Mindful Movement & Balance
•Year 3
•Yoga
•Arrange in circle formation for introduction, then individual spaces
Alternative: Towels, carpet squares, or marked floor spaces
Place at front of room to represent the sun
Alternative: Yellow markers, pictures of sun, or yellow cloth
Set volume low enough for instruction clarity
Alternative: Soft instrumental music or nature sounds
Keep accessible for reading during sequence
Alternative: Create simple narrative about desert journey
Exercise for the mind, body, and breath that makes us feel good
A greeting in yoga meaning hello, goodbye, and thank you
A flowing sequence of yoga poses that honours the sun
Standing tall with feet hip-width apart, arms by sides
Paying attention to the present moment and how our body feels
Mentally checking each part of the body for tension or relaxation
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development, listening skills, following instructions, storytelling through movement
Counting breaths, sequencing poses, understanding patterns in movement, spatial awareness
Understanding how breathing affects our body, muscle function and flexibility, nervous system relaxation
Cultural awareness of yoga's origins in India, understanding different world practices
Emotional regulation, stress management, self-awareness, respect for different practices and cultures
Move around the room to observe all students, position clearly for demonstrations
Watch for pose alignment, breathing patterns, engagement level, and signs of strain
Step in if students are straining, provide modifications, offer individual support
Model all poses with excellent alignment, show modifications, emphasise breath awareness
Minimum 8m x 8m clear space, adequate for all students to extend arms without contact
Clean, non-slip surface suitable for lying down, warm enough for floor work
Stop activity immediately, assess student, provide appropriate support, seek medical attention if needed
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