Grades K-1 ! Session #1 !

BEHAVIOR









PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVE


" Becoming familiar with the yoga classroom


QUESTION
OF INQUIRY


How do my actions affect myself and others?

CHARACTER
CONNECTION


RESPECT

MATERIALS


" Yoga Mats
" Bell

BUILDING
BACKGROUND


Physically, yoga enhances flexibility, strength, coordination, and
body awareness. While participating in yoga, children will
exercise, play, connect more deeply with their inner selves, and
develop an understanding with the natural world that surrounds
them. Yoga brings the inner spirit of each child to the surface.

Each yoga session involves a certain degree of relaxation, giving
children a break from their busy lives. The simple breathing
exercises involved with yoga help children relax by focusing on
their breath and the simplicity of the moment.

A yoga session is not complete without the final resting pose.
This allows the body to take time to understand the new
information it has received through practicing yoga.


FOCUS
CHARACTER CONNECTION
How do my actions affect myself and others?
GOAL = Learning to respect the yoga classroom
" Yoga Classroom Procedures
" Listening to the Teacher

The Name Game
By using a silent bell students will use cooperation and
concentration to play the game; two essential yoga skills.
" Invite a student to hold the bell. Instruct this student to hold
it as still as possible so it does not make a sound.
" The student holding the bell will say their name and
something they like or a word that describes them beginning
with the same letter of their name. Example: My name is
Amy and I like Apples.
ON
THE MAT
Here We Go

5-10
min
" After the first student is done, they may choose another
student sitting anywhere in the circle to take a turn, by
passing the bell as silently as possible.
" The game will continue until all students have had a turn.



MOVE






To begin to get students familiar with some basic poses, play a
simple game of Yogi Says. Start out with non-yoga movements
(touch your head, make big arm circle, hop on one foot, etc.),
then move into some basic yoga poses. Using the actual names
of the poses will help familiarize students to yoga terms for later
sessions.


Mountain Pose
Foundation Pose
Basis for all Standing Poses






Tree Pose
Balancing Pose
Strengthens Legs
Lengthens the Spine

Down Dog
Strengthens the Upper Body
Stretches out Back of Legs






Triangle Pose
Complete Body Stretch

Up Dog
Opens the Chest & Shoulders
Lengthens the Spine
Strengthens the Legs





Childs Pose
Soft Stretch for the Ankles,
Hips, and Thighs


RELAX



Rest
Calms the Brain
Relieves Stress
Relaxes the Body
Lowers Blood Pressure


Guide the students as follows:
Lie down on your back. Gently allow your legs to relax and your

5-10
min

15
min
arms to relax with your palms face up. Make sure youre as
comfortable as possible and gently close your eyes. Allow your
eyes to sink to the back of your head and begin to let the muscles
in your face relax. Gently rock your head side to side and allow
the muscles in your neck to relax. Begin to breathe as if you
were about to fall asleep. Let the muscles in your shoulder relax
and notice your chest and belly rising and falling with your breath.
Relax your belly, relax your legs, and let your body melt into the
floor. Let go of the thoughts in your mind and we will stay here
resting in stillness and silence for a few more moments.

Bring your attention back to your body, begin to wiggle your
fingers and toes. Now take a nice big stretch. Roll over to one
side, be careful of your neighbors, and slowly come back to a
cross leg position.

How do you feel right now? Does your body feel different than
when you entered the class today?























Standards
Social Emotional Learning (Illinois)
Early Elementary
2C.1b. Demonstrate appropriate social and classroom
behavior.

Physical Education (CA)
Kindergarten
1.6 Balance on one, two, three, four, and five body parts
3.5 Stretch shoulders, arms, and back without bouncing
1
st
Grade
1.6 Balance oneself, demonstrating momentary stillness,
in symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes using body parts
other than feet as a base of support.
3.6 Stretch arms, shoulders, back, and legs without
hyperflexing or hyperextending the joints.

Grades 2-3 ! Session #1 ! BEHAVIOR









PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVE


" Becoming familiar with the yoga classroom


QUESTION
OF INQUIRY


How do my actions affect myself and others?

CHARACTER
CONNECTION


RESPECT


MATERIALS


" Yoga Mats
" Bell

BUILDING
BACKGROUND


Physically, yoga enhances flexibility, strength, coordination, and
body awareness. While participating in yoga, children will
exercise, play, connect more deeply with their inner selves, and
develop an understanding with the natural world that surrounds
them. Yoga brings the inner spirit of each child to the surface.

Each yoga session involves a certain degree of relaxation, giving
children a break from their busy lives. The simple breathing
exercises involved with yoga help children relax by focusing on
their breath and the simplicity of the moment.

A yoga session is not complete without the final resting pose.
This allows the body to take time to understand the new
information it has received through practicing yoga.


FOCUS
CHARACTER CONNECTION
How do my actions affect myself and others?
GOAL = Learning to respect the yoga classroom
" Yoga Classroom Procedures
" Listening to the Teacher

The Name Game
By using a silent bell students will use cooperation and
concentration to play the game; two essential yoga skills.
" Invite a student to hold the bell. Instruct this student to hold
it as still as possible so it does not make a sound.
" The student holding the bell will say their name and
something they like or a word that describes them beginning
with the same letter of their name. Example: My name is
Amy and I like Apples.
" After the first student is done, they may choose another
ON
THE MAT
Here We Go

5-10
min
student sitting anywhere in the circle to take a turn, by
passing the bell as silently as possible.
" The game will continue until all students have had a turn.



MOVE






To begin to get students familiar with some basic poses, play a
simple game of Yogi Says. Start out with non-yoga movements
(touch your head, make big arm circle, hop on one foot, etc.),
then move into some basic yoga poses. Using the actual names
of the poses will help familiarize students to yoga terms for later
sessions.


Mountain Pose
Foundation Pose
Basis for all Standing Poses






Tree Pose
Balancing Pose
Strengthens Legs
Lengthens the Spine

Down Dog
Strengthens the Upper Body
Stretches out Back of Legs






Triangle Pose
Complete Body Stretch

Up Dog
Opens the Chest & Shoulders
Lengthens the Spine
Strengthens the Legs





Childs Pose
Soft Stretch for the Ankles,
Hips, and Thighs

RELAX



Rest
Calms the Brain
Relieves Stress
Relaxes the Body
Lowers Blood Pressure


Guide the students as follows:
Lie down on your back. Gently allow your legs to relax and your
arms to relax with your palms face up. Make sure youre as

5-10
min

15
min
comfortable as possible and gently close your eyes. Allow your
eyes to sink to the back of your head and begin to let the muscles
in your face relax. Gently rock your head side to side and allow
the muscles in your neck to relax. Begin to breathe as if you
were about to fall asleep. Let the muscles in your shoulder relax
and notice your chest and belly rising and falling with your breath.
Relax your belly, relax your legs, and let your body melt into the
floor. Let go of the thoughts in your mind and we will stay here
resting in stillness and silence for a few more moments.

Bring your attention back to your body, begin to wiggle your
fingers and toes. Now take a nice big stretch. Roll over to one
side, be careful of your neighbors, and slowly come back to a
cross leg position.

How do you feel right now? Does your body feel different than
when you entered the class today?




















Standards
Social Emotional Learning (Illinois)
Early Elementary
2C.1b. Demonstrate appropriate social and classroom
behavior.
Late Elementary
3A.2a. Demonstrate the ability to respect the rights of
self and others.

Physical Education (CA)
2
nd
Grade
1.2 Transfer weight from feet to hands and from hands to
feet, landing with control.
1.3 Demonstrate balance on the ground and on objects,
using bases of support other than both feet.
5.5 Demonstrate respect for self, others, and equipment
during physical activities.
3
rd
Grade
4.13 Identify the muscles being stretched during the
performance of a particular physical activity.

