Welcome everyone! Introduce yourself and explain that today’s session is about using simple yoga poses and mindful breathing to feel calm, focused, and strong.

Briefly review what students will learn today. Use this slide to set clear expectations.

Define mindfulness in student-friendly terms and invite volunteers to share examples of being present.

Connect benefits to classroom life: better focus, less stress, improved listening.

Explain belly breathing vs chest breathing. Demonstrate placing one hand on belly and one on chest.

Model Mountain Pose slowly, cueing inhale as arms lift and exhale as arms lower. Encourage students to stand tall like a mountain.

Encourage students to fix their gaze on a point to help maintain balance. Offer support for anyone wobbling.

Emphasize relaxation; invite students to rest and release tension in their backs and shoulders.

Guide the class through the full sequence, ensuring smooth transitions and clear cues.

Distribute the journals; prompt students to draw or write, providing sentence starters if needed.

Lead students through each stretch slowly, modeling proper form.

Invite students to stand or sit tall. Lead them in the affirmation and end on a positive note.