YOGA 4KIDS &STUDENTS The Benefits of Yoga & Brain/Body Exercises are Endless... |
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YOGA: - is versatile and open to everyone - is non-competitive - improves both physical and emotional strength and flexibility - increases self confidence and builds a positive self image - nourishes creativity - helps to balance the body and mind - fortifies all body systems, and improves our understanding of anatomy - teaches self-acceptance and self-love - increases sensory awareness and also general body awareness - builds coordination and balance - develops self-discipline and self-control - enhances a learning-ready environment - promotes productivity - helps build concentration and focus - expands awareness of nature, animals, other cultures and the environment - supports and encourages positive relationships - inspires compassion, generosity, and respect- for oneself as well as others - encourages cooperation and teamwork - teaches how to relax and reduce stress - inspires compassion, generosity, and respect, for oneself as well as others - supports our bodies natural ability to heal and align - nurtures our need to feel good and to have FUN! |
Every class will have an organic flow, following the needs and theme of the day. But the basic structure will be: ~15 minutes body, brain and breath warm-up ~15 minutes yoga poses, integrating poses and breathwork ~15 minutes play, yoga related games ~15 minutes creative meditation, relaxation, visualization |
Yoga builds physical and emotional fitness, lays a foundation for a lifetime of health, and it teaches life skills. Each unique class will consist of 4 main yoga tools: 1) Breathing and "Learning Ready" exercises (think Brain Gym, Educational Kinesiology): Conscious breathing and Brain/Body/Energy Exercises will help your kids de-stress, release tension, boost awareness, and calm and balance their nervous systems to increase intellectual receptivity and sense of well-being. We will learn to calm the chaos, tame the frustrations, energize when we are sluggish, and boost our immune systems. By moving our bodies in ways that wake up and balance our brains and energy systems, we are destined to find greater focus to bring out our best! 2) Yoga Poses: Yoga Poses help children develop awareness of their bodies, strength, flexibility, balance, circulation, coordination, and focus. The vast array of postures will keep us interested, and allow for each child to find the poses that speak to their individual body's needs. 3) Games: Children love to learn through play! It is both fun and educational- a great way to recap the poses that we have learned in class. Games are also an important activity that enhances teamwork skills, creative thinking, and bonds the kids together through laughter and play. 4) Time-In: Yoga is about becoming aware of and cherishing our own unique gifts and strengths. We must look with-in to find this special, internal voice. Whether it is through guided meditation, visualization, or compassionate communication amongst the group, we will explore quieting our minds' chatter and self-judgement. We can learn to feel confident about expressing ourselves in healthy ways and being responsible for our ourselves. This quiet, honest, and contemplative time will offer the children time to rest, recharge, reflect, and integrate the information and concepts we explore in yoga and in life. |
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