Imaginative Yoga
•Year 2
•Yoga
•Arranged in rows with space around each mat
Alternative: Towels or carpet squares for comfort
Ready for relaxation time
Alternative: Tablet with space images or printed pictures
Volume low enough for clear instructions
Alternative: Natural silence works well too
Staying steady and not falling over while in different positions
The ability to stretch and bend our bodies in different ways
Special ways of breathing in and out to help us feel calm and focused
A yoga position that we hold with our body
Using our minds to picture things that aren't really there
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Imaginative storytelling, space vocabulary, descriptive language for movements
Counting breathing cycles, timing balance holds, spatial awareness
Space facts, breathing and body systems, balance and forces
Space exploration, planet features, direction and movement
Emotional regulation, courage, cooperation and mutual support
Move around class during poses to provide individual support, central position for demonstrations
Watch for balance stability, breathing patterns, and emotional engagement with activities
Step in if students pushing beyond comfort zone, provide alternatives for struggling students
Show all poses clearly first, offer modifications, maintain calm energy throughout
Minimum 4m x 6m clear space with non-slip mats
Clean, dry floor surface free from obstacles and hazards
Stop activity immediately, assess any injuries, provide appropriate first aid and support
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