2. Table of Contents
Yoga in the Classroom
Popularity & Controversy
Benefits
For the Students
For the Teacher
Getting Started
Conclusion & Other Resources
Contact
3. Yoga in the Classroom
Popularity Controversy
Religion/spirituality
Established from
Hinduism
Mental/physical Health
Any age
Promotes positivity
4. Proven to…
Build self-esteem
Help physically
Better classroom behavior
Help students with ADHD
Reduce anxiety and stress
Forbes Article: “Yoga In Schools May Help
Kids With Anxiety"
6. Getting Started
When to Implement Yoga
Before classwork begins
Before a test
Break or transition
A calming moment
A Yoga Classroom
Materials (if any)
Safe
Free of clutter
Calm and comforting
7. Conclusion & Other Resources
Is this right for my class?
Videos
Yoga for Teachers
Yoga Introduction for Children
Yoga in the Classroom: K–4 Floor Sequence
Articles
CNN: "Beyond 'Namaste': The benefits of yoga in schools”
Getting Smart: "Creating a Mindful Classroom Environment"
Education Week Teacher: "Can Yoga Help Prevent Teacher Burnout?"
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Source: "Beyond 'Namaste': The benefits of yoga in schools”
https://www.cnn.com/2016/05/10/health/yoga-in-schools/index.html
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Resources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2018/04/12/yoga-in-schools-may-help-kids-with-anxiety/#28db54e45b78
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/more-than-just-a-game-yoga-for-school-age-children-201601299055
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Resources:
https://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2017/06/07/can-yoga-help-prevent-teacher-burnout.html
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Resources:
http://www.gettingsmart.com/2017/08/creating-a-mindful-classroom-environment/
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Video Resources:
Yoga with Adrienne - ”Yoga for Teachers”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRDQqJEuRcw&t=1070s
Yoga Ed. Lesson 1 Yoga Introduction: 20 Minute Yoga Class for Kids | Ages 6-8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkB4BOP9As8
WisconsinDPI - “Classroom Yoga (Classroom Physical Activity Breaks)”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeXuf7sOpzA
Articles cited in previous slides.
