Using Yoga in the Classroom
About the Course
Students will explore ways to bring yoga into the classroom to help students learn to combine breath and movement in a school setting. Yoga provides a great opportunity to provide brain breaks that are movement based while also incorporating balance, breath, coordination and self awareness.
Require Text:
- Classroom Yoga Breaks: Brief Exercises to Create Calm by Louise Goldberg
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Name 5 categories of poses and the benefits of each category.
- Determine when it is appropriate to use each category of poses within the classroom for intentional effect on classroom energy- to up regulate or down regulate.
- Teach 20 different yoga breaks that build a foundation of self resilience, focus and concentrations and improved health outcomes.
Reviews
Alison Gabrenya
Great class! I liked that we learned about the many benefits of yoga, as well as developed different practices to support the needs of our students.
Nicole Johnsen
This was a fantastic class for anyone hoping to learn more about yoga and using it within your classroom. Jan is an excellent instructor and really cares about this work.
Tresa Waggoner
Great class! The information will be easy to use in my classroom for SEL.
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