Grades 4-6 ! Session #1 ! BEHAVIOR









PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVE


" Becoming familiar with the yoga classroom


QUESTION
OF INQUIRY


How do my actions affect myself and others?

CHARACTER
CONNECTION


RESPECT


MATERIALS


" Yoga Mats
" Bell

BUILDING
BACKGROUND


Physically, yoga enhances flexibility, strength, coordination, and
body awareness. While participating in yoga, children will
exercise, play, connect more deeply with their inner selves, and
develop an understanding with the natural world that surrounds
them. Yoga brings the inner spirit of each child to the surface.

Each yoga session involves a certain degree of relaxation, giving
children a break from their busy lives. The simple breathing
exercises involved with yoga help children relax by focusing on
their breath and the simplicity of the moment.

A yoga session is not complete without the final resting pose.
This allows the body to take time to understand the new
information it has received through practicing yoga.


FOCUS
CHARACTER CONNECTION
How do my actions affect myself and others?
GOAL = Learning to respect the yoga classroom
" Yoga Classroom Procedures
" Listening to the Teacher

The Name Game
By using a silent bell students will use cooperation and
concentration to play the game; two essential yoga skills.
" Invite a student to hold the bell. Instruct this student to hold
it as still as possible so it does not make a sound.
" The student holding the bell will say their name and
something they like or a word that describes them beginning
with the same letter of their name. Example: My name is
Amy and I like Apples.
" After the first student is done, they may choose another
ON
THE MAT
Here We Go

5-10
min
student sitting anywhere in the circle to take a turn, by
passing the bell as silently as possible.
" The game will continue until all students have had a turn.



MOVE






To begin to get students familiar with some basic poses, play a
simple game of Yogi Says. Start out with non-yoga movements
(touch your head, make big arm circle, hop on one foot, etc.),
then move into some basic yoga poses. Using the actual names
of the poses will help familiarize students to yoga terms for later
sessions.


Mountain Pose
Foundation Pose
Basis for all Standing Poses






Tree Pose
Balancing Pose
Strengthens Legs
Lengthens the Spine

Down Dog
Strengthens the Upper Body
Stretches out Back of Legs






Triangle Pose
Complete Body Stretch

Up Dog
Opens the Chest & Shoulders
Lengthens the Spine
Strengthens the Legs





Childs Pose
Soft Stretch for the Ankles,
Hips, and Thighs

RELAX



Rest
Calms the Brain
Relieves Stress
Relaxes the Body
Lowers Blood Pressure


Guide the students as follows:
Lie down on your back. Gently allow your legs to relax and your
arms to relax with your palms face up. Make sure youre as

5-10
min

15
min
comfortable as possible and gently close your eyes. Allow your
eyes to sink to the back of your head and begin to let the muscles
in your face relax. Gently rock your head side to side and allow
the muscles in your neck to relax. Begin to breathe as if you
were about to fall asleep. Let the muscles in your shoulder relax
and notice your chest and belly rising and falling with your breath.
Relax your belly, relax your legs, and let your body melt into the
floor. Let go of the thoughts in your mind and we will stay here
resting in stillness and silence for a few more moments.

Bring your attention back to your body, begin to wiggle your
fingers and toes. Now take a nice big stretch. Roll over to one
side, be careful of your neighbors, and slowly come back to a
cross leg position.

How do you feel right now? Does your body feel different than
when you entered the class today?



























Standards
Social Emotional Learning (Illinois)
Late Elementary
3A.2a. Demonstrate the ability to respect the rights of
self and others.
Physical Education (CA)
4
th
Grade
3.1 Participate in appropriate warm-up and cool-down
exercises for particular physical activities.
5
th
Grade
3.6 Perform flexibility exercises that will stretch particular
muscle areas for given physical activities.
6
th
Grade
5.1 Participate productively in group physical activity.
Grades K-1 ! Session #2 ! BEHAVIOR









PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVE


" Connecting Breath to Movement
" Learning Safe Variations of the Three Lotuses

QUESTION
OF INQUIRY


How do my actions affect myself and others?

CHARACTER
CONNECTION


RESPECT

MATERIALS


" Yoga Mats
" Tacky the Penguin, by Helen Lester (optional)

BUILDING
BACKGROUND


Proper Breathing will be an important concept in all future yoga
sessions. Breathing brings adequate oxygen supply to the body,
which creates a means for rejuvenation and vitality. Proper
Breathing evokes the relaxation response inside the nervous
system. Once students begin to gain control of their breath, they
can begin to relate it into their daily lives (i.e. when anxious,
upset, angry, studying for a test, etc.)

Every yoga session will end with the Lotus positions. Like a
lotus flower floating on the surface of the water, these positions
symbolize a sense of calm reflection, and tranquility in the body.
These final positions help to regulate the breath and quiet the
mind before moving into rest.


FOCUS
CHARACTER CONNECTION
How do my actions affect myself and others?
GOAL = Learning to respect our bodies
" Dont push yourself
" Use variations of poses when necessary
" Allowing your body to experience proper rest

Connecting Breath with Movement
Direct students to sit naturally and inhale deeply. Observe what
happens to the body. Ask for student responses. Explain that the
spine lengthens on the inhale and contracts on the exhale.

Connecting Breath with Sound
Guide the students as follows: When were practicing yoga, we
always breathe in through the nose and out through the nose.
We want the breath to make a soft sound like the sounds of the
ON
THE MAT
Stilling the Waters

5-10
min
ocean waves as the come and go from the shore. Its kind of like
whispering haaa with your mouth closed. Lets try this. Take a
deep inhale and as you exhale, whisper haaa. Inhale again,
this time with the mouth closed, haaa. Lets see if we can get
the same sound on the inhale. Try imagining inhaling the scent
of a sweet flower.



MOVE






Invite students to lift arms over head while inhaling and lower the
arms on the exhale. Compare how it feels when done in reverse
(raising arms while exhaling and lowering arms when inhaling).

Introduce simple poses and continue to connect the movement
with the breath.

Cat/Cow
Inhale Cat
Exhale Cow


Up Dog & Childs Pose
Inhale Up Dog
Exhale Childs Pose


RELAX


*Each session will end with all 3 Lotus positions and guided rest.
If time is short, do 5-10 breaths of #2 Lotus position only and then
move into guided rest.

#1 Folded Lotus (5-10 Breaths)
Hip Opener
Shoulder Opener
Regulates Breath
Improves Digestion


#2 Lotus (5-10 Breaths)
Hip Opener
Shoulder Opener
Regulates Breath
Quiets the Mind


#3 Up-Rooted Lotus (5-10 Breaths
Builds Arm Strength
Builds Core Strength
Prepares Body for Rest






10
min

10
min
Rest
Calms the Brain
Relieves Stress
Relaxes the Body
Lowers Blood Pressure


Guide the students as follows:
Lie down on your back. Gently allow your legs to relax and your
arms to relax with your palms face up. Make sure youre as
comfortable as possible and gently close your eyes. Allow your
eyes to sink to the back of your head and begin to let the muscles
in your face relax. Gently rock your head side to side and allow
the muscles in your neck to relax. Begin to breathe as if you
were about to fall asleep. Let the muscles in your shoulder relax
and notice your chest and belly rising and falling with your breath.
Relax your belly, relax your legs, and let your body melt into the
floor. Let go of the thoughts in your mind and we will stay here
resting in stillness and silence for a few more moments.

Bring your attention back to your body, begin to wiggle your
fingers and toes. Now take a nice big stretch. Roll over to one
side, be careful of your neighbors, and slowly come back to a
cross leg position.

How do you feel right now? Does your body feel different than
when you entered the class today?


