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Instructional yoga game and method of play

a technology of yoga and teaching positions, applied in the field of yoga teaching positions, can solve the problems of high stress and pressure on children today, difficulty in adjusting to the position of yoga,

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-15
SWAAB BARBARA J +2
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a game that helps children learn yoga techniques. It includes a playing surface with illustrations of different body positions and cards with top and bottom sides. The cards have illustrations of different body positions, which may or may not match the ones on the playing surface. The game also has a random selection device with numbers and corresponding actions. The patent text provides methods for playing the game."

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Many children today are subjected to high levels of stress and pressure to perform well in academic and extra-curricular activities.
Furthermore, recent studies and reports have illustrated the damaging results of fast-paced lifestyles, namely poor nutrition and lack of physical activity that cause obesity, even in children.
However, encouraging the practice of yoga with children encounters an additional set of obstacles.
Furthermore, the various bodily positions commonly associated with yoga may be too challenging for young participants who have yet to fully develop control of their body.

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[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, an instructional game to teach the techniques and benefits of yoga includes a playing surface 10 is provided. In an embodiment of the invention, the playing surface 10 is generally a rectangular mat 10. The mat 10 may be a sticky yoga mat typically used in the fitness industry for practicing yoga techniques. The mat 10 measures generally twenty-four (24) inches wide by fifty (50) inches long. A 24″×50″ mat 10 is typically considered an appropriate size for a child. An adult may utilize a larger mat 10. The size, shape and texture of the mat 10 are not limited to the descriptions given above.

[0018] Positioned around a peripheral edge of mat 10 are a plurality of spaces 12. Each space 12 includes a printed boundary 14, a graphic illustration of a bodily pose 16 and a title 18 of the pose 16. As shown in the embodiment of FIG. 1, the mat 10 includes twenty-four spaces 12 each illustrating a different bodily pose 16. The number of spaces 12 is only illustrati...

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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method of playing a yoga game. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of obtaining a playing surface sized to receive a person; wherein the playing surface further includes multiple spaces with illustrations of various yoga poses, obtaining a plurality of cards that have illustrations of various yoga poses; selecting a predetermined number of cards; mimicking an illustration of one of the selected cards, and mimicking the same illustration on the selected card without looking at the selected card.

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CROSS REFERENCE To RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. provisional application 60 / 447,937 filed on Feb. 14, 2003, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to a game for teaching yoga positions and in particular to an instructional game utilizing a mat and cards to teach the techniques and benefits of various yoga positions. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] A popular activity related to overall physical fitness and well-being is the practice of yoga. Generally, yoga is the practice of controlled bodily movements usually accompanied with deep breathing. Various yoga positions provide the benefits of increased physical flexibility, strengthened and toned muscles, improved digestion, improved balance, relief of stress, improved concentration and reduced fatigue. [0006] When yoga first became popular, the primary participants w...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63F3/02
CPCA63B6/00A63B21/1473A63F3/04A63F2009/186A63F2003/00018A63F2009/0049A63F2001/0475A63B21/4037
Inventor SWAAB, BARBARA J.LEVINSON, JULIE D.SIMON, MITCHELL K.
Owner SWAAB BARBARA J