Yoga HotSpots™  Starting at $39.95

5000 years to its origins in India. It is thought to be one of the world’s oldest forms of exercise. The
muscle stretching and toning which makes it a valuable addition to any physical education goal of
HotSpots™ Yoga floor spots is to emphasize the fitness value of these 12 basic poses by
program.
concentrating purely on the exercises themselves. Without question Yoga is an excellent form of
muscle stretching and toning which makes it a valuable addition to any physical education
program.

Keep your whole class moving, learning, and building strength at each stop of this fun, action-
packed circuit. Great for developing strength, flexibility, social skills, and more. Sets include 12
unique spots, each one detailing a specific exercise, covering a full range of upper- and lower-
body exercises, plus an activity instruction sheet. Heavy-duty thermoplastic spots measure 8-1/2"
dia.

Safety Precautions

1.        Yoga should always be practiced using a Yoga style exercise mat.
2.        Practice these exercises slowly and with controlled movement. Enter into poses cautiously.
3.        Never push your body past the point where the exercises become uncomfortable.

Exercise Guidelines

The following are a few helpful principals and techniques to follow when introducing Yoga to your
students for   the first time. Many variations of Yoga exercise techniques have been developed
over thousands of years. Additional information on the subject of Yoga can be found in numerous
books, videos and articles as well as online.

1.        Students should first study the exercises before attempting to perform them.
2.        Yoga works to loosen muscles by stretching and counter-stretching them. This stretching
benefits the body by increasing the flexibility in joints, muscle and connective tissue.
3.        In Yoga, breathing is slow, deep and rhythmic with breath being inhaled and exhaled
through the nose.
4.        Proper breathing techniques are important. Inhale when entering into a pose and exhale as
you move out.
5.        Focus your eyes in the direction of the stretch while concentrating on proper breathing
technique.
6.        Enter into poses smoothly, slowly and with control. Practice Yoga using fluid graceful
movement.
7.        As students become more comfortable with the exercises, gradually increase the amount of
time they spend in each pose. Start with holding poses 15-30 seconds and depending on
individual capabilities, increase the time spent in each pose until they can be held for up to 2
minutes.
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