3 Tips for Leading Engaging and Effective Large-Group Yoga Assemblies in Schools (Interview)
The importance of integrating yoga and mindfulness into school curriculums has gained recognition in recent years.
However, for many of us educators and kids yoga teachers, leading large-group yoga assemblies in schools feels overwhelming!
In the interview below with Lauren Chaitoff, founder of Yogi Beans, we talk about the benefits, challenges, and strategies for conducting large-group yoga assemblies.
How to Lead Large-Group Yoga Assemblies in Schools
From her extensive experience, Lauren shares valuable insights for kids yoga teachers looking to lead yoga assemblies within school settings:
1-Engaging Children in Large-Group Yoga Assemblies
Lauren from Yogi Beans emphasizes the importance of engaging children in large-group assemblies and highlights the excitement these events bring to the school day.
She recommends structuring the assemblies to align with the class period, typically around 35 minutes, ensuring that children feel excited and receptive to the activities.
It’s also crucial to break down the groups by grades, allowing age-appropriate engagement and maintaining the interest of the students.
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2-Cultivating Positive Energy and Managing Different Behaviors in Yoga Assemblies
In the conversation below, Lauren emphasizes the significance of cultivating positive energy in school yoga assemblies and managing behaviors effectively.
She says that it’s important for the schools to have a microphone and a high-quality sound system to ensure the presenter’s voice is projected clearly, which helps in children’s engagement and behavior management.
Lauren also explains that it’s critical to have teachers, and even parent volunteers, at the assembly to provide individual attention to children who might require additional support.
3-Conducting Mindful Activities and Building Lasting Connections
In the interview below, we then talk about the nature of the activities included in large group assemblies.
Lauren emphasizes the use of music and yoga activities that everyone can participate in—whereas yoga games are challenging to do because of the large group dynamics and time constraints.
She also talks about the significance of maintaining eye contact and providing positive reaffirmations to further boost engagement and build personal connections with the students.
Lauren from Yogi Beans presents valuable tips for educators seeking to integrate large-group yoga assemblies into their school curriculums. Through intentional structuring, focusing on positive energy, and conducting mindful activities, these yoga assemblies can be an enriching and impactful experience for students. We highly recommend creating these engaging and enriching large-group yoga assemblies that contribute to a holistic learning environment within schools!