Year 11 - Physical education
Relaxation and finding inner peace
Health and wellbeing: yoga, pilates and mindfulness for life
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Unit Summary
This unit will develop pupils' awareness of the restorative powers of pilates, mindfulness and other daily routines that can support holistic wellbeing and help with stress management. Pupils will experience a variety of classes and also learn about the power of breathwork.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to move and meditate peacefully showing appreciation for your body and surroundings.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils think yin yoga is boring.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key 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.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Savasana'
a yoga pose where you lie flat on your back and stay still to help your body and mind rest.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils think yin yoga is boring. Correction: 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.
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