Imaginative Mindfulness in Yoga
Yoga
•Year 1
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 1 students to yoga through captivating storytelling themes that transform abstract poses into concrete, relatable experiences. By connecting movement to familiar narratives - from jungle animals to space adventures - students develop physical strength, flexibility, and emotional regulation whilst building concentration and body awareness. The imaginative approach makes yoga accessible and engaging for young learners who naturally learn through play and story.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can yoga poses help us feel calm and strong like the animals in the jungle?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform butterfly pose and lion pose with correct technique
- • To understand the importance of breathing during yoga practice
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can yoga poses help us explore different environments and manage our emotions?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform yoga poses inspired by Arctic animals and features
- • To understand how yoga can help manage feelings of nervousness or worry
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use our imagination to explore space while strengthening our bodies and calming our minds?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop balance and coordination through yoga poses
- • To use imagination creatively in movement and expression
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to copy the shapes and movements we see in nature?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform tree pose with control and balance
- • To perform downward dog pose with proper alignment
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to tell stories from ancient Rome?
Key Objectives:
- • Perform yoga poses that represent Roman themes and characters
- • Demonstrate improved balance and body control through warrior and tree poses
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies and breath to explore life at sea whilst developing concentration and balance?
Key Objectives:
- • To hold yoga poses that represent sea life and ocean environments
- • To develop concentration and breathing techniques through mindful movement