Cool Down Yoga Activities for Year 5

A listening and reaction game where students move according to instructions then quickly find back-to-back partners

A calming breathing exercise using hands on stomach to feel breath expansion and develop mindfulness

A guided breathing exercise using flower imagery to develop mindful breathing and relaxation skills

A guided meditation using finger movements to explore gratitude and positive reflection

Calm reflective activity where students share gratitude in a respectful circle format, promoting mindfulness and social-emotional learning

Guided meditation combining relaxation pose with mindful breathing and personal reflection

A guided relaxation where students lie down and mentally scan through their body parts

A calming breathing exercise combined with guided reflection to end yoga practice mindfully

Students lie quietly and count claps while focusing on listening skills and mindful concentration

A calming concentration exercise using focus objects to develop attention skills and mindful awareness

A complete relaxation sequence combining physical rest with breath awareness meditation

Lying down breathing exercise combining arm and leg movements with breath control, using snow angel visualisation for calm and body awareness

A calming breathing exercise where students breathe deeply while moving shoulders like mountains

A guided relaxation activity that teaches body awareness, stress management, and mindfulness through systematic muscle relaxation

A guided relaxation using positive self-affirmations coordinated with breathing

A comprehensive guided meditation combining progressive muscle relaxation with body awareness and gratitude practice

A peaceful lying-down breathing exercise combining movement with mindfulness visualisation

Guided relaxation using sunshine imagery to promote deep relaxation, gratitude, and positive mindset

Guided relaxation using sunshine visualisation to calm the nervous system, combined with gratitude practice for nature and environmental mindfulness