Supervision

• On-site supervision is recommended following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.
• We recommend that certified teachers teach yoga to students.
• Classroom teachers should be on site to supervise classroom management.

Instructional Considerations

• Beginner postures should be identified as such.
• Teaching of beginner poses is recommended for younger children.
• Advanced poses should never be taught to beginners/young children.
• Advanced poses should be taught by certified yoga teachers as they can be dangerous resulting in injury.
• Students should be taught to respect their individual limits and should be encouraged to modify or substitute postures with those that offer a similar skill challenge.
• Teach to the child’s age level. Substitute postures might be confusing and possibly dangerous and cause injury.

Equipment/Facilities

• Comfortable, stretchy clothing should be worn.
• Bare feet are recommended for the practice.
• Long hair should be pulled back and tied comfortably out of the way. Hair accessories should be suitable to lie on.
• Non-slip or “sticky” yoga mats should be used. Other mats such as gymnastics mats are suitable.
• Standing surfaces should be level and free from hazards.
• Temperature of room should not exceed 30°C, i.e., hot yoga is not recommended.
• Students should be reminded to drink water during activity particularly if room temperature is elevated.