This curriculum includes midline-crossing poses for brain integration, balance poses for focus and coordination, and core-strengthening poses to improve postural stability. Breathing techniques also improve core stability and breath control to assist in the development of the singing voice. “Mindful moment” activities are sprinkled throughout the book; these can be used to help students who struggle with attention disorders, sensory disorders, anxiety, and/or perfectionism while enhancing focus and retention for all students. Designed to be used in group classes and/or private lessons, the movement series offers the following benefits, in progressive order:

1. Posture and alignment at the keyboard (with staff pose, easy pose, and mountain pose)

2. Arm weight/relaxation (with turtle pose)

3. Warming up the spine (cat/cow, or “scared cat” and “happy cat”) to prepare for playing

4. Core stability for better posture and control of fine motor coordination (boat pose, table pose)

5. Cross-lateral poses (such as tiger, flamingo, crawling bear, and “swimming otter”) for brain integration and concentration

 

Every piece includes a teacher duet, lyrics, and a corresponding yoga pose that students can practice while listening to either the teacher, a recording, or another student demonstrate the piece. The books include pieces in both major and minor along with 4/4, ¾, 6/4, and even 5/4 meter. The "body scale" introduces major and minor pentascales along with a standing vinyasa series. 

 

The "Welcome Song" and "Goodbye Song" can be used at the beginning and end of a class or lesson, and are sold separately. A teacher version is included in both books and a student version is included in Book Two.