Flash Cards: Krīdā Yoga

In Sanskrit, Krīdā means 'play' or 'sports'.

Krīdā Yoga is learning Yoga through play, promoting both physical and mental well-being.

Padārtha Grāhi is a game that promotes healthy eating habits through interactive mindful eating.

Students mime eating from their 'plate' when healthy food is called, and remain silent for non-edible items.

Pañcabhūta refers to the five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space.

Students either squat, sit, or cross their legs to represent the Earth element.

Students make a water sound like 'Galagalagala' to represent the Water element.

Students imitate burning fire by closing and opening their fingers.

Students raise their hands and rotate them in a circular motion.

Students raise both hands with palms facing the sky and look up.

It promotes mental well-being, emotional balance, and a lifelong interest in Yoga.

Teachers can mix the order of elements and increase the speed of actions.

It encourages awareness and promotes healthy eating habits among students.

Students should avoid miming eating or responding to non-edible or junk food items.

It enhances awareness, attention, listening comprehension, and coordination.

It encourages students to express themselves and think creatively through play.

The last student remaining who correctly performs motions wins the game.

It refers to the overall growth of physical, mental, and emotional well-being through playful Yoga activities.

The teacher facilitates the games, explaining rules, and encouraging student participation.