Year 11 - Physical education
Vinyasa flow
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 link yoga poses together in a flowing sequence coordinated with the breath.
Key Notes
- Move: flow sequences are achieved through linking the breath with the movement.
- Move: balancing in more complex poses requires a combination of strength, focus and breath control.
- Think: linking poses boosts session intensity, enhancing cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, strength and balance.
- Feel: flowing through yoga poses increases body temperature, which can feel challenging but enhances flexibility.
- Connect: creating a seamless group sequence of poses with others achieves a harmonious and focused dynamic.
Vocabulary To Learn
- (Vinyasa) flow: the style of yoga where poses are linked together in a flowing sequence, coordinated with the breath
- strength: the ability for the muscles to overcome a resistance
- flexibility: the range of movement at a joint
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils think that yoga is always slow and steady, and is only for relaxation.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: flow sequences are achieved through linking the breath with the movement. Move: balancing in more complex poses requires a combination of strength, focus and breath control.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? '(Vinyasa) flow'
the style of yoga where poses are linked together in a flowing sequence, coordinated with the breath.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils think that yoga is always slow and steady, and is only for relaxation. Correction: Yoga can be both calming and energising, depending on the style and intention of the practice.
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