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    This document provides an outline for a yoga class focused on stress relief. The class includes an icebreaker, discussion of myths and facts about yoga, journaling on stressors and stress relief techniques, and an introduction to how the body responds to stress. It then outlines a 25-minute yoga flow consisting of 10 postures including child's pose, warrior II, and downward dog. The class closes with a discussion on applying lessons from the class and an explanation of namaste in relation to mental health.

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    This document provides an outline for a yoga class focused on stress relief. The class includes an icebreaker, discussion of myths and facts about yoga, journaling on stressors and stress relief techniques, and an introduction to how the body responds to stress. It then outlines a 25-minute yoga flow consisting of 10 postures including child's pose, warrior II, and downward dog. The class closes with a discussion on applying lessons from the class and an explanation of namaste in relation to mental health.

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    Yoga for Stress

    Relief

    Uniquely Ordinary
    Session 1-Introduction and Breathing
    Discussion/Journal Making (30 minutes)

    Ice Breaker: Name, If you could by any type of food, what would you buy?
    Myths and Facts about Yoga
    Perceived Stress Scale
    Journaling: Stressors
    What causes you stress?
    What does this stress keep you from doing?
    Everyone experiences stress differently. How can you tell when youre experiencing stress?
    What do you do to relieve stress?
    What do you want out of this class?

    Discussion: Stress and the bodys reaction


    1. The Stressor.
    2. The Informational Processing & Perception of the Stressor.
    3. The Stress Response & Its Effect on Our System.
    1
    Postures (25 minutes)

    Start with belly breathing, guided meditation/becoming mindful

    Begin breathing with movement:


    1. Neck/Shoulder Rolls
    2. Extended childs pose
    3. Childs pose with crescent to each side
    4. Forward fold/mountain
    5. Downward Dog
    6. Warrior II
    7. Peaceful Warrior
    8. Downward Dog
    9. Childs Pose
    10. Savasana
    Recognizing when you fidget or your mind starts to wonder, acknowledge and come back

    1
    Closing Discussion (5 minutes)

    Moving forward: What is one thing you could take from today and use this week?

    Participant Questions?

    Explain what namaste means and its relation to mental health.

    Namaste.

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