Love
An intense feeling of deep affection
- This workout takes approximately 10 Minutes
- This workout is for students in Grades 6-8
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Workout guide
Workout guide
Steps
1. Stand in NaliniKIDS posture
2. Swing your arms behind your back, bend your elbows, and try to bring your palms firmly together
3. Lift your chest, keep your head up, and close your eyes
4. Focus on your breath, stillness, and reflection
Sequence
– Hold stretch for 3-5 breaths
Modification
If your hands don’t touch:
– Grab ahold of your opposite elbows instead
How does your body feel after completing the workout?
How does your mind feel after completing the workout?
What does Love 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
Describe something (i.e. a place, object, or activity) that you have loved for a long time.
Present
Who is an important person in your life, and what do you value about that person?
Future
What hopes do you have for future relationships in your life?
Real-World Connection
Family
Whom do you love in your family, and what do you love about them?
Learning Environment
What do you love most about your learning environment (i.e. a subject you love, game you play, friends, etc.), and why?
Community
What actions can you take to demonstrate love toward your community?
Academic Connection
ELA
Write a paragraph or a poem describing what you love about yourself.
Social Studies
How have marriage norms changed in our society throughout history?
STEM
What chemical changes happen in a person’s brain when they feel love?
Fun Fact
Love is a powerful emotion that can affect you both emotionally and physically. The feeling of “butterflies in your stomach” is caused by the release of adrenaline during the fight-or-flight response.