Lesson Plan

Mindful Movement Lesson Plan

Students will engage in guided mindful movement and meditation to enhance body awareness, regulate stress, and improve concentration, ending with reflective discussion on their experience.

High schoolers face academic and life stressors that can impact focus and well-being. This lesson teaches practical mindfulness tools through movement and meditation they can apply during finals and beyond.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

10 minutes

Step 2

Guided Movement Sequence

20 minutes

Step 3

Guided Meditation

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down & Closing

5 minutes

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Mindful Movement & Meditation

Welcome students and introduce the session. Briefly explain how combining movement and meditation supports stress management and focus.

Lesson Objectives

Review the four objectives so students know the flow of the session.

Why Mindful Movement?

Connect to real-life stressors like finals and transitions. Emphasize evidence behind mindfulness.

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Demonstrate diaphragmatic breathing. Guide students through 3–5 cycles.

Warm-Up Stretches

Lead each stretch slowly, cue students to link movement with breath.

Cat–Cow Pose

Cue inhale for Cow (lift chest) and exhale for Cat (round spine). Monitor form.

Downward Dog

Ensure students press evenly through hands and feet; spine stays long.

Sun Salutations

Demonstrate the full flow once, then guide with breath counts.

Play the body-scan meditation audio. Remain silent and supportive.

Reflection Prompts

Distribute reflection worksheets. Allow 3 minutes of journaling, then pair-share.

Key Takeaways & Next Steps

Encourage each student to name one mindfulness practice they’ll use this week.

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