Lesson 4: Balance & Focus

How can focus help with improving your balance and stability?

Drishti (focal points)
balance

Standard 1: Demonstrates balancing on different body parts in a non-dynamic environment.

Standard 4: Chooses to engage in physical activity that is personally meaningful (Stress management).

DOK 2: How does your physical balance change when you close your eyes versus when you focus on a single point?

DOK 4: Design a short routine of three poses that you could use at home to help you de-stress before a big presentation.

Yoga is a "toolbox" for life. High schoolers face intense stressors like exams and social pressure. Yoga teaches self-regulation (Standard 4). The ability to stay calm during a difficult balancing pose translates directly to staying calm during a difficult test or conflict. It promotes a "growth mindset" by focusing on personal progress rather than external competition.

Yoga is weird.

Using a variety of challenge levels.
Students can choose their own level of challenge.
Using blocks and straps to assist in certain poses.

Students will be able to identify specific poses.

Students can explain the importance of mental focus to improve their balance and stability.

yoga mats, yoga music, visuals/posters