After exploring yoga as a learning tool in my previous project, I witnessed how movement could unlock new ways of thinking in the classroom. Inspired by the impact so far, I’m now shifting from experimentation to purposeful integration of yoga and math — using poses not just for mindfulness, but as a gateway to spatial reasoning, shape recognition, and creative expression.
I will introduce next is Star Pose and Chair Pose, which will be guided by short-form videos from platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. In Star Pose, students stood tall with arms and legs stretched wide, imagining themselves as radiant stars lighting up the sky. We paused to observe the symmetry in their bodies, the straight lines formed by their limbs, and the wide angles between their arms and legs.
https://youtu.be/mH1UFFs7MCU?si=Zcy8PDLtE2L-Kriu
In Chair Pose, students bent their knees and reached forward as if sitting in an invisible chair. We noticed right angles in their knees, parallel lines in their arms and torso, and discussed how balance and alignment relate to geometric structure.
https://youtu.be/k1ZucNbTUN8?si=YUoNzgN000HYfncf
To take our learning further, I will introduce “Shape & Pose” — a hands-on activity where students traced their yoga poses, spotted shapes in their bodies, and built them using joining sticks, pipe cleaners, and straws. Each pose became a playful puzzle: Where’s the triangle? Can you find a straight line? Movement turned into math, and curiosity led the way.
To reflect on their discoveries, students completed exit slips, recording which shapes they saw or felt in each pose. They added simple diagrams and notes about how the movement made them feel — whether happy, strong, or calm. This approach turned yoga into a joyful exploration of geometry, helping children experience math not just as numbers on a page, but as something they could move through and feel.
As I continue this journey, I’ve also noticed how social media platforms are reshaping the way we interact and learn in the classroom. TikTok and Instagram are no longer just entertainment spaces — they’re becoming vibrant hubs for educational inspiration. I’ve started using short videos to introduce poses, share math challenges, and showcase student-created content. For example, the #kidsyoga and #yogaforkids tags on TikTok offer a treasure trove of creative ideas, from pose breakdowns to mindfulness tips.
During designing project I also explored using platforms like Padlet and Flip to create interactive shape galleries, where students can upload photos of their poses and annotate the shapes they see with their parents if they like. These tools allow for real-time feedback, class collaboration, and a more dynamic way to learn.
Moving forward, I plan to introduce more poses that highlight symmetry, angles, and spatial reasoning, while continuing to integrate digital tools and hands-on materials that make learning visible, shareable, and joyful. By blending movement, math, and media, we’re creating a classroom culture that celebrates exploration — one pose, one shape, one story at a time.