DIGGING
DEEPER





LITERATURE & DISCUSSION RESPECT: WHAT IS IT?

Tacky the Penguin, by Helen Lester
1. How was Tacky different from the other penguins? How did
Tacky feel about his differences?
2. Was Tacky afraid of the hunters?
3. How did being different help Tacky save all the other
penguins?
4. Do you think the other penguins thought differently about
Tacky after he saved them?
5. What does respect mean? Did the other penguins show
respect for Tacky at the beginning of the story?
6. If you could talk to Tacky, what would you tell him?
7. Is being different okay?
8. Have you ever felt different?






5-10
min












































Standards
Social Emotional Learning (Illinois)
Early Elementary
2C.1a. Identify ways to work and play well with others.
2C.1b. Demonstrate appropriate social and classroom
behavior.

Physical Education (CA)
Kindergarten
1.6 Balance on one, two, three, four, and five body parts
3.5 Stretch shoulders, arms, and back without bouncing
1
st
Grade
1.6 Balance oneself, demonstrating momentary stillness,
in symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes using body parts
other than feet as a base of support.
3.6 Stretch arms, shoulders, back, and legs without
hyperflexing or hyperextending the joints.

Grades 2-3 ! Session #2 ! BEHAVIOR









PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVE


" Connecting Breath to Movement
" Learning Safe Variations of the Three Lotuses

QUESTION
OF INQUIRY


How do my actions affect myself and others?

CHARACTER
CONNECTION


RESPECT

MATERIALS


" Yoga Mats
" Chrysanthemum, by Kevin Henkes (optional)

BUILDING
BACKGROUND


Proper Breathing will be an important concept in all future yoga
sessions. Breathing brings adequate oxygen supply to the body,
which creates a means for rejuvenation and vitality. Proper
Breathing evokes the relaxation response inside the nervous
system. Once students begin to gain control of their breath, they
can begin to relate it into their daily lives (i.e. when anxious,
upset, angry, studying for a test, etc.)

Every yoga session will end with the Lotus positions. Like a
lotus flower floating on the surface of the water, these positions
symbolize a sense of calm reflection, and tranquility in the body.
These final positions help to regulate the breath and quiet the
mind before moving into rest.


FOCUS
CHARACTER CONNECTION
How do my actions affect myself and others?
GOAL = Learning to respect our bodies
" Dont push yourself
" Use variations of poses when necessary
" Allowing your body to experience proper rest

Connecting Breath with Movement
Direct students to sit naturally and inhale deeply. Observe what
happens to the body. Ask for student responses. Explain that the
spine lengthens on the inhale and contracts on the exhale.

Connecting Breath with Sound
Guide the students as follows: When were practicing yoga, we
always breathe in through the nose and out through the nose.
We want the breath to make a soft sound like the sounds of the
ON
THE MAT
Stilling the Waters

5-10
min
ocean waves as the come and go from the shore. Its kind of like
whispering haaa with your mouth closed. Lets try this. Take a
deep inhale and as you exhale, whisper haaa. Inhale again,
this time with the mouth closed, haaa. Lets see if we can get
the same sound on the inhale. Try imagining inhaling the scent
of a sweet flower.


MOVE






Invite students to lift arms over head while inhaling and lower the
arms on the exhale. Compare how it feels when done in reverse
(raising arms while exhaling and lowering arms when inhaling).

Introduce simple poses and continue to connect the movement
with the breath.

Cat/Cow
Inhale Cat
Exhale Cow


Up Dog & Childs Pose
Inhale Up Dog
Exhale Childs Pose



RELAX


*Each session will end with all 3 Lotus positions and guided rest.
If time is short, do 5-10 breaths of #2 Lotus position only and then
move into guided rest.

#1 Folded Lotus (5-10 Breaths)
Hip Opener
Shoulder Opener
Regulates Breath
Improves Digestion


#2 Lotus (5-10 Breaths)
Hip Opener
Shoulder Opener
Regulates Breath
Quiets the Mind


#3 Up-Rooted Lotus (5-10 Breaths
Builds Arm Strength
Builds Core Strength
Prepares Body for Rest







10
min

10
min
Rest
Calms the Brain
Relieves Stress
Relaxes the Body
Lowers Blood Pressure


Guide the students as follows:
Lie down on your back. Gently allow your legs to relax and your
arms to relax with your palms face up. Make sure youre as
comfortable as possible and gently close your eyes. Allow your
eyes to sink to the back of your head and begin to let the muscles
in your face relax. Gently rock your head side to side and allow
the muscles in your neck to relax. Begin to breathe as if you
were about to fall asleep. Let the muscles in your shoulder relax
and notice your chest and belly rising and falling with your breath.
Relax your belly, relax your legs, and let your body melt into the
floor. Let go of the thoughts in your mind and we will stay here
resting in stillness and silence for a few more moments.

Bring your attention back to your body, begin to wiggle your
fingers and toes. Now take a nice big stretch. Roll over to one
side, be careful of your neighbors, and slowly come back to a
cross leg position.

How do you feel right now? Does your body feel different than
when you entered the class today?


DIGGING
DEEPER





LITERATURE & DISCUSSION RESPECT: WHAT IS IT?

Chrysanthemum, by Kevin Henkes
9. What does respect mean? Did the children in the class show
respect for Chrysanthemum?
10. What effect did the teasing have on Chrysanthemum? Did the
teasing change the way Chrysanthemum felt about herself?
11. What happened in the story to change Chrysanthemum's
sadness? Did Chrysanthemum ever gain back her self-
respect?
12. What did we learn about other people's differences?
13. What would you say to Chrysanthemum if you could?


Standards
Social Emotional Learning (Illinois)
Early Elementary
2C.1a. Identify ways to work and play well with others.
2C.1b. Demonstrate appropriate social and classroom
behavior.
Late Elementary

5-10
min










































2C.2b. Analyze ways to work effectively in groups.
2C.2a. Describe approaches for making and keeping
friends.
3A.2a. Demonstrate the ability to respect the rights of
self and others.

Physical Education (CA)
2
nd
Grade
1.2 Transfer weight from feet to hands and from hands to
feet, landing with control.
1.3 Demonstrate balance on the ground and on objects,
using bases of support other than both feet.
2.3 Explain the importance of a wide rather than a narrow
base of support in balance activities.
5.5 Demonstrate respect for self, others, and equipment
during physical activities.
3
rd
Grade
4.13 Identify the muscles being stretched during the
performance of a particular physical activity.

Grades 4-6 ! Session #2 ! BEHAVIOR









PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVE


" Connecting Breath to Movement
" Learning Safe Variations of the Three Lotuses

QUESTION
OF INQUIRY


How do my actions affect myself and others?

CHARACTER
CONNECTION


RESPECT

MATERIALS


" Yoga Mats

BUILDING
BACKGROUND


Proper Breathing will be an important concept in all future yoga
sessions. Breathing brings adequate oxygen supply to the body,
which creates a means for rejuvenation and vitality. Proper
Breathing evokes the relaxation response inside the nervous
system. Once students begin to gain control of their breath, they
can begin to relate it into their daily lives (i.e. when anxious,
upset, angry, studying for a test, etc.)

Every yoga session will end with the Lotus positions. Like a
lotus flower floating on the surface of the water, these positions
symbolize a sense of calm reflection, and tranquility in the body.
These final positions help to regulate the breath and quiet the
mind before moving into rest.


FOCUS
CHARACTER CONNECTION
How do my actions affect myself and others?
GOAL = Learning to respect our bodies
" Dont push yourself
" Use variations of poses when necessary
" Allowing your body to experience proper rest

Connecting Breath with Movement
Direct students to sit naturally and inhale deeply. Observe what
happens to the body. Ask for student responses. Explain that the
spine lengthens on the inhale and contracts on the exhale.

