Alternate Nostril Breathing Lesson Plan

Alternate Nostril Breathing Lesson Plan created by International Yoga Teacher, Natalie Hodkinson.

A ready-to-use breathing and mindfulness lesson plan for students, designed to improve focus, emotional regulation, and breathing awareness through yoga practice. This resource provides a structured lesson plan introducing Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana), guiding students through the technique in a clear, safe, and accessible way.

The lesson focuses on controlled breathing, coordination, and calm awareness, making it suitable for use within PE lessons, yoga units, or wellbeing sessions. Ideal for KS3–KS5 students, this lesson plan can be delivered by both specialist and non-specialist teachers and works well as a standalone session or as part of a wider yoga or mindfulness unit.

It supports students in developing concentration, managing stress, and improving breath control, while offering teachers a simple, time-saving resource that is easy to follow and implement.

Download today and use it in your next lesson.