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Tired of  PD that doesn’t fit your teaching space? We sit back down with educator  Kristen Santos to unpack a practical, standards-aligned approach to yoga in PE that strengthens bodies, focuses minds, and gives teachers a clear roadmap. From a high school curriculum built on 54 foundational poses and nine targeted breaths to teacher-friendly guides and visual cue cards, Kristen shows how to move beyond videos to student-driven learning that’s easy to assess and adapt.

We explore how to scaffold yoga from K–8 to high school without jargon or religious language, focusing on physical literacy, mobility, balance, and self-regulation. Kristen walks through the nuts and bolts: teaching bilateral vs. unilateral movement, identifying strength and flexibility demands, creating goal-based sequences, and using trauma-informed cues. Breathwork becomes a daily tool—longer exhales to calm, stronger inhales to energize, equal breathing to reset—so students can regulate emotions during competition, tests, and everyday stress.

You’ll also hear what changed a skeptic’s mind, what a successful district pilot revealed, and how to navigate funding with grants, PTO support, and PD planning. For future teachers and seasoned pros alike, we offer pathways to learn more: college trainings, online options, and direct access to Kristen’s materials. If you’ve wondered how to make wellness truly part of PE—without losing rigor or fun—this conversation delivers tactics you can use tomorrow and a vision you can build toward all year.

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 🗣️Connect with Kristen:

• Insta @yogainphysed
• Website www.yogainphysed.com
• Email [email protected]
• Find the book on Amazon

 Resources: 

Child light Education Company

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