Connecting Breath with Sound
Guide the students as follows: When were practicing yoga, we
always breathe in through the nose and out through the nose.
We want the breath to make a soft sound like the sounds of the
ON
THE MAT
Stilling the Waters

5-10
min
ocean waves as the come and go from the shore. Its kind of like
whispering haaa with your mouth closed. Lets try this. Take a
deep inhale and as you exhale, whisper haaa. Inhale again,
this time with the mouth closed, haaa. Lets see if we can get
the same sound on the inhale. Try imagining inhaling the scent
of a sweet flower.



MOVE






Invite students to lift arms over head while inhaling and lower the
arms on the exhale. Compare how it feels when done in reverse
(raising arms while exhaling and lowering arms when inhaling).

Introduce simple poses and continue to connect the movement
with the breath.

Cat/Cow
Inhale Cat
Exhale Cow


Up Dog & Childs Pose
Inhale Up Dog
Exhale Childs Pose


RELAX


*Each session will end with all 3 Lotus positions and guided rest.
If time is short, do 5-10 breaths of #2 Lotus position only and then
move into guided rest.

#1 Folded Lotus (5-10 Breaths)
Hip Opener
Shoulder Opener
Regulates Breath
Improves Digestion


#2 Lotus (5-10 Breaths)
Hip Opener
Shoulder Opener
Regulates Breath
Quiets the Mind


#3 Up-Rooted Lotus (5-10 Breaths
Builds Arm Strength
Builds Core Strength
Prepares Body for Rest






10
min
10
min
Rest
Calms the Brain
Relieves Stress
Relaxes the Body
Lowers Blood Pressure


Guide the students as follows:
Lie down on your back. Gently allow your legs to relax and your
arms to relax with your palms face up. Make sure youre as
comfortable as possible and gently close your eyes. Allow your
eyes to sink to the back of your head and begin to let the muscles
in your face relax. Gently rock your head side to side and allow
the muscles in your neck to relax. Begin to breathe as if you
were about to fall asleep. Let the muscles in your shoulder relax
and notice your chest and belly rising and falling with your breath.
Relax your belly, relax your legs, and let your body melt into the
floor. Let go of the thoughts in your mind and we will stay here
resting in stillness and silence for a few more moments.

Bring your attention back to your body, begin to wiggle your
fingers and toes. Now take a nice big stretch. Roll over to one
side, be careful of your neighbors, and slowly come back to a
cross leg position.

How do you feel right now? Does your body feel different than
when you entered the class today?

DIGGING
DEEPER





DISCUSSION RESPECT: WHAT IS IT?
1) What does it feel like to be respected?
2) How can we show respect?
3) What does it feel like to be disrespected?
4) Does everyone deserve respect? Why or why not?
5) What are some respectful behaviors?
6) Is respect something that needs to be earned?

Standards
Social Emotional Learning (Illinois)
Late Elementary
2C.2b. Analyze ways to work effectively in groups.
2C.2a. Describe approaches for making and keeping
friends.
3A.2a. Demonstrate the ability to respect the rights of
self and others.

Physical Education (CA)
4
th
Grade
3.1 Participate in appropriate warm-up and cool-down
exercises for particular physical activities.
4.1 Identify the correct body alignment for performing
lower body stretches.
5
th
Grade
3.6 Perform flexibility exercises that will stretch particular
muscle areas for given physical activities.
6
th
Grade

5-10
min


























































1.11 Design and perform smooth, flowing sequences of
stunts, tumbling, and rhythmic patterns that combine
traveling, rolling, balancing, and transferring weight.

Grades K-1 ! Session #3 ! BEHAVIOR









PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVE


Introducing elements of the Opening Sequence A

QUESTION
OF INQUIRY


How do my actions affect myself and others?

CHARACTER
CONNECTION


RESPECT

MATERIALS


" Yoga Mats


BUILDING
BACKGROUND


The purpose of Opening Sequences is to warm-up the body.
This helps the muscles to get ready for physical activity and
reduces the risk of injuries. Through movement, the bodys
temperature increases, muscles become supple and more ready
for stretching, heart and respiratory rate increase, and blood flow
to the joints and muscles improves.


FOCUS
CHARACTER CONNECTION
How do my actions affect myself and others?
GOAL = Learning to respect others in the yoga classroom
" Becoming aware of personal space
" Listening to the teacher
" Doing the best I can to inspire others

Review Proper Breathing
" Take a few deep breaths and remember how it felt last time to
breathe with sound.
" Connect breath with movement (inhale arm up, exhale
arms down)


ON
THE MAT
Let the Yoga Begin

5-10
min

MOVE






1. Introduce and demonstrate Opening Sequence A

2. Explain to students that Opening Sequence A is a warm-up
activity and the benefits of warming up the body.

3. Invite students to stand up on their mats and lead them into
Mountain Pose. Did you ever wonder what it feels like to be
strong and still like a mountain? This pose is the most
important pose because we do it more than any other pose.
Its the one we come back to in between all the other poses.
Hold this pose for a few breaths.

4. Instruct students to inhale and reach their arms way up high
towards the sun and clap their palms together.

5. Show students how to exhale and fold forward at their hips.

6. Tell students to inhale as they look up

7. Instruct students to step their feet back and lower their body to
the floor.

8. Invite students into the Up Dog pose. Press into your palms,
lift your head, and stretch way back just as dogs do when they
wake up from a nap. Hold this pose for a few breaths.

9. From Up Dog, the students will come up on their hands and
knees, roll their toes under, and come into Down Dog. Hold
for a few breaths.

10. On an inhale, students will step their feet forward, look up,
and then exhale and gently let their body fold forward into
their legs.

11. Ask students to very slowly come back to standing on an
inhale and reach their arms way up, then exhale back into
Mountain Pose.

12. Bring students back to seated positions and discuss how it
felt. Were they able to connect their breath to the
movements? Were any of the poses harder than others? Do
they feel warmed up?

RELAX


*Each session will end with all 3 Lotus positions and guided rest.
If time is short, do 5-10 breaths of #2 Lotus position only and then
move into guided rest.

#1 Folded Lotus (5-10 Breaths)
Hip Opener
Shoulder Opener
Regulates Breath
Improves Digestion

5-10
min

15
min


#2 Lotus (5-10 Breaths)
Hip Opener
Shoulder Opener
Regulates Breath
Quiets the Mind


#3 Up-Rooted Lotus (5-10 Breaths
Builds Arm Strength
Builds Core Strength
Prepares Body for Rest


Rest
Calms the Brain
Relieves Stress
Relaxes the Body
Lowers Blood Pressure


Guide the students as follows:
Lie down on your back. Gently allow your legs to relax and your
arms to relax with your palms face up. Make sure youre as
comfortable as possible and gently close your eyes. Allow your
eyes to sink to the back of your head and begin to let the muscles
in your face relax. Gently rock your head side to side and allow
the muscles in your neck to relax. Begin to breathe as if you
were about to fall asleep. Let the muscles in your shoulder relax
and notice your chest and belly rising and falling with your breath.
Relax your belly, relax your legs, and let your body melt into the
floor. Let go of the thoughts in your mind and we will stay here
resting in stillness and silence for a few more moments.

Bring your attention back to your body, begin to wiggle your
fingers and toes. Now take a nice big stretch. Roll over to one
side, be careful of your neighbors, and slowly come back to a
cross leg position.

How do you feel right now? Does your body feel different than
when you entered the class today?


DIGGING
DEEPER





ACTIVITY RESPECT: WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
1. Compliment Circle - Have students sit in a large circle. Go
around the circle and have each student take a turn giving a
compliment about the person sitting next to them until each
student has heard something positive about themselves.



