1. Teach Them
Yoga
Elizabeth Aja
June 3, 2018
EME 6507
University of Central Florida
An introduction to teaching yoga
in an elementary classroom
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.