High School Block:
Yoga 110
Yoga 110 is designed to support learners’ experiences and understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of yoga. By practicing relaxation, movement, and mindfulness strategies, learners can enhance their self-awareness and overall well-being. Learners will develop an appreciation of the connection between the mind, body, and spirit and how these connections influence not only their yoga practice but also their mindset and well-being. Through work in yoga practice, learners will gain applied pranayama and mindfulness techniques, functional movement techniques (e.g., postures, sequencing, styles), positive coping strategies, and self-reflection techniques, all of which serve to enhance social-emotional skills. Learners will be supported to practice respectful, ethical, inclusive, and safer behaviours in a variety of environments. Learners can expect to learn about the eight limbs of yoga, including asana, which is the physical practice. They will also engage in topics such as: the study of yoga, the flow of energy, the connection to citizenship and careers, the human system, and the ongoing development of mental well-being. This course is suitable for learners with an interest in learning more about yoga, as well as for those with prior yoga experience.
Special training:
The educator must be a certified YTT 200 (Yoga Teacher Training with 200 hours of training).
CONTEXTS AND CONCEPTS
Connection
Human Systems
- Autonomic nervous system
- Musculoskeletal system
Practice
Asana
- Postures
- Sequencing
- Styles
GRADE 11
Strand: Theory
Big Idea: Study of Yoga
Skill Descriptor: Explore the meaning of yoga
Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM
Achievement Indicators:
- Explain the definition of yoga.
- Discuss the origins of yoga.
- Discuss the types and schools of yoga and how they evolved over time.
- List and discuss the physical, mental, or spiritual attributes of yoga practice.
Skill Descriptor: Examine the components of yoga.
Global Competencies: CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Select and research various limbs of yoga.
- Discuss the differences between eight limbs of yoga.
- Reflect how components of yoga may benefit own self.
Big Idea: Energy
Skill Descriptor: Explore internal and external energy.
Global Competencies: CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Differentiate between internal and external energy.
- Discuss internal and external energy related to yoga practice.
Big Idea: Citizenship
Skill Descriptor: Examine yoga attributes for citizenship.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, ICE, SASM. SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Discuss attributes for citizenship in yoga practice.
- Create and implement attributes for citizenship in school or community.
- Reflect and share on the importance of citizenship.
Strand: Connection
Big Idea: Human Systems
Skill Descriptor: Investigate autonomic nervous system.
Global Competencies: CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Explain the functions of the autonomic nervous system
- Describe relationship between parasympathetic and sympathetic.
Skill Descriptor: Investigate how the musculoskeletal system allows movement.
Global Competencies: CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Explain function of fascia in relation to yoga.
- Describe how musculoskeletal system impacts yoga poses.
Big Idea: Mental Well-being
Skill Descriptor: Apply social- emotional skills in various environments.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM
Achievement Indicators:
- Differentiate between mental fitness and mental well-being.
- Discuss positive coping strategies.
- Develop and implement coping strategies to improve own growth mindset.
- Reflect on positive coping strategies for own self.
Big Idea: Careers
Skill Descriptor: Investigate career opportunities related to yoga.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Explore career opportunities related to yoga based on own interest.
- Share how skills and concepts learned in yoga may be transferrable to a career path.
Strand: Practice
Big Idea: Safety
Skill Descriptor: Model effective safety practices and etiquette.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM
Achievement Indicators:
- Apply respectful, ethical, inclusive, and safe behaviours in a variety of yoga environments.
- Explain and demonstrate proper alignment.
- Demonstrate and implement effective warm-up and cool-down yoga practices.
Big Idea: Pranayama
Skill Descriptor: Apply Pranayama (breathing techniques) in various environments.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM
Achievement Indicators:
- Practice different breathing techniques in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrate appropriate breathing technique for own self.
- Discuss benefits of using breathing techniques.
Big Idea: Mindfulness
Skill Descriptor: Apply mindfulness techniques in various environments.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM
Achievement Indicators:
- Practice different mindfulness techniques with focus in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrate mindfulness techniques that work for own self.
- Discuss benefits of using mindfulness techniques.
Big Idea: Asana
Skill Descriptor: Examine types of yoga poses in different postures.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Differentiate between types of yoga poses.
- Practice various yoga poses.
- Demonstrate multiple yoga poses.
Skill Descriptor: Apply yoga sequencing.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Practice different yoga sequences.
- Demonstrate yoga sequences.
- Discuss how components of yoga influence yoga practice.
Skill Descriptor: Explore various yoga styles.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM
Achievement Indicators:
- Attempt a range of yoga styles.
- Practice yoga styles for own self.
- Identify and share yoga styles for own self.