5-10
min











































Standards
Social Emotional Learning (Illinois)
Early Elementary
2C.1a. Identify ways to work and play well with others.
2C.1b. Demonstrate appropriate social and classroom
behavior.

Physical Education (CA)
Kindergarten
1.6 Balance on one, two, three, four, and five body parts
3.5 Stretch shoulders, arms, and back without bouncing
1
st
Grade
1.6 Balance oneself, demonstrating momentary stillness,
in symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes using body parts
other than feet as a base of support.
3.6 Stretch arms, shoulders, back, and legs without
hyperflexing or hyperextending the joints.

Grades 2-3 ! Session #3 ! BEHAVIOR









PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVE


Introducing elements of the Opening Sequence A

QUESTION
OF INQUIRY


How do my actions affect myself and others?

CHARACTER
CONNECTION


RESPECT

MATERIALS


" Yoga Mats
" Chart Paper
" Marker


BUILDING
BACKGROUND


The purpose of Opening Sequences is to warm-up the body.
This helps the muscles to get ready for physical activity and
reduces the risk of injuries. Through movement, the bodys
temperature increases, muscles become supple and more ready
for stretching, heart and respiratory rate increase, and blood flow
to the joints and muscles improves.


FOCUS
CHARACTER CONNECTION
How do my actions affect myself and others?
GOAL = Learning to respect others in the yoga classroom
" Becoming aware of personal space
" Listening to the teacher
" Doing the best I can to inspire others

Review Proper Breathing
" Take a few deep breaths and remember how it felt last time to
breathe with sound.
" Connect breath with movement (inhale arm up, exhale
arms down)


ON
THE MAT
Let the Yoga Begin

5-10
min

MOVE






1. Introduce and demonstrate Opening Sequence A

2. Explain to students that Opening Sequence A is a warm-up
activity and the benefits of warming up the body.

3. Invite students to stand up on their mats and lead them into
Mountain Pose. Did you ever wonder what it feels like to be
strong and still like a mountain? This pose is the most
important pose because we do it more than any other pose.
Its the one we come back to in between all the other poses.
Hold this pose for a few breaths.

4. Instruct students to inhale and reach their arms way up high
towards the sun and clap their palms together.

5. Show students how to exhale and fold forward at their hips.

6. Tell students to inhale as they look up

7. Instruct students to step their feet back and lower their body to
the floor.

8. Invite students into the Up Dog pose. Press into your palms,
lift your head, and stretch way back just as dogs do when they
wake up from a nap. Hold this pose for a few breaths.

9. From Up Dog, the students will come up on their hands and
knees, roll their toes under, and come into Down Dog. Hold
for a few breaths.

10. On an inhale, students will step their feet forward, look up,
and then exhale and gently let their body fold forward into
their legs.

11. Ask students to very slowly come back to standing on an
inhale and reach their arms way up, then exhale back into
Mountain Pose.

12. Bring students back to seated positions and discuss how it
felt. Were they able to connect their breath to the
movements? Were any of the poses harder than others? Do
they feel warmed up?

RELAX


*Each session will end with all 3 Lotus positions and guided rest.
If time is short, do 5-10 breaths of #2 Lotus position only and then
move into guided rest.

#1 Folded Lotus (5-10 Breaths)
Hip Opener
Shoulder Opener
Regulates Breath

5-10
min

15
min
Improves Digestion


#2 Lotus (5-10 Breaths)
Hip Opener
Shoulder Opener
Regulates Breath
Quiets the Mind


#3 Up-Rooted Lotus (5-10 Breaths
Builds Arm Strength
Builds Core Strength
Prepares Body for Rest





Rest
Calms the Brain
Relieves Stress
Relaxes the Body
Lowers Blood Pressure


Guide the students as follows:
Lie down on your back. Gently allow your legs to relax and your
arms to relax with your palms face up. Make sure youre as
comfortable as possible and gently close your eyes. Allow your
eyes to sink to the back of your head and begin to let the muscles
in your face relax. Gently rock your head side to side and allow
the muscles in your neck to relax. Begin to breathe as if you
were about to fall asleep. Let the muscles in your shoulder relax
and notice your chest and belly rising and falling with your breath.
Relax your belly, relax your legs, and let your body melt into the
floor. Let go of the thoughts in your mind and we will stay here
resting in stillness and silence for a few more moments.

Bring your attention back to your body, begin to wiggle your
fingers and toes. Now take a nice big stretch. Roll over to one
side, be careful of your neighbors, and slowly come back to a
cross leg position.

How do you feel right now? Does your body feel different than
when you entered the class today?

DIGGING
DEEPER




ACTIVITY RESPECT: WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
1. Respect Recipe - As a group, create a recipe for respect.
What are the ingredients that you would need? 3 scoops of
thank yous? 2 Tablespoons of compliments?
2. Write responses on chart paper and post on the wall.

5-10
min






























Standards
Social Emotional Learning (Illinois)
Early Elementary
2C.1a. Identify ways to work and play well with others.
2C.1b. Demonstrate appropriate social and classroom
behavior.
Late Elementary
2C.2b. Analyze ways to work effectively in groups.
2C.2a. Describe approaches for making and keeping
friends.
3A.2a. Demonstrate the ability to respect the rights of
self and others.

Physical Education (CA)
2
nd
Grade
1.2 Transfer weight from feet to hands and from hands to
feet, landing with control.
1.3 Demonstrate balance on the ground and on objects,
using bases of support other than both feet.
2.3 Explain the importance of a wide rather than a narrow
base of support in balance activities.
5.5 Demonstrate respect for self, others, and equipment
during physical activities.
3
rd
Grade
3.1 Demonstrate warm-up and cool-down exercises.
3.6 Hold for an increasing period of time basic stretches
for hips, shoulders, hamstrings, quadriceps, triceps,
biceps, back, and neck.
4.13 Identify the muscles being stretched during the
performance of a particular physical activity.

Grades 4-6 ! Session #3 ! BEHAVIOR









PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVE


Introducing elements of the Opening Sequence A

QUESTION
OF INQUIRY


How do my actions affect myself and others?

CHARACTER
CONNECTION


RESPECT

MATERIALS


" Yoga Mats

BUILDING
BACKGROUND


The purpose of Opening Sequences is to warm-up the body.
This helps the muscles to get ready for physical activity and
reduces the risk of injuries. Through movement, the bodys
temperature increases, muscles become supple and more ready
for stretching, heart and respiratory rate increase, and blood flow
to the joints and muscles improves.


FOCUS
CHARACTER CONNECTION
How do my actions affect myself and others?
GOAL = Learning to respect others in the yoga classroom
" Becoming aware of personal space
" Listening to the teacher
" Doing the best I can to inspire others

Review Proper Breathing
" Take a few deep breaths and remember how it felt last time to
breathe with sound.
" Connect breath with movement (inhale arm up, exhale
arms down)


ON
THE MAT
Let the Yoga Begin

5-10
min

MOVE






1. Introduce and demonstrate Opening Sequence A

2. Explain to students that Opening Sequence A is a warm-up
activity and the benefits of warming up the body.

3. Invite students to stand up on their mats and lead them
through Opening Sequence A.

4. Repeat 2-3 times.

5. Bring students back to seated positions and discuss how it
felt. Were they able to connect their breath to the
movements? Were any of the poses harder than others? Do
they feel warmed up?


RELAX


*Each session will end with all 3 Lotus positions and guided rest.
If time is short, do 5-10 breaths of #2 Lotus position only and then
move into guided rest.

