Cards Preparation and Safety Farmyard Age 5-11 National Develop balance, agility and co-ordination. Curriculum Yoga Time Can be adapted to any setting or time frame. Session to happen on a carpeted floor or mats with enough space to stretch out arms and legs. Preparation If possible, have a bag with animals, pictures and stories inside to promote discussion.

Session to happen on a carpeted floor or mats Safety with enough space to stretch out arms and legs.

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Yoga Cards Farmer on Tractor 1 Yoga Cards Sheepdog 2 Chair Pose - Downward-Facing Dog – Adho Mukha Svanasana

Strengthens legs, stretches shoulders and chest. Calms the mind; relieves stress; energises the body; strengthens arms and legs; stretches upper and lower body; relieves 1 Start in mountain pose. headaches; back pain and fatigue. Begin on hands and knees with toes tucked under. Exhale and bend your knees as if you were 1 2 sitting in a chair. Exhale, straighten knees and lift hips, so you are 2 in an upside-down V. Reach your arms towards the ceiling, with Hold this position for as long as you like. 3 your palms facing each other. 3 Let your head hang down and breathe. 4 Hold this pose and breathe. To release, exhale and bring knees 4 to the floor.

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Stretches torso and neck, gently massages spine and internal Improves balance; strengthens thighs, calves, and organs. ankles; stretches legs and chest; develops concentration. 1 Begin in mountain pose. Start by kneeling on hands and knees. Lift your right foot, turning your knee out; Make sure hands are below shoulders 2 1 place your foot below your left knee. and knees are below hips. 3 Press your hands together. Exhale, round your back towards the Raise arms overhead and look up to your 4 2 ceiling and look at your belly. hands if possible. Return hands to your chest and lower your 5 right leg. 6 Repeat with left leg.

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Yoga Cards Cow 5 Yoga Cards Horse 6 Cat Cow Pose – Marjaryasana Bitilasana Three-Legged Dog Pose - Tri Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana

Stretches torso and neck, gently massages spine and internal Calms the mind; relieves stress; energises the body; strengthens organs. arms and legs; stretches upper and lower body; relieves headaches; back pain and fatigue. Start by kneeling on hands and knees. 1 Make sure hands are below shoulders and Begin in downward-facing dog (hands and feet on knees are below hips. 1 the floor, bottom in the air in an upside-down V).

Inhale, look up to the ceiling and allow Lift one leg, hold, then lower 2 your belly to sink toward the floor. 2 with an exhale.

3 Repeat with the opposite leg.

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Tones legs; increases hamstring flexibility. Gently stretches inner groin and spine; calms the mind; and helps relieve stress and fatigue. Squat on the floor, balancing on your toes, 1 knees spread wide, hands on the floor 1 Lie down on your back. between your legs. 2 Exhale, bend your knees into your belly 2 Look up and inhale. and hold on to your feet. As you exhale, straighten your legs and 3 Allow your body to 3 lower your head toward your knees. gently rock side to side. 4 Return to squatting position, then repeat.

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Yoga Cards Grain of Corn 9 Yoga Cards Moon 10 Child’s Pose - Balasana Crescent Moon Pose

Stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles; calms the mind; relieves Stretches arms, abdominals, spine, and chest; stress and fatigue. calms the mind. 1 Kneel on the floor, touching your big toes together. Inhale and raise your hands over your head, 1 pressing your palms together. 2 Sit back on your heels and separate your knees hip-width apart. 2 Exhale and tip your body to one side. Exhale, bringing your head down 3 and rest it on the floor in front of you. 3 Inhale while returning to standing straight. Place your hands wherever they are 4 Repeat on the opposite side. 4 comfortable by your head, your knees, etc. Exhale and lower your arms. 5 Relax and breathe, holding this pose. 5

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Calms the body and mind; helps relieve stress, headaches and fatigue.

Lie down on your back, with arms next to your body and 1 legs slightly apart. Close your eyes, focus on deep breathing and relaxation. 2 For full benefit, relax for 2-5 minutes depending on age.

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