Adventure Yoga: Body Awareness
Yoga
•Reception
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Reception students to yoga through immersive adventure narratives that transform physical poses into exciting journeys of discovery. Each lesson uses storytelling to make abstract concepts like balance, breathing, and body control tangible and engaging for young learners. The themed approach naturally encourages imagination whilst building fundamental movement skills and emotional regulation through mindful practice.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies and breathing to explore the jungle like brave adventurers?
Key Objectives:
- • To explore basic yoga poses through imaginative jungle adventure
- • To understand the importance of controlled breathing during movement
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to explore the Arctic and discover amazing creatures through yoga poses?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform yoga poses that represent Arctic creatures and features
- • To develop balance, flexibility and body awareness through themed movements
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies and imagination to explore the wonders of space?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop balance and coordination through yoga poses
- • To use imagination and creativity in movement
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to show appreciation for the natural world around us?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform tree pose with balance and control
- • To demonstrate downward dog pose maintaining proper V-shape
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can yoga poses help us travel back in time and become brave Roman warriors?
Key Objectives:
- • To hold yoga poses that depict Romans and Roman life with increasing control
- • To understand more about Roman culture through movement and storytelling
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to tell the story of an underwater adventure?
Key Objectives:
- • To hold yoga poses that represent sea life and underwater features
- • To develop concentration and breathing techniques through storytelling