Yoga helps children in many ways such as developing body awareness, managing stress, boosting confidence, and strengthening the mind-body connection. The document describes yoga poses that children can do while pretending to be things like surfers, trees, skiers, and owls. It explains how yoga classes incorporate poses, breathing, relaxation, and reviewing lessons on healthy food and exercise. The classes aim to teach children importance of daily yoga practice and finding inner peace and balance.
2. Yoga has been around for
thousands of years. Yoga is a
practice that started in India, and is
now popular around the world. The
word “yoga” means “union” in
Sanskrit, the ancient language of
India. Yoga is the “union” or coming
together of mind (thoughts and
feelings) and the physical body.
WHAT IS YOGA
3. Yoga helps children:
Develop body awareness
Learn how to use their bodies in a healthy way
Manage stress and emotions through
breathing, awareness, meditation and healthy
movement
Develops focus and concentration
Boosts their Self esteem and confidence
Strengthens the mind-body connection
Feel part of a healthy, non-competitive group
4. 1. “I am strong.” Pretend to be a surfer.
( To do Warrior 2 Pose: )
From standing position,
step one foot back,
placing the foot so that
it is facing slightly
outwards. Take your
arms up in parallel to
the ground, bend your
front knee, and look
forward. Pretend to be
a surfer and use your
strength to catch
tricky waves.
5. 2. “I am kind.” Pretend to be a tree.
To do Tree Pose:
Stand on one leg, bend your
knee, place the sole of your
foot on the opposite inner
thigh, and balance. Sway like a
tree. Think of trees being kind
by offering shade, creating
oxygen, and providing homes to
animals.
* NOTE: If children are unable
to balance on one foot, just
stand on both feet with arms
above head.
6. 3. “I am brave.” Pretend to be a skier.
To do Chair Pose:
Stand tall with your
feet hip-width apart,
bend your knees, and
keep a straight spine.
Hold your hands out in
front of you,
pretending to grasp ski
poles as you fly down a
ski run like a brave and
fearless skier.
7. 4. “I am friendly.” Pretend to be a dog.
To do Downward-Facing Dog
Pose: Bend down and place your
palms flat on the GROUND. Step
your feet back to create an upside-
downV shape with your buttocks
high in the air. Straighten your
legs, relax your head and neck,
and look down between your legs.
Think of being an eager and
friendly dog
8. 5. “I am wise.” Pretend to be an owl.
To do Hero Pose:
Drop your knees to
the ground and come
down to rest upright
on your heels. Then
pretend to be a wise
owl perched on a
tree. Twist your
upper body one way
and then the other.
9. Asana Practice Fun & Games
Each Topic
is experienced through a
practice of
Topic-specific asanas (postures)
Breathing techniques
Relaxation and meditation
Having fun with Yoga, children learn the
importance of daily practice, proper
breathing, and relaxation.
Love for Yoga helps them to find inner
peace, balance, joy, and love for life.
14. Play Yoga
Children love to practice
Yoga
while having fun
- Indoors or Outdoors
- In Pairs or in Groups
Pair Boat
Walking Wheel Barrel
Tree “Forest”Belly Breathing
15. Each Segment Ends With
Relaxation, a guided meditation, or
chanting
Review the five food groups
Home work assignment review
16. Relaxation
After each Yoga practice,
children enjoy a quite moment
in
Relaxation, a guided meditation
or in
chanting – ending with
Namaste
“The light in me bows
to the light in you.”
It’s a new day….
17. Five Food Groups Review
Children learn
through games, songs, and fun activities
the essential five food groups and
their lighter healthier equivalents
the importance of choosing a
variety of foods
how to eat, what to eat, and how
much to eat
how to create and follow easy to
make recipes
Importance of daily exercise
Yoga practice makes it easier to crave
lighter foods
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