Relaxation and finding inner peace
I can move and meditate peacefully showing appreciation for my body and surroundings.
Relaxation and finding inner peace
I can move and meditate peacefully showing appreciation for my body and surroundings.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: focusing on deep, even breathing to achieve deep relaxation.
- Move: holding poses for 2 - 5 minutes stretches the deeper muscles, joints and tissues around the hips and spine.
- Think: when the mind wanders it helps to bring back to the present through breath work.
- Feel: noticing when the mind wanders, acknowledging thoughts and refocusing on breathing helps manage stress
- Connect: collective group relaxation promotes a shared sense of calm and presence.
Keywords
Savasana - a yoga pose where you lie flat on your back and stay still to help your body and mind rest
Meditation - a practice where you focus your attention, often on your breath or a specific thought, to calm your mind and reduce stress
Yin Yoga - a slow, meditative practice where poses are held for several minutes to stretch deep connective tissues and promote relaxation
Common misconception
Pupils think yin yoga is boring.
Yin Yoga provides a chance to deeply connect with your body and mind. It can be a deeply meditative practice, allowing for self-reflection and stress relief. For many, it’s an opportunity to slow down in an otherwise fast-paced life.
To help you plan your year 11 physical education lesson on: Relaxation and finding inner peace, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 11 physical education lesson on: Relaxation and finding inner peace, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
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Equipment
1 yoga mat per pupil, optional: blankets, bolsters and blocks per student and a speaker.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
