mat
As needed
Background Music
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Yoga
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Skills
Flexibility
Body Control
Coordination
Stability
Activity Type
Cool Down
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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