Breath & Movement Connection
•Year 5
•Yoga
•Arranged in grid formation with 2m spacing for individual work and partner activities
Alternative: Towels or carpet squares
Soft instrumental music at low volume for relaxation portions
Alternative: Nature sounds or silence
Small feathers, flowers, or nature items for concentration exercise
Alternative: Leaves, stones, or printed pictures
A positive statement about yourself that helps build confidence and self-belief
Moving exactly as your partner moves, like looking in a mirror
Moving at exactly the same time as someone else
Thinking carefully about your own feelings, actions and progress
Paying full attention to the present moment and how you feel
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Speaking clearly and confidently, vocabulary development, creative expression through affirmations
Counting breaths and repetitions, spatial awareness and geometry in pose shapes
Understanding how physical activity affects the body, learning about balance and coordination
Self-awareness, managing emotions, building resilience and positive self-image
Central position with clear sight lines to all students, move around during partner work to monitor
Watch for pose alignment, breathing patterns, partner cooperation, and emotional engagement
Step in if unsafe pose alignment, negative self-talk, or exclusion in partner activities
Model each pose clearly, speak affirmations with genuine conviction, show modifications for different abilities
Indoor hall minimum 15m x 15m with non-slip surface, adequate ventilation
Clean, dry floor free from obstacles, yoga mats providing grip and cushioning
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide first aid if trained, seek medical attention for any concerning symptoms
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