031 Self-Care For Students (AM)

 Gr 11 - 12 | 1.5 Credits | Semester-Long | 3x per Cycle

This yoga class will empower you through deep stretching and yoga postures combining several different yoga styles (hatha, restorative, nidra) while developing mindful awareness practices (mindful walking, body scan, breath awareness). Students will participate in journaling using poetry, song lyrics and blogs to discuss topical issues such as perfectionism, exclusion, happiness, anxiety, body images and confidence builders. Students will learn how to deflect stress and ease into a positive path. Students will cultivate a practice to increase their happiness, confidence and resiliency. 

**Please Note: This class will meet during A block (7:30 AM)

Essential Skills:

• Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.

• Students will be able to identify stress-management strategies (ie: mental imagery, relaxation techniques, deep breathing, aerobic exercise, mindful awareness practices) to reduce stress. 

• Students will be able to recognize the value of physical activity for challenge, enjoyment, fitness, overall health & wellness, self-expression and/or social interaction.