Shining Kids Yoga

Yoga Class Grades K-5 Sample Lesson Plan

Breathing Ball - deep breathing exercise

Warm Up song - freeze dance with yoga cards

Practice Sun Salutations with Chant

Play Yogi Says Game - everyone gets a turn to be the leader!  Only do a pose when "yogi says")

Listening Bell - each child gets a turn to ring the bell. Everyone else closes their eyes and listens until they can't hear the bell anymore.  When the bell stops ringing, raise your hand.  Teaches focus and concentration.

Relaxation time (3-5 minutes) - guided visualization, lavender relaxation spray, and head/neck massage

Closing - take a moment to notice how you feel at the end of yoga class, and remember something special about yourself, sing Namaste song, wish all of your classmates "Namaste!"