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This podcast is a great companion for the book, Becoming a Distinguished Physical Education Teacher, which is available on Amazon.
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Welcome to the Distinguished Physical Education podcast, the show where highly effective teachers from across the world come to discuss how to create a rigorous, standards-based PE program that is safe and welcoming for all students.
This podcast is a great companion for the book, Becoming a Distinguished Physical Education Teacher, which is available on Amazon.
#23 - Why Every PE Program Needs Yoga with Kristen Santos
Distinguished Physical Education Podcast Episodes
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9 months ago
#23 - Why Every PE Program Needs Yoga with Kristen Santos
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Looking for ways to create a calmer, more connected PE environment?In this episode, I talk with Kristen Santos — a certified yoga instructor and Massachusetts Middle School PE Teacher of the Year — about how yoga can help students self-regulate, focus, and feel more included in your program.
We explore:
The benefits of yoga beyond flexibility
How to align yoga with PE standards
Ways yoga builds connection and inclusivity
Strategies for integrating yoga without losing movement time
Whether you’re new to yoga or ready to expand your toolkit, Kristen shares practical ideas you can start using right away!
The Yoga Curriculum for Physical Education - https://www.yogainphysed.com - Use the code DPE25 for 25% off!)
Resources
https://www.yogainphysed.com - Use the code DPE25 for 25% off!)
Yoga Curriculum Book (K-5) - Amazon
Yoga Curriculum Book (6-8) - Amazon
Instagram: @yogainphysed
X: @KSantosYoga
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Distinguished Physical Education Podcast Episodes
Welcome to the Distinguished Physical Education podcast, the show where highly effective teachers from across the world come to discuss how to create a rigorous, standards-based PE program that is safe and welcoming for all students.
This podcast is a great companion for the book, Becoming a Distinguished Physical Education Teacher, which is available on Amazon.