Quick Answer: Charts on Yoga are printed yoga charts that illustrate postures (asanas), and sequences such as Surya Namaskar, with the name of each pose and the body position. Schools use them in physical education and on yoga days to guide group practice.
Learning Asanas from a Wall Chart
A yoga chart turns a sequence that is hard to remember into something a whole class can follow. In Surya Namaskar (sun salutation), twelve positions flow from the prayer pose through raised arms, forward bend, lunge, plank and cobra-like positions and back again, and students often lose their place. With the positions numbered on the wall, the teacher can call the step and students can check their alignment against the drawing.
Asana charts usually group poses by type: standing poses such as Tadasana and Vrikshasana (tree pose), sitting poses such as Padmasana and Vajrasana, prone poses such as Bhujangasana, and supine poses such as Shavasana. Breathing exercises (pranayama) may also appear. Sanskrit names shown beside English meanings help students connect the practice with its tradition.
A chart shows the finished posture but not how to enter or leave it safely, so practice should be led by a PE teacher or trained instructor who can adapt poses for students with injuries.
Applications
- Daily or weekly PE yoga sessions in halls or open grounds
- International Day of Yoga (21 June) practice and assemblies
- PE theory lessons on flexibility and posture
- Warm-up and cool-down routines before sports
Specifications
| Subject | Yoga for school physical education |
| Typical content | Named asanas by group; Surya Namaskar sequence |
| Use | Guided group practice, yoga days, PE theory |
| Level | Primary to senior secondary |
| Poses included and print format | Confirm at enquiry |
Care & Handling
- In a yoga hall or gym, mount the charts high enough to be seen from the mats but out of reach of swinging arms and balls.
- If charts are carried outdoors for assembly practice, clip them to a board so wind does not tear the corners.
- Dust them regularly; halls with open windows coat paper surfaces quickly.
Why Choose LabEquip
PE departments often order yoga charts together with health-education titles such as the Food & Nutrition Charts. Browse Educational Charts for more, and send quantities through the contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steps are there in Surya Namaskar?
The common school sequence has twelve positions, done first leading with one leg and then the other. Each position is linked to breathing in or out, which the chart can show with arrows or labels.
Can students learn yoga from the chart alone?
The chart shows what a pose looks like but not how to move into it safely or modify it. It works as a reminder during sessions led by a PE teacher or yoga instructor who can correct alignment.
Which asanas suit beginners?
Tadasana (mountain pose), Vrikshasana (tree pose), Vajrasana, Bhujangasana (cobra pose) and Shavasana are commonly taught first because they are simple to enter and can be held without strain.
Why do yoga charts use Sanskrit names?
Asanas are traditionally named in Sanskrit, often after animals, objects or sages. Charts that add the English meaning help students remember the shape, such as Bhujanga meaning snake for cobra pose.
Should anyone avoid certain poses?
Students with injuries, recent illness or medical conditions should tell the teacher before practice, and poses that strain the back or neck should be modified. Yoga in school should never be painful or forced.
How can the chart help with yoga day preparation?
Display the sequence a few weeks ahead, practise it in short daily sessions and use the numbered steps to rehearse group timing, so the whole school moves together on the day.
Last Updated: September 2026
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