This unit introduces Year 2 students to fundamental yoga poses and breathing techniques through engaging thematic storytelling that connects to their wider curriculum learning. By embedding mindfulness practices within imaginative contexts - from jungle animals to space exploration - students develop body awareness and emotional regulation in an accessible, playful way. The progressive focus on breathing techniques provides tools for self-regulation that extend beyond the PE hall.
This unit introduces Year 2 students to yoga as a practice that connects breathing, body control, and mindfulness. Through playful, themed exploration - from animal movements to summer flows - students develop physical strength and coordination whilst learning how breath can help them feel calm and focused. The progression from individual work to partner collaboration builds both physical competence and social awareness in a supportive, creative environment.
This unit combines the physical benefits of yoga with Year 2 students' natural love of storytelling and imaginative play. Through themed adventures spanning jungles, arctic landscapes, space, nature, history, and underwater worlds, students develop fundamental yoga poses whilst building concentration, body awareness, and emotional regulation. The cross-curricular approach connects movement to learning about different environments and cultures, making yoga accessible and engaging for young learners.