BENEFITS OF YOGA IN PE-TEACHING

Stina HänninenJuho Määttä

WHAT IS YOGA? -Shortly: Yoga is an ancient and

comprehensive training method. A hobby, what is suitable for all.

focused on developing various physical and mental activity methods; balance, stretching, breathing, mental well-being, meditation

(religious point of view)

WHAT DOES YOGA IMPROVE?

WHAT DOES YOGA IMPROVE?

Active yoga training develops the body’s mobility and flexibility

Widely our mental and physical well-being relaxation - skills ”Self-made physiotherapy” Transfer and benefits to other sport events

OTHER EFFECTS TO OUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING

for children and youngsters; growing body, lack of strength, easier

breathing, improving motoric skills, anatomy knowledge..

can relieve back pain Stress- control, better self-esteem, feeling

individual (unique) ability to concentrate

Calming down during a busy school day – more energy

SURYA NAMASKAR – HELLO SUN

HOW TO TEACH YOGA IN SCHOOL?

Keeping Yoga often as a routine end of the class (5min)

Autonomy; ”I wan’t to do moves that are suitable for me”

Main aim: enthousiasm, developing – motivation and transfer to leisure time?

Well taught simple routine moves nice relaxing tone of voice the end of Yoga exercise is important to use

time for body relaxation

BENEFITS FOR PE-TEACHER HER/HIMSELF

Peace - Yoga helps students to calm down the noncompetitive spirit of yoga Calm atmosphere, better learning

environment Being a positive, calm role model

DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE QUALITIES OF A GOOD TEACHER Learn patience and emotion- control qualities: enthusiastic, friendly, getting know

the students in a calm atmosphere.. Being natural and confident Richard Gerver: Ability to make the

classroom great place to learn; creating learning experiences

LET’S TRY..