Lesson 5: Flow & Reflection
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will synthesize the movements learned to create and lead a 5-pose "Mini-Flow."
How can you organize your yoga poses to create better "flow"?
Mini-Flow
Standard 3: Develops social skills through movement (Peer feedback/leadership).
Standard 4: Evaluates opportunities and barriers for physical activity in a variety of contexts.
DOK 3: How did your perception of "difficulty" change from Day 1 to Day 5?
DOK 4: Create a weekly schedule that integrates 10 minutes of yoga to improve your overall wellness.
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 organize a sequence of yoga poses that flow smoothly.
yoga mats, yoga music, visuals/posters