Imaginative Yoga Story Journeys
Yoga
•Nursery
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Nursery students to yoga through immersive storytelling adventures that span jungles, oceans, space, and historical worlds. Each lesson uses narrative and animal/character poses to develop body awareness, emotional regulation, and physical control in an age-appropriate, playful manner. The thematic variety maintains engagement while reinforcing core yoga principles of breathing, balance, and mindful movement.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can different yoga poses help us feel calm, strong, and brave like jungle animals?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform butterfly pose and lion pose with correct technique
- • To understand the importance of controlled breathing during movement
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can yoga poses help us explore the Arctic and feel brave when we're nervous?
Key Objectives:
- • To practice yoga poses that represent Arctic creatures and features
- • To learn about Arctic animals and environments through movement
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can yoga help us feel brave and calm when we go on exciting adventures?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop balance and coordination through yoga poses
- • To use imagination to create movements inspired by space
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to show appreciation for the natural world around us?
Key Objectives:
- • Perform tree pose with increasing stability and control
- • Execute downward dog pose maintaining correct V-shape formation
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to tell stories about brave Roman warriors?
Key Objectives:
- • Hold yoga poses that represent Roman themes and characters
- • Practice breathing techniques for emotional regulation
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to tell stories about adventures under the sea?
Key Objectives:
- • Hold yoga poses that represent sea creatures and underwater features
- • Use movement and gesture to express feelings about sea adventures