#1 Folded Lotus (5-10 Breaths)
Hip Opener
Shoulder Opener
Regulates Breath
Improves Digestion


#2 Lotus (5-10 Breaths)
Hip Opener
Shoulder Opener
Regulates Breath
Quiets the Mind


#3 Up-Rooted Lotus (5-10 Breaths
Builds Arm Strength
Builds Core Strength
Prepares Body for Rest


Rest
Calms the Brain
Relieves Stress
Relaxes the Body
Lowers Blood Pressure


Guide the students as follows:
Lie down on your back. Gently allow your legs to relax and your
arms to relax with your palms face up. Make sure youre as
comfortable as possible and gently close your eyes. Allow your

5-10
min

15
min
eyes to sink to the back of your head and begin to let the muscles
in your face relax. Gently rock your head side to side and allow
the muscles in your neck to relax. Begin to breathe as if you
were about to fall asleep. Let the muscles in your shoulder relax
and notice your chest and belly rising and falling with your breath.
Relax your belly, relax your legs, and let your body melt into the
floor. Let go of the thoughts in your mind and we will stay here
resting in stillness and silence for a few more moments.

Bring your attention back to your body, begin to wiggle your
fingers and toes. Now take a nice big stretch. Roll over to one
side, be careful of your neighbors, and slowly come back to a
cross leg position.

How do you feel right now? Does your body feel different than
when you entered the class today?

DIGGING
DEEPER





ACTIVITY RESPECT: WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
1. Same, Same, but Different - Split class into groups of 5 and
have each group think of 3 similarities and 3 differences
among each other.
2. Come back together as a group and discuss findings.
3. Point out that respect is created as everyone realizes their
common traits, learn something new about each other, and
focus on their uniqueness.



Standards
Social Emotional Learning (Illinois)
Late Elementary
2C.2b. Analyze ways to work effectively in groups.
2C.2a. Describe approaches for making and keeping
friends.
3A.2a. Demonstrate the ability to respect the rights of
self and others.

Physical Education (CA)
4
th
Grade
3.1 Participate in appropriate warm-up and cool-down
exercises for particular physical activities.
3.6 Demonstrate basic stretches using proper alignment
for hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors, triceps, back,
shoulders, hip adductors, hip abductors, and calves.
4.1 Identify the correct body alignment for performing
lower body stretches.
4.16 Explain the value of increased flexibility when
participating in physical activity.
5
th
Grade
3.6 Perform flexibility exercises that will stretch particular
muscle areas for given physical activities.
6
th
Grade
1.11 Design and perform smooth, flowing sequences of
stunts, tumbling, and rhythmic patterns that combine
traveling, rolling, balancing, and transferring weight.
5.1 Participate productively in group physical activity.

5-10
min

Grades K-1 ! Session #4 ! BEHAVIOR









PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVE


Continuing to learn the elements of the Opening Sequence A

QUESTION
OF INQUIRY


How do my actions affect myself and others?

CHARACTER
CONNECTION


RESPECT


MATERIALS


" Yoga Mats


BUILDING
BACKGROUND


Beyond the physical benefits of using Opening Sequences as a
warm-up, there are mental benefits as well. The repetitive nature
of the Opening Sequence helps to focus the mind and bring
mastery to the individual poses, which creates self-confidence.


FOCUS
CHARACTER CONNECTION
How do my actions affect myself and others?
GOAL = Learning to respect the practice element of yoga
" Yoga takes time to learn
" Its okay to be a learner
" Nobody is perfect
" We are all different and our poses will look different too
" Practice and repetition helps us become stronger in all skills
on and off the mat

Yoga Breathing
" Take a few deep breaths. Connect breath with movement
(inhale arm up, exhale arms down)


ON
THE MAT
Building the Foundation

5-10
min

MOVE






1. Practice Opening Sequence A

2. Break down the core poses (steps 4-6) to ensure that all
students are aware of proper alignment and safe variations.

3. Practice and repeat.

4. Teach students how to transition to seated using the Opening
Sequence.

5. Did you feel an improvement from last session? Is it getting
easier? Were there any difficult parts? How does your body
feel?


RELAX


*Each session will end with all 3 Lotus positions and guided rest.
If time is short, do 5-10 breaths of #2 Lotus position only and then
move into guided rest.

#1 Folded Lotus (5-10 Breaths)






#2 Lotus (5-10 Breaths)






#3 Up-Rooted Lotus (5-10 Breaths






Rest










5-10
min

15
min

DIGGING
DEEPER





RECAP RESPECT: How did I show it?
1. Who remembers what respect means?
2. How did the Compliment Circle from last session make you
feel? How do you think your compliments made others feel?
3. After learning about respect in the yoga classroom, were you
able to use respect in your regular classroom? On the
playground? At home with your families? Share some
examples.





























Standards
Social Emotional Learning (Illinois)
Early Elementary
2C.1a. Identify ways to work and play well with others.
2C.1b. Demonstrate appropriate social and classroom
behavior.

Physical Education (CA)
Kindergarten
1.5 Create shapes using non-locomotor movements.
1.6 Balance on one, two, three, four, and five body parts
3.5 Stretch shoulders, arms, and back without bouncing
4.8 Identify the body part involved when stretching
5.1 Identify the feelings that result from participation in
physical activity.
1
st
Grade
1.6 Balance oneself, demonstrating momentary stillness,
in symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes using body parts
other than feet as a base of support.
3.6 Stretch arms, shoulders, back, and legs without
hyperflexing or hyperextending the joints.


5-10
min
Grades 2-3 ! Session #4 ! BEHAVIOR









PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVE


Continuing to learn the elements of the Opening Sequence A

QUESTION
OF INQUIRY


How do my actions affect myself and others?

CHARACTER
CONNECTION


RESPECT

MATERIALS


" Yoga Mats


BUILDING
BACKGROUND


Beyond the physical benefits of using Opening Sequences as a
warm-up, there are mental benefits as well. The repetitive nature
of the Opening Sequence helps to focus the mind and bring
mastery to the individual poses, which creates self-confidence.


FOCUS
CHARACTER CONNECTION
How do my actions affect myself and others?
GOAL = Learning to respect the practice element of yoga
" Yoga takes time to learn
" Its okay to be a learner
" Nobody is perfect
" We are all different and our poses will look different too
" Practice and repetition helps us become stronger in all skills
on and off the mat

Yoga Breathing
" Take a few deep breaths. Connect breath with movement
(inhale arm up, exhale arms down)


ON
THE MAT
Building the Foundation

5-10
min

MOVE






1. Practice Opening Sequence A

2. Break down the core poses (steps 4-6) to ensure that all
students are aware of proper alignment and safe variations.

3. Practice and repeat.

4. Teach students how to transition to seated using the Opening
Sequence.

5. Did you feel an improvement from last session? Is it getting
easier? Were there any difficult parts? How does your body
feel?

RELAX


*Each session will end with all 3 Lotus positions and guided rest.
If time is short, do 5-10 breaths of #2 Lotus position only and then
move into guided rest.

#1 Folded Lotus (5-10 Breaths)






#2 Lotus (5-10 Breaths)






#3 Up-Rooted Lotus (5-10 Breaths






Rest










15
min
5-10
min

DIGGING
DEEPER





RECAP RESPECT: How did I show it?
1. Who remembers what respect means?
2. Did the Respect Recipe from last session make you more
aware of what respect is?
3. After learning about respect in the yoga classroom, were you
able to use respect in your regular classroom? On the
playground? At home with your families? In the community?
Share some examples.
4. Did you notice anyone making an effort to be respectful to you
this week? How did it make you feel?
























