Attention: this project is only available in German!
Yoga with NAO is a short application in which NAO guides the users through three easy Asanas (Yoga stances). It’s useful for longer
breaks during lessons with smaller groups. Especially after longer sessions of sitting, this application is helpful to get some easy
movement and to regain focus. No previous knowledge about yoga is necessary, since NAO explains every stance carefully and shows the
positions as accurately as possible. It is important to notice that NAO is restricted in its movement and can not show the stances without
small adjustments. Even with verbal guidance, it might be helpful to have additional pictures shown of the Asanas or have the instructor
help to adjust feet/ leg positions.
After a short introduction, NAO starts with the Tadasana (Mountain pose), moves to the Virabhadrasana I (Warrior 1) for the right side
and lastly the Virabhadrasana II (Warrior 2) also on the right side. For the right side, all body-part positions are explained carefully
and are held for five slow breaths, which are counted by NAO. After that, NAO goes through the same routine but for the left side,
this time only giving short guidance for a smoother transition in between stances.
You will need NAO robot and it could be useful to have additional pictures of the Asanas.
We currently have no plans to further develop the program.
Warrior 1:
Warrior 2:
