Instructor: Janina Haug
Community: Ages 5-10, Lifetime Fitness setting
Plan Creation Date: February 27, 2013
Yoga Calm Principle/Lesson Goal: Grounding
Lesson Plan:
I have used parts of this lesson plan in a Kids Class at Lifetime Fitness with kids in age range from 5-10. It would be appropriate for any level of experience and great for before a hard day of work/before test.
Class Intention: to have children get jitters out, bring some positive thoughts/vibes to front of brain and to get a little anxiety out of their minds.
Setting the Tone: bring out yoga basket, materials, play some soft music. Bring children to large area area of classroom, where they each have their own space and if possible room for a mat of some sort.
Calm
- Breath Work – Belly Breathing on back, pulse counts
- Opening Remarks – Today we are going to work hard during Yoga, because you are all capable, strong and smart.
Activate
- Yoga-Based Activities – Do the Yoga Calm Mat 20 (pg. 158-159).
- Social/Emotional Activities – Archetype Game
Calm
- Relaxation – One Minute Exploration: think of a time you wanted to be someone you were not. Why did you want to be like that person/thing? What are some things you have in common and differences with this person/thing. Share ideas/thoughts