Standards
Social Emotional Learning (Illinois)
! Early Elementary
! 2C.1a. Identify ways to work and play well with others.
! 2C.1b. Demonstrate appropriate social and classroom
behavior.
Physical Education (CA)
! 2
nd
Grade
! 1.2 Transfer weight from feet to hands and from hands to
feet, landing with control.
! 1.3 Demonstrate balance on the ground and on objects,
using bases of support other than both feet.
! 2.3 Explain the importance of a wide rather than a narrow
base of support in balance activities.
! 5.5 Demonstrate respect for self, others, and equipment
during physical activities.
! 3
rd
Grade
! 3.1 Demonstrate warm-up and cool-down exercises.
! 3.6 Hold for an increasing period of time basic stretches
for hips, shoulders, hamstrings, quadriceps, triceps,
biceps, back, and neck.
! 4.13 Identify the muscles being stretched during the
performance of a particular physical activity.
! 5.5 Demonstrate respect for individual differences in
physical abilities.

5-10
min
Grades 4-6 ! Session #4 ! BEHAVIOR









PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVE


Continuing to learn the elements of the Opening Sequence A

QUESTION
OF INQUIRY


How do my actions affect myself and others?

CHARACTER
CONNECTION


RESPECT

MATERIALS


" Yoga Mats


BUILDING
BACKGROUND


Beyond the physical benefits of using Opening Sequences as a
warm-up, there are mental benefits as well. The repetitive nature
of the Opening Sequence helps to focus the mind and bring
mastery to the individual poses, which creates self-confidence.


FOCUS
CHARACTER CONNECTION
How do my actions affect myself and others?
GOAL = Learning to respect the practice element of yoga
" Yoga takes time to learn
" Its okay to be a learner
" Nobody is perfect
" We are all different and our poses will look different too
" Practice and repetition helps us become stronger in all skills
on and off the mat

Yoga Breathing
" Take a few deep breaths. Connect breath with movement
(inhale arm up, exhale arms down)


ON
THE MAT
Building the Foundation

5-10
min

MOVE






1. Practice Opening Sequence A

2. Break down the core poses (steps 4-6) to ensure that all
students are aware of proper alignment and safe variations.

3. Practice and repeat.

4. Teach students how to transition to seated using the Opening
Sequence.

5. Did you feel an improvement from last session? Is it getting
easier? Were there any difficult parts? How does your body
feel?



RELAX


*Each session will end with all 3 Lotus positions and guided rest.
If time is short, do 5-10 breaths of #2 Lotus position only and then
move into guided rest.

#1 Folded Lotus (5-10 Breaths)






#2 Lotus (5-10 Breaths)






#3 Up-Rooted Lotus (5-10 Breaths






Rest










15
min
5-10
min

DIGGING
DEEPER





RECAP RESPECT: How did I show it?
1. Did the Same, Same, but Different activity from last session
make you more aware of the uniqueness of yourself and
others? Did you become more aware of the similarities? How
did it make you feel about yourself?
2. How were you able to apply this with your friends? Family?
Community? Share examples.
























Standards
Social Emotional Learning (Illinois)
Late Elementary
2C.2b. Analyze ways to work effectively in groups.
2C.2a. Describe approaches for making and keeping
friends.
3A.2a. Demonstrate the ability to respect the rights of
self and others.

Physical Education (CA)
4
th
Grade
3.1 Participate in appropriate warm-up and cool-down
exercises for particular physical activities.
3.6 Demonstrate basic stretches using proper alignment
for hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors, triceps, back,
shoulders, hip adductors, hip abductors, and calves.
4.1 Identify the correct body alignment for performing
lower body stretches.
4.16 Explain the value of increased flexibility when
participating in physical activity.
5
th
Grade
3.6 Perform flexibility exercises that will stretch particular
muscle areas for given physical activities.
6
th
Grade
1.11 Design and perform smooth, flowing sequences of
stunts, tumbling, and rhythmic patterns that combine
traveling, rolling, balancing, and transferring weight.
5.1 Participate productively in group physical activity.

5-10
min
Grades K-1 ! Session #5 ! SELF AWARENESS









PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVE


Learning to connect focused gaze to posture

QUESTION
OF INQUIRY


How can I show value for myself and those around me?

CHARACTER
CONNECTION


APPRECIATION

MATERIALS


" Yoga Mats
" Gratitude Soup, by Olivia Rosewood (optional)



BUILDING
BACKGROUND


The core components of Yoga are three-fold: Breath, Focused
Gaze, and the posture itself. Focused Gaze is a means for
increasing concentration, physical stability, and a more balanced
state of mind. Placement of the gaze on a single point controls
the wandering tendency of the mind.


FOCUS
CHARACTER CONNECTION
How can I show value for myself and those around me?
GOAL = Learning to appreciate the comfort we have found in
poses.
" Through repetition of the sequences, the muscles in the body
become familiar with and gain stability and comfort in the
poses.
" As we gain more ease in the poses, and continue to hone our
abilities, appreciation for our skills will increase.

Yoga Breathing
" Take a few deep breaths. Connect breath with movement
(inhale arm up, exhale arms down)


ON
THE MAT
Looking Out / Looking In

5-10
min

MOVE






1. Introduce the idea of Focused Gaze, where to look, in
conjunction with breath and posture. (Example: When you
are in Downward Facing Dog you should be looking at your
belly button, but if thats too hard you can always look at your
toes)
2. Eye Stretches Imagine looking at a clock and move eyes to
each position.
" Up and Down = 12:00 to 6:00, 6:00 to 12:00
" Side to Side = 9:00 to 3:00, 3:00 to 9:00
3. Introduce the 9 gazing points (see variation for K-1).
4. Practice Opening Sequence A (see variations for K-1).
5. Repeat Opening Sequence A and instruct the correct place to
look in each pose.
" Step 1 Look to the thumbs
" Step 2 Look to the tip of your nose
" Step 3 Head up, look to the tip of your nose
" Step 4 Look to the tip of your nose
" Step 5 Take your head back and look to the tip of your
nose
" Step 6 Look to your belly button
" Step 7 Head up, look to the tip of your nose
" Step 8 Look to the tip of your nose
" Step 9 Look to the thumbs
6. Practice Opening Sequence A using proper focused gaze.
7. Introduce Kangaroo Pose and Warrior Pose. Practice and
play with poses.



RELAX


*Each session will end with all three Lotus positions and guided
rest. If time is short, do 5-10 breaths of #2 Lotus position only
and then move into guided rest.

#1 Folded Lotus (5-10 Breaths)


#2 Lotus (5-10 Breaths)


#3 Up-Rooted Lotus (5-10 Breaths)


Rest




DIGGING
DEEPER





LITERATURE & DISCUSSION APPRECIATION: What is it?

Gratitude Soup, by Olivia Rosewood
1. What was Violet the Purple Fairy making? Why?
2. What did she put in her soup?
3. By putting these items in her soup, how was she showing that

5-10
min

5-10
min

15
min
she appreciates these parts of her life?
4. What is the difference between need and want.
5. What are the parts of your life that you appreciate?
6. What are other ways to show appreciation?
7. If you were to make Gratitude Soup, what would your
ingredients be?






























Standards
Social Emotional Learning (Illinois)
! Early Elementary
! 1B.1a. Identify ones likes and dislikes, needs and wants,
strengths and challenges
Physical Education (CA)
! Kindergarten
! 1.5 Create shapes using non-locomotor movements.
! 1.6 Balance on one, two, three, four, and five body parts
! 3.5 Stretch shoulders, arms, and back without bouncing
! 4.8 Identify the body part involved when stretching
! 1
st
Grade
! 1.6 Balance oneself, demonstrating momentary stillness,
in symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes using body
parts other than feet as a base of support.
! 3.6 Stretch arms, shoulders, back, and legs without
hyperflexing or hyperextending the joints.

Grades 2-3 ! Session #5 ! SELF AWARENESS









PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVE


Learning to connect focused gaze to posture

QUESTION
OF INQUIRY


How can I show value for myself and those around me?

