Kids Yoga: Sun Salutations
Discover the focus, energy, strength, and balance that comes with exploring Sun Salutations. It's through this coordinated flow yoga that kids, especially tweens and teens, shine and create a space of independence and confidence.
What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
These self-paced classes teach how to do Sun Salutations. Yoga is a great way to invite inviting greater flexibility, strength, and balance. Sun Salutations are no different. They are especially beneficial for tweens and teens who desire greater focus, independence, and confidence. Classes range from 24-30 mins. Students need no prior experience or knowledge. Students will receive detailed verbal, visual, and kinesthetic instructions on how to do each pose in a Sun Salutation. Flow with energy and focus. We'll end with relaxation to quiet the body and mind.
Learning Goals
Learn the poses of 1/4, 1/2, A, and B Sun Salutations.Increase strength, balance, and confidence.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Sun Salutations A & B
Move and energize as you engage in Sun Salutation A & Sun Salutation B. Slow it down at the end. 30 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Sun Salutations & More
Engage in a 1/4 Sun Salutation, 1/2 Sun Salutation, Sun Salutation A and B with variations. 25 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Explore Sun Salutations
Find energy in Sun Salutations A and B. Explore additional movements throughout your Salutations. 27 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
Yoga offers unique kinesthetic opportunities for kids who have ADHD and autism. It increases coordination, body awareness, focus, flexibly, and muscle strength. Yoga also helps give them greater self-confidence and ways to reduce anxiety.
Parental Guidance
Please ensure your student has a water bottle available. If you have a yoga mat and blanket, that’s great. There is always a risk of injury when engaging in any exercise. Please ensure your student follows all instructions and does not go beyond their limits to ensure they stay safe in their practices.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Science
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College)
Bachelor's Degree in Science from James Madison University
I have taught Kids Yoga, Family Yoga, and Baby Toddler Me Yoga since 2012. I have a Masters in Education with a certification in K-6th, biology, and earth science. I have a Bachelors of Science in Biology with an Environmental Studies minor. I am a former public school teacher of 5 yrs and homeschool teacher of 10 yrs. I am also a 200 hr certified Yoga Teacher with additional certifications in Kids Yoga, Mommy Me Yoga, and Prenatal Yoga. I've taught Kids Yoga with Parks & Recreation, Camp Kum-Ba-Yah summer camp and after-school program, and STEM camps. I taught weekly in-person and online Kids Yoga at Governors Charter Academy for 4 yrs. Kids Yoga with science themes is my passion! I can't wait to share it with your kiddos! Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$15
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Ages: 8-17
