Yoga programs for children.
•What teachers are saying about the workshop•
"Lisa, You have made such a difference at Central School! Thank you so much for
all you've done with our staff and our children. One of our third grade
boys was so frustrated yesterday-he used his breathing strategy-slowed
down (even cried a bit) and then was able to share about his frustration
and return to the activity. Being aware of his body/tension and knowing
what to do-what a relief for him! That never would have happened at the
beginning of last year. What a gift you have given him (and all of us)!" ~ V. Stewart, Principal
"I am so excited to use these wonderful tools with my students. These are skills they can keep with them and utilize throughout life." ~ T. Cattabriga, HS Social Worker
"VERY helpful, wonderful ideas; THANK YOU!" ~ P. McIntire, G4/5 Special Ed.
"Workshop was well organized, planned and presented - light and serious at the same time. I will definitely bring it up to my administration as a staff development item!"
"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop on Saturday. Your enthusiasm for yoga and life is evident and contagious. Thanks!" ~ C. Beaulieu, Math Specialist
"These simple techniques are well-worth the time in the classroom - the benefits are tremendous."
~ S. Hoffman, G3
"Great presentation of materials and skills. You're really clear, organized and have a great sense of what is important to each person in the room. Thanks!" ~ L. White, Home Schooling Mother/Teacher
"This was inspiring to me personally...I really enjoyed myself and have already thought of many classes and students I think would benefit. I can't wait to see the results!"
~ D. Earley, Guidance Counselor
"The information, pace and energy was fabulous!"
~ A. Whicher, G2
"All children deserve to learn these tools to help them become centered and healthy humans." ~ M. Dean, Title I/Literacy Teacher
"I have just recently incorporated yoga into my life. The benefits have been liberating and inspiring. I can only imagine how I would feel today if someone had introduced the concepts and tools of this workshop to me when I was a pre-schooler! Thanks for what you do!"
~ J. Avallone, Student, UNH Early Childhood Ed. MA Program
"This is a dream I've always had - this workshop has inspired me to make a reality."
~ Kathy, G1&2
"I feel that yoga will be extremely beneficial to my Pre-Kers. The tools will help them with daily life experiences - and can also be shared with their families, et al. Thank you!"
~ S. Sullivan, Pre-K
"Such positive energy...inspiring."
~ P. Mulcahy, G1
"We as teachers have so much reponsibility in making the enviroment for learning positive. By implementing these strategies, we can help our students understand the connections between the mind and body and the power we have to use it."
~ K. Calo, PE, G1-4
"I have doing the lessons in our health classes, the students LOVE it!" D. Therrien, Middle School Guidance Counselor
"What a joy it has been to have you show us the way to use yoga to balance our days. We are practicing all we have learned - what a difference it is making for all of us." ~ S. Hoffman, G1
"This will help me take of me so that I can better take care of others." ~ T. Hersom, Pre-K Head Start
all you've done with our staff and our children. One of our third grade
boys was so frustrated yesterday-he used his breathing strategy-slowed
down (even cried a bit) and then was able to share about his frustration
and return to the activity. Being aware of his body/tension and knowing
what to do-what a relief for him! That never would have happened at the
beginning of last year. What a gift you have given him (and all of us)!" ~ V. Stewart, Principal
"I am so excited to use these wonderful tools with my students. These are skills they can keep with them and utilize throughout life." ~ T. Cattabriga, HS Social Worker
"VERY helpful, wonderful ideas; THANK YOU!" ~ P. McIntire, G4/5 Special Ed.
"Workshop was well organized, planned and presented - light and serious at the same time. I will definitely bring it up to my administration as a staff development item!"
"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop on Saturday. Your enthusiasm for yoga and life is evident and contagious. Thanks!" ~ C. Beaulieu, Math Specialist
"These simple techniques are well-worth the time in the classroom - the benefits are tremendous."
~ S. Hoffman, G3
"Great presentation of materials and skills. You're really clear, organized and have a great sense of what is important to each person in the room. Thanks!" ~ L. White, Home Schooling Mother/Teacher
"This was inspiring to me personally...I really enjoyed myself and have already thought of many classes and students I think would benefit. I can't wait to see the results!"
~ D. Earley, Guidance Counselor
"The information, pace and energy was fabulous!"
~ A. Whicher, G2
"All children deserve to learn these tools to help them become centered and healthy humans." ~ M. Dean, Title I/Literacy Teacher
"I have just recently incorporated yoga into my life. The benefits have been liberating and inspiring. I can only imagine how I would feel today if someone had introduced the concepts and tools of this workshop to me when I was a pre-schooler! Thanks for what you do!"
~ J. Avallone, Student, UNH Early Childhood Ed. MA Program
"This is a dream I've always had - this workshop has inspired me to make a reality."
~ Kathy, G1&2
"I feel that yoga will be extremely beneficial to my Pre-Kers. The tools will help them with daily life experiences - and can also be shared with their families, et al. Thank you!"
~ S. Sullivan, Pre-K
"Such positive energy...inspiring."
~ P. Mulcahy, G1
"We as teachers have so much reponsibility in making the enviroment for learning positive. By implementing these strategies, we can help our students understand the connections between the mind and body and the power we have to use it."
~ K. Calo, PE, G1-4
"I have doing the lessons in our health classes, the students LOVE it!" D. Therrien, Middle School Guidance Counselor
"What a joy it has been to have you show us the way to use yoga to balance our days. We are practicing all we have learned - what a difference it is making for all of us." ~ S. Hoffman, G1
"This will help me take of me so that I can better take care of others." ~ T. Hersom, Pre-K Head Start
YOGA 4 CLASSROOMS®
Yoga Ed.™ K-8 Tools for Teachers Workshop
and/or
Yoga 4 Classrooms®
(In-Classroom Residency)
Yoga Ed.™ develops and produces health/wellness programs, trainings and products for teachers, parents, children and health professionals that improve academic achievement, physical fitness, emotional intelligence and stress management.
Yoga Ed. believes physical, mental and emotional health is directly correlated with academic success and fulfillment in life.
A 2003 California State University study shows a link between yoga and better learning, improved behaviors, and higher