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Mindful Movement

Lesson Plan

Mindful Movement

Improve body awareness and mindfulness

This lesson involves gentle, mindful movements and stretches to help improve body awareness, flexibility, and mindfulness through physical activity. It also encourages students to be present and focused, promoting a calm and positive mindset.

Audience

Believers (ages 7-8)

Time

20 mins

Approach

Improve body awareness and mindfulness

Materials

Yoga mats, Calm background music, and Printable Cards: Mindful Movement Cards

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Welcome students and explain the importance of mindfulness and being aware of our bodies.
  • Briefly talk about how today's session will involve gentle movements and stretches.

Step 2

Warm-Up

3 mins

  • Lead students in a basic warm-up:
    • Neck rolls
    • Shoulder shrugs
    • Gentle arm swings

Step 3

Mindful Movement Sequence

10 mins

  • Guide students through a series of mindful movements:
    1. Mountain Pose: Stand tall and take deep breaths.
    2. Forward Bend: Gently bend forward and reach for your toes.
    3. Cat-Cow Stretch: On hands and knees, alternate between arching your back and dipping it down.
    4. Child's Pose: Sit back on your heels and stretch your arms forward.
    5. Butterfly Pose: Sit with the soles of your feet together and gently flap your knees.
    • Encourage students to move slowly and focus on their breathing.
    • Use the Printable Cards: Mindful Movement Cards to illustrate the movements.

Step 4

Cool Down

3 mins

  • Lead students in a cool-down:
    • Seated forward bend
    • Deep breaths in a comfortable seated position
    • Gentle twists to the left and right

Step 5

Discussion

2 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion on how students felt during the mindful movement session.
  • Ask questions like:
    • How did the movements make you feel?
    • Did you feel more relaxed or focused today?
    • Which pose did you enjoy the most?
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Worksheet

Mindful Movement Cards

These cards illustrate each of the mindful movements and stretches for easy reference during the lesson. Print these for students to follow along.




Mountain Pose: Stand tall and take deep breaths.







Forward Bend: Gently bend forward and reach for your toes.







Cat-Cow Stretch: On hands and knees, alternate between arching your back and dipping it down.







Child's Pose: Sit back on your heels and stretch your arms forward.







Butterfly Pose: Sit with the soles of your feet together and gently flap your knees.




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