Yoga for kids: the sun salutation

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Yoga for kids: the sun salutation
4 minK1st2nd3rdBrain Breaks
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Summary

A gentle, follow-along yoga sequence that stretches the body and calms the mind. A great calming break or transition.

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All ages

Gentle animated educational content, safe to show cold; still worth a quick preview to match it to your lesson.

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Discussion questions

Talk about it

Slow stretches and deep breathing help your body relax and your mind feel calm and ready.

  1. How did your body feel after the slow stretches?
  2. How is a calm break different from an active one?
  3. When would a calming break help you most?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: yoga, stretch, breathe, calm.

Try it: Take three slow breaths and reach up tall, then fold down gently. Notice how you feel.