Mindful Movement & Balance
•Year 3
•Yoga
•Arrange in circle formation with adequate spacing between mats
Alternative: Towels or designated floor spaces if mats unavailable
Place centrally where all students can see clearly
Alternative: Digital timer or stopwatch with visible display
Test audio levels before lesson begins
Alternative: Teacher-led breathing cues if audio unavailable
A respectful greeting meaning 'the light in me honours the light in you'
Moving smoothly from one yoga pose to another with breath
A strong standing pose with one leg forward, arms reaching up
A balancing pose standing on one leg with the other foot placed on leg
A core strengthening pose balancing on sitting bones
A back-bending pose lying down, lifting chest like a snake
A resting pose sitting back on heels with arms forward
Paying attention to the present moment with awareness and focus
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting breaths, timing poses, understanding symmetry in body positions
Understanding breathing, muscle groups, and how exercise affects the body
Learning about India and yoga's cultural origins
Mindfulness, emotional regulation, cooperation and respect for others
Move around room during activities, central position during instruction and demonstration
Watch for proper alignment, breathing coordination, and signs of discomfort
Step in if students struggling with balance, showing poor alignment, or appearing uncomfortable
Model all poses clearly, show modifications, maintain calm and peaceful energy throughout
Minimum 10m x 8m clear space, suitable for floor work
Clean, non-slip surface suitable for mat placement
Stop activity immediately, assess any injuries, provide appropriate first aid support
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