Lesson Plan
1 hour
Focus: Sirsasana
Primary target– Shoulder, core , abdominals and arms strengthening
The goal for this class is to practice various postures to strengthen target muscles, leading up to an improved final pose.
Introduction 5 minutes
students are welcomed.
Teacher asks if anyone has a medical condition or injury.
Balasana (childs pose) is also demonstrated here for students to go to at anytime during the class if they wish to rest.
Breathing 5 minutes
Ujjaya breathing 3 “OM”
Kapalabathi 10 times , 3 round
Warm up 5 minutes
Guide students through a basic warm up, starting with the neck and finishing with the ankle
Move neck side to side, up and down. Shoulder rotation, hip rotation, knee rotation, dorsiflex and plantarflex.
Asanas 20 minutes
Postures are performed and instructed simultaneously. Focus asanas students will require a demonstration initially.
Wake up/ energising
Surya Namaskara A & B (sun salutation ) x5 each form
Exercices 30 minutes after each exercises child pose and adjustment.
Arms: Push up positions, Push up rotation(forward and backward) , 2 rounds of 10 times each.
Core: Plank position( elbow on the floor), side plank 1 minutes each.
Abdominals: Abdominal resistance with partner, push the leg , forward and sideways. 10 times for 2 rounds. Lie down on your back, Wide leg opened 45 degree above the floor, try to reach forward with your upper body 50 times for 2 rounds.
Speciale Asana Head stand 4 minutes
Half head stand position, legs extended towards the wall 90 degree . 20 seconds strengthen the shoulder.
Head stand position hold 2 minutes, 2 rounds. Try without the wall
Relaxation 5 minutes
Sarvasana
Students feed backs, guide students for the next lesson.
Namaste