Fearless
Lacking fear or concern
- This workout takes approximately 10 Minutes
- This workout is for students in Grades 9-12
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Move
Workout guide
Workout guide
Steps
1. Stand in NaliniKIDS posture
2. Step your feet out into a wide second position (feet wider than your hips)
3. Turn your right foot out 90 degrees, keeping your left foot as is (left toes pointing forward)
4. Bend your right knee to be in line with your right heel
5. Square off your hips (pull your left hip back)
6. Raise your arms up into a T-shape across from your shoulders and reach strongly through your fingertips
7. Realign your posture, making sure your shoulders are in line with your hips as you continue to reach your arms away from one another; head is in line with the spine
8. Repeat (left side)
Sequence
– 20 second hold (right side)
– 20 second hold (left side)
Modification
If you have knee discomfort or pain:
– Adjust your back foot to make the angle of your knee more comfortable
How does your body feel after completing the workout?
How does your mind feel after completing the workout?
What does Fearless mean to you in this moment?
Choose from the additional reflection prompts below to customize this lesson and meet the needs of your students and your time constraints. Create a unique workout experience every time you return to this lesson!
Self-Connection
Past
What was a situation where you did something that scared you but acted fearless? Is it possible to be brave and still have fear?
Present
Think critically about the word FEARLESS. What are some different ways that others might interpret this word?
Future
Do you have a fear that you hope to overcome in the future? How can you gradually expose yourself to this fear to make it less scary?
Real-World Connection
Family
In your family or ancestry, who has demonstrated bravery? What characteristics does/did this person have?
Learning Environment
Describe a time when you allowed yourself to be vulnerable or brave in your learning environment, and reflect on what you learned from that experience.
Community
Create a map of resources (i.e. people and places) in your community that you can access in a fearful moment.
Academic Connection
ELA
Write a short story describing a past fear that you no longer have, and how you felt overcoming that fear.
Social Studies
Think of a crisis in recent history. How did people in society show bravery during a challenging time?
STEM
Practice being fearlessly innovative by creating plans for an invention or product you would like to develop in the future. Participate in a class “Shark Tank” where each student shares their pitch.
Fun Fact
Fear has a scent. When someone is afraid, they release a chemical pheromone in their sweat. Other people can smell, even if they are unaware of it.