Lesson Plan

Blend of Balance Lesson Plan

Students will learn foundational yoga-inspired flexibility and balance poses, engage in partner-assisted stretches, and self-assess stability to enhance body awareness and physical fitness.

Developing flexibility and balance improves coordination, mindfulness, and overall health, giving 7th graders lifelong tools for wellness and injury prevention.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Material & Space Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Sun Salutation Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction & Objective Review

5 minutes

Step 3

Pose Demonstration

10 minutes

Step 4

Partner Pose Practice

15 minutes

Step 5

Balance Self-Assessment

5 minutes

Step 6

Cool-Down & Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Blend of Balance: Yoga & Balance Poses

Introduce the lesson title and provide an overview. Emphasize mindset: mindfulness and focus on form.

Lesson Objectives

Review objectives: refer back throughout the lesson to keep students focused.

Why Flexibility & Balance Matter

Discuss real-life benefits: sports, daily activities, mindfulness.

Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

Demonstrate alignment: show from front and side. Highlight foot grounding and engaged posture.

Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)

Offer modifications: foot lower on calf for beginners. Encourage steady breath. Switch sides later.

Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)

Check front knee alignment: track over second toe. Emphasize strong, stable stance.

Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Demonstrate transitioning from tabletop. Encourage bending knees as needed to maintain spine length.

Chair Pose (Utkatasana)

Remind students to keep weight in heels and maintain a neutral spine.

Partner Practice Instructions

Model a safe assist for students. Remind them to communicate and respect each other's limits.

Next Up: Partner Pose Practice

Transition students: ensure everyone has a card and partner. Begin timer for 15 minutes and circulate.

Lesson Plan

Blend of Balance Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Material & Space Preparation

Step 1

Sun Salutation Warm-Up

Step 2

Introduction & Objective Review

Step 3

Pose Demonstration

Step 4

Partner Pose Practice

Step 5

Balance Self-Assessment

Step 6

Cool-Down & Reflection

Slide Deck

Blend of Balance: Yoga & Balance Poses

Lesson Objectives

Why Flexibility & Balance Matter

Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)

Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)

Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Chair Pose (Utkatasana)

Partner Practice Instructions

Next Up: Partner Pose Practice

Activity

Worksheet

Warm Up

Blend of Balance

Lori Danko