NGY Lesson Plan: Yoga Is...5 W’s of Yoga
Jodi B Komitor & Cristin Tighe

Created by Jodi B Komitor, founder of Next Generation Yoga and Cristin Tighe, of Kids & Yoga! this is the first of many NGY Lesson Plans to come.

More than 22 pages, this original kids' yoga thematic lesson is the perfect introduction for teaching children about Yoga, specifically: WHAT is Yoga, WHO created yoga, WHERE did yoga come from, WHY we do yoga, and WHEN it is best to do yoga.

Whether you are a parent, school-based educator, experienced or newbie Yogi, this lesson plan is for you and the children in your life. It is thoughtfully designed so that everyone can learn something new.

Here’s just some of what you’ll receive:

• A clear and easy to follow format


• Guidance and support for getting started


• Detailed explanations of NGY’s Creative Kids Yoga™ method which combines traditional yoga ideals, creative elements and the playful nature of children


• A lesson full of yoga poses, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques that incorporate: visual imagery, learning points, sensory integration, creative movement and fun stuff such as books, music, props & crafts


• Learn the proper yoga flow sequence that is simple to breakdown so you can teach sections or the entire lesson from beginning to end


• Complete Pose Pages with straightforward instructions for how to do the poses, along with traditional and kid-friendly pose names, suggestions for the number of times to repeat each pose, and pose benefits


• Guidance for authentically connecting with kids


• Inspirations for being a creative and innovative kids yoga teacher