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Our bodies can do some pretty amazing things! Using various materials, or by doing all sorts of exercises and stretches as a group, find out how our bodies move best. What bends?
How do our joints work? How far can you bend? Use concepts similar to Follow the Leader or Simon Says, but only use stretches or yoga poses.
Warm up and be sure to find your own limits—while trying your best to stay active and healthy!
Review
What were the easiest activities?
Which were the most difficult?
What did you find out about body movement?
What exercises might you want to do daily?
Keep it Simple
In small teams, use bendable art supplies, like garbage bag ties, chenille stems, vinyl-coated wire, yarn and plastic lacing and test their bending abilities! How are these similar to our joints?!
Take it Further
Put these concepts into action and run a yoga night at your meeting hall. Invite a local yoga teacher to come and run a session!