CHARACTER
CONNECTION


APPRECIATION

MATERIALS


" Yoga Mats
" The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein (optional)



BUILDING
BACKGROUND


The core components of Yoga are three-fold: Breath, Focused
Gaze, and the posture itself. Focused Gaze is a means for
increasing concentration, physical stability, and a more balanced
state of mind. Placement of the gaze on a single point controls
the wandering tendency of the mind.


FOCUS
CHARACTER CONNECTION
How can I show value for myself and those around me?
GOAL = Learning to appreciate the comfort we have found in
poses.
" Through repetition of the sequences, the muscles in the body
become familiar with and gain stability and comfort in the
poses.
" As we gain more ease in the poses, and continue to hone our
abilities, appreciation for our skills will increase.

Yoga Breathing
" Take a few deep breaths. Connect breath with movement
(inhale arm up, exhale arms down)


ON
THE MAT
Looking Out / Looking In

5-10
min

MOVE






1. Introduce the idea of Focused Gaze, where to look, in
conjunction with breath and posture. (Example: When you
are in Downward Facing Dog you should be looking at your
belly button, but if thats too hard you can always look at your
toes)
2. Eye Stretches Imagine looking at a clock and move eyes to
each position.
" Up and Down = 12:00 to 6:00, 6:00 to 12:00
" Side to Side = 9:00 to 3:00, 3:00 to 9:00
3. Introduce the 9 gazing points (see variation for 2-3).
4. Practice Opening Sequence A (see variations for 2-3).
5. Repeat Opening Sequence A and instruct the correct place to
look in each pose.
" Step 1 Look to the thumbs
" Step 2 Look to the tip of your nose
" Step 3 Head up, look to the tip of your nose
" Step 4 Look to the tip of your nose
" Step 5 Take your head back and look to the tip of your
nose
" Step 6 Look to your belly button
" Step 7 Head up, look to the tip of your nose
" Step 8 Look to the tip of your nose
" Step 9 Look to the thumbs
6. Practice Opening Sequence A using proper focused gaze.
7. Introduce Fierce Pose and Warrior Pose. Practice and play
with poses.

RELAX


*Each session will end with all three Lotus positions and guided
rest. If time is short, do 5-10 breaths of #2 Lotus position only
and then move into guided rest.

#1 Folded Lotus (5-10 Breaths)


#2 Lotus (5-10 Breaths)


#3 Up-Rooted Lotus (5-10 Breaths)


Rest




DIGGING
DEEPER





LITERATURE & DISCUSSION APPRECIATION: What is it?

The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein
1. The tree does not say I love you to the boy. How do you
know you are loved? How do people show you they care?
2. The tree shows love for the boy by always trying to make him
happy. How does the boy show love for the tree?

5-10
min

5-10
min

15
min
3. Does the boy ever thank the tree? If so, how?
4. Is it possible to show appreciation without words?
5. When you receive a gift for your birthday, how can you show
the person that you appreciate the gift?




























Standards
Social Emotional Learning (Illinois)
! Early Elementary
! 1B.1a. Identify ones likes and dislikes, needs and
wants, strengths and challenges
Physical Education (CA)
! 2
nd
Grade
! 1.2 Transfer weight from feet to hands and from hands to
feet, landing with control.
! 1.3 Demonstrate balance on the ground and on objects,
using bases of support other than both feet.
! 2.3 Explain the importance of a wide rather than a narrow
base of support in balance activities.
! 5.5 Demonstrate respect for self, others, and equipment
during physical activities.
! 3
rd
Grade
! 3.1 Demonstrate warm-up and cool-down exercises.
! 3.6 Hold for an increasing period of time basic stretches
for hips, shoulders, hamstrings, quadriceps, triceps,
biceps, back, and neck.
! 4.13 Identify the muscles being stretched during the
performance of a particular physical activity.

Grades 4-6 ! Session #5 ! SELF AWARENESS









PHYSICAL
OBJECTIVE


Learning to connect focused gaze to posture

QUESTION
OF INQUIRY


How can I show value for myself and those around me?

CHARACTER
CONNECTION


APPRECIATION

MATERIALS


" Yoga Mats


BUILDING
BACKGROUND


The core components of Yoga are three-fold: Breath, Focused
Gaze, and the posture itself. Focused Gaze is a means for
increasing concentration, physical stability, and a more balanced
state of mind. Placement of the gaze on a single point controls
the wandering tendency of the mind.


FOCUS
CHARACTER CONNECTION
How can I show value for myself and those around me?
GOAL = Learning to appreciate the comfort we have found in
poses.
" Through repetition of the sequences, the muscles in the body
become familiar with and gain stability and comfort in the
poses.
" As we gain more ease in the poses, and continue to hone our
abilities, appreciation for our skills will increase.

Yoga Breathing
" Take a few deep breaths. Connect breath with movement
(inhale arm up, exhale arms down)


ON
THE MAT
Looking Out / Looking In

5-10
min

MOVE






1. Introduce the idea of Focused Gaze, where to look, in
conjunction with breath and posture. (Example: When you
are in Downward Facing Dog you should be looking at your
belly button, but if thats too hard you can always look at your
toes)
2. Eye Stretches Imagine looking at a clock and move eyes to
each position.
" Up and Down = 12:00 to 6:00, 6:00 to 12:00
" Side to Side = 9:00 to 3:00, 3:00 to 9:00
3. Introduce the 9 gazing points (see variation for 4-6).
4. Practice Opening Sequence A (see variations 4-6).
5. Repeat Opening Sequence A and instruct the correct place to
look in each pose.
" Step 1 Look to the thumbs
" Step 2 Look to the tip of your nose
" Step 3 Head up, look to the tip of your nose
" Step 4 Look to the tip of your nose
" Step 5 Take your head back and look to the tip of your
nose
" Step 6 Look to your belly button
" Step 7 Head up, look to the tip of your nose
" Step 8 Look to the tip of your nose
" Step 9 Look to the thumbs
6. Practice Opening Sequence A using proper focused gaze.
7. Introduce Fierce Pose and Warrior Pose. Practice and play
with poses.

RELAX


*Each session will end with all three Lotus positions and guided
rest. If time is short, do 5-10 breaths of #2 Lotus position only
and then move into guided rest.

#1 Folded Lotus (5-10 Breaths)


#2 Lotus (5-10 Breaths)


#3 Up-Rooted Lotus (5-10 Breaths)


Rest



DIGGING
DEEPER





DISCUSSION APPRECIATION: What is it?
1. What does appreciation mean?
2. Who do you appreciate?
3. How are you fortunate?
4. What abilities do you have that you appreciate?
5. What experiences have you had that you appreciate?
6. What opportunities have you had that you appreciate?
7. What have others done that I am benefiting from in my life

5-10
min

5-10
min

15
min
(even if I dont know who they are)?
8. What am I taking for granted that, if I stop to think about it, I
am grateful for?
9. What is different in my life today, opposed to a year ago, that
Im thankful for?





















Standards
Social Emotional Learning (Illinois)
! Late Elementary
! 1B.2b. Describe personal skills and interests one wants
to develop.
Physical Education (CA)
! 4
th
Grade
! 3.1 Participate in appropriate warm-up and cool-down
exercises for particular physical activities.
! 3.6 Demonstrate basic stretches using proper alignment
for hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors, triceps, back,
shoulders, hip adductors, hip abductors, and calves.
! 4.1 Identify the correct body alignment for performing
lower body stretches.
! 4.16 Explain the value of increased flexibility when
participating in physical activity.
! 5
th
Grade
! 3.6 Perform flexibility exercises that will stretch particular
muscle areas for given physical activities.
! 6
th
Grade
! 1.11 Design and perform smooth, flowing sequences of
stunts, tumbling, and rhythmic patterns that combine
traveling, rolling, balancing, and transferring weight.
! 5.1 Participate productively in group physical activity.