Roll-a-Flow Team Yoga Sequence

In teams of five, students roll a giant die three times to get three poses from a chart, then design a slow sequence with transitions and breathing and teach it to the class. It builds planning, creativity, and a smooth cool-down.

How to play

1. Groups of five with yoga mats; a chart on the wall lists six numbered poses (1 mountain, 2 tree, 3 cat-cow, 4 warrior, 5 cobra, 6 child's pose) (1 min).
2. Each team rolls the die three times, taking turns, and writes the three poses on their card; reroll any repeated number (1.5 min).
3. The team decides the order and how to move between poses without jumping, and gives the sequence a name (2.5 min).
4. They practice the sequence twice together, three breaths per pose, counting quietly (2 min).
5. Each team leads its sequence for the rest of the class once while everyone else follows silently (2 min).
6. Everyone finishes lying in child's pose or on their back, breathing calmly (1 min).

Rules

• Transitions are slow, with no jumping or rolling.
• Everyone on the team gives an opinion before deciding the order.
• Roll the die along the floor, never toss it in the air.
• The leader speaks softly and leaves time to breathe.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: the chart includes a seated version of each pose, and the student can lead the sequence.
• Shyness: the student may lead without speaking and signal changes with a gesture.
• Higher level: the student designs smooth transitions between standing and floor poses.

Learning goals

• Plan a short pose sequence as a team.
• Create smooth transitions between yoga poses.
• Lead and follow a cool-down sequence.

Equipment for a class of 25

• giant die: 1
• yoga mats: 25
• cards: 5

Teacher tip

Give a halfway warning during design time so it doesn't drag. The calmest sequences usually start standing and end on the floor; suggest it if teams get stuck.

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