Standing pose, tree pose, warrior pose, easy pose. Middle schoolers learn several basic yoga exercises and poses that can help them relax. They also keep a four-week stress log to track stressful situations and how they dealt with them.

Concepts

mindfulness, social-emotional learning, yoga, stress management, breathing, healthy habits, healthy eating

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Instructional Ideas

• Begin each of the remaining lessons in the series with a brief yoga exercise
• For additional activities, consult the Unit 1 Overview linked in the Included Materials section of this review

Classroom Considerations

• Sixth of 12 lessons in the Health Smart Unit 1
• Lessons are cumulative and should be presented in order
• A membership is required to access the Teen Yoga and Mindfulness video; however, the video is not essential to the lesson

Pros

• The richly detailed lesson includes step-by-step directions and instructional videos that demonstrate the various poses and techniques

Cons

• None