Benefits of Yoga in PE-teaching
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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..