Instructor: Margaret Askelsen Community: Grades 6-8, School Setting, 30 minutes Plan Creation Date: July 4, 2015 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Stillness Lesson Plan: Calm Belly Breathing – with Hoberman Sphere: 10 breaths, Lights turned low – Soft, soothing music, Hold completely still for 10 seconds Pulse Count Activate Cat/Cow – Get on hands and knees…Do…
Instructor: Robine Bots Community: Ages 9-10, Boys Group, 60 minutes Plan Creation Date: May 1, 2016 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Stillness Lesson Plan: Calm Welcome – introductions (children choose an animal they like when introducing themselves). Ground Rules Intro – “Rules” for group (treat yourself like a king or queen…). Kids take a moment to…
Instructor: Michele Mayer Community: Grades 3-6, School Setting, 40 minutes Plan Creation Date: May 18, 2016 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Grounding Lesson Plan: Calm Belly Breathing – with Hoberman Sphere – Allowing several participants to lead choosing between 1-10 breaths as well as their counter. Each student will call on two other children for compliments…
Instructor: Michele Mayer Community: Grades K-6, School Setting, 45 minutes Plan Creation Date: May 15, 2016 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Strength Lesson Plan: Calm Volcano Breathing – Before beginning have student’s close their eyes and envision someone who has been strong in their life. Next instruct them to think send love out to this person…
Instructor: Michele Mayer Community: Preschool Ages, School Setting, 30-40 minutes Plan Creation Date: May 16, 2016 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Community Lesson Plan: Calm Teach Belly Breathing – Initially have the group sit on chairs or on the floor in a grounded position. First teach belly breathing with one hand on the heart and the…
Instructor: Michele Mayer Community: Grades K-6, School Setting, 45 minutes Plan Creation Date: April 29, 2016 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Listening Lesson Plan: Calm Pulse Count – Teach students to find their pulse and have them raise their hand when they have found it. Have them count their pulse for 15-30 sec and have everyone…
Instructor: Michele Mayer Community: Grades K-2, School Setting, 45 minutes Plan Creation Date: April 20, 2016 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Stillness Lesson Plan: Calm Intro to Jedi Group – Ask who likes Star Wars and then talk about the force. Discuss how our group is like a Jedi group and let the group decide if…
Instructor: Suzette Hayes Community: Ages K-8, School Setting, 45 minutes Plan Creation Date: May 1, 2016 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Community Lesson Plan: Calm Belly Breathing – with sphere – student leading after I demonstrate. Another student counting off. Ask for 2-3 compliments. Have leader compliment counter. Activate Name Toss Roots – With body activated…
Instructor: Julie Patton Community: Middle School Ages, School Setting, 30 minutes Plan Creation Date: May 1, 2016 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Listening Lesson Plan: Calm Theme Intro – Listening: To others To ourselves/voice within Our body To feelings Belly Breathing – Hoberman breathing ball—student led with compliments. As you go through this breathing exercise, try…
Instructor: Julie Patton Community: 8th Grade Health Class, School Setting, 30 minutes Plan Creation Date: May 1, 2016 Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Grounding Lesson Plan: Calm Volcano Breathing — solid/grounded Activate Mountain Pose — feel your feet grounding into the earth. Upward Mountain — grounding feet Crescent Moon Warrior I Warrior II Triangle Pose Forward…