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Yoga in Your School

Exercises for Classroom, Gym, and Playground

by (author) Teressa Asencia

Publisher
Princeton Book Company
Initial publish date
Jun 2006
Category
General, Physical Education
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780871272867
    Publish Date
    Jun 2006
    List Price
    $19.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780871270603
    Publish Date
    Jun 2006
    List Price
    $13.99

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Description

Dozens of simple, yoga-based exercises tailored for daily classroom use fill this educator's resource. Each featured posture or breathing technique can be practiced in as few as three minutes, so that they can be inserted into the regular school day as needed or combined to create longer sequences for physical education classes, playgrounds, athletic/recreation centers, camps, and dance schools. The simple movement exercises develop concentration, improve motor skills, and boost strength, flexibility, and balance as they enhance relationships and inspire a joyful and effective learning process. Additionally, breathing exercises expand lung capacity and increase endurance as they energize and harmonize body and mind. By taking a few moments to stop between activities to lead students in these breathing and stretching exercises, teachers can inspire a calm, harmonious, and centered classroom.

About the author

Contributor Notes

Teressa Asencia is the author of Playful Family Yoga and a yoga instructor. She is the writer and producer of three yoga series for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Editorial Reviews

"Recommended book."  “Ministry of Education newsletter, British Columbia