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Introduction to Yoga

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Students are introduced to yoga for fitness and relaxation. Over the course of the lesson plan, students practice various yoga poses and relaxation methods. They complete two minute yoga stations after all of the poses have been demonstrated.

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relaxation, yoga, health
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K - 12th
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Health
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