3-Count Breathing Lesson Plan

3-Count Breathing Lesson Plan created by International Yoga Teacher, Natalie Hodkinson.

A ready-to-use 2 pages breathing and mindfulness resource for students, designed to develop breath control, focus, and calm during yoga practice.

This resource introduces 3-Count Breathing, guiding students through a simple, structured breathing technique that supports movement control, concentration, and relaxation.

The resource provides clear guidance on when and how to use the breathing pattern within yoga sessions, helping students connect breath to movement in a safe and accessible way.

Ideal for PE lessons, yoga units, warm-ups, or cool-downs, this resource is suitable for KS3–KS4 students and can be used by both specialist and non-specialist teachers. It helps students build body awareness, improve focus, and manage breathing during physical activity, while offering teachers an easy-to-deliver tool that supports wellbeing, structure, and lesson flow.

Download today and start using it in your next lesson.