KS4 · Physical education · Year 11
Vinyasa flow
Health and wellbeing: yoga, pilates and mindfulness for life
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Your learning goal
I can link yoga poses together in a flowing sequence coordinated with the breath.
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What you’ll learn
I can link yoga poses together in a flowing sequence coordinated with the breath.
Key learning points
- Move: flow sequences are achieved through linking the breath with the movement.
- Move: balancing in more complex poses requires a combination of strength, focus and breath control.
- Think: linking poses boosts session intensity, enhancing cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, strength and balance.
- Feel: flowing through yoga poses increases body temperature, which can feel challenging but enhances flexibility.
- Connect: creating a seamless group sequence of poses with others achieves a harmonious and focused dynamic.
Words to know
- (Vinyasa) flow
- the style of yoga where poses are linked together in a flowing sequence, coordinated with the breath
- strength
- the ability for the muscles to overcome a resistance
- flexibility
- the range of movement at a joint
Common mistakes
Pupils think that yoga is always slow and steady, and is only for relaxation.
Yoga can be both calming and energising, depending on the style and intention of the practice.
For parents, carers and teachers
- It is important to know the capabilities of your pupils as you may wish to take out some of the complex poses such as headstands, however also use any of the resources you have available such as a wall to practice against.