Stories & Breathing Practices
Yoga
•Year 1
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 1 students to yoga through imaginative storytelling and progressive breathing techniques. By connecting movement to familiar themes like jungle animals, space exploration, and ancient Rome, students develop body awareness and emotional regulation in an engaging, narrative-driven approach. The unit builds from playful animal poses to sophisticated breathing practices, establishing foundations for lifelong mindfulness and physical wellbeing.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we move like jungle animals whilst staying calm and focused?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform yoga poses inspired by jungle animals
- • To control breathing patterns during movement
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How does breathing help us feel calm and strong during movement?
Key Objectives:
- • To explore bending, stretching and reaching movements through yoga poses
- • To understand the importance of breathing whilst stretching and warming up
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to explore the wonders of space through yoga?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform basic yoga poses with control and balance
- • To use imagination to connect movement with space themes
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to show respect and connection to the natural world around us?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform yoga poses that represent natural phenomena with growing confidence
- • To understand what natural phenomena are and how they affect our world
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to tell stories about life in ancient Rome?
Key Objectives:
- • To perform a variety of yoga poses with control and balance
- • To demonstrate understanding of Roman life through creative movement
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can breathing in three parts help us focus our minds and calm our bodies?
Key Objectives:
- • To practice 3-part breathing technique with control and awareness
- • To perform yoga poses with focus and mindful attention