Exhale
Inhale, Exhale
Incorporating Yoga in the K-2 Classroom
Introduction
Introduction
Aloha and welcome to Inhale, Exhale: Incorporating Yoga in the K-2 Classroom!
Have you ever found yourself struggling to handle classroom situations involving students who have poor self-regulation skills?
Have you ever wished that you had more knowledge and skills regarding ways to promote mindfulness in students?
If so, then you have come to the right place.
The concept of emotional intelligence was an essential driving force in the creation of this instruction. To understand this idea more thoroughly, please watch the video below and answer the questions as you go along.
From the umbrella concept of emotional regulation, the topic of self-regulation was chosen to be the main and essential focus of the instruction. Please watch the video below to gain a better understanding behind the importance of self-regulation. Additionally, please answer the questions as you go along.
The video below is a clip from the local news covering Fortville Elementary School in Indiana, discussing the importance of student mindfulness and how yoga can enhance the incorporation of this practice. Please watch and answer the questions as you go along.
Self-Regulation in Students
Increased Self-Regulation
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better attention and problem-solving skills
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better overall mental / physical health growth
Benefits in the Classroom
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successful peer to peer interactions
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engagement in learning
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more responsibility and trustworthiness
Mindfulness
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increased focus
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increased confidence
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increased awareness
Why Some Children Struggle
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their biological make-up
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unique temperaments
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the environment
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parent-child interactions
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ADHD / anxiety
Below, you will find the three different learning modules which will guide you through instruction; meditative breathing, chair yoga, and standing yoga.
Please keep in mind, there are a multitude of meditative breathing and yoga poses, however,
this instruction is intended to be a starting point for teachers who are interested in incorporating these practices in their classroom.
Learning Modules
MODULE 1
Meditative Breathing
MODULE 2
Chair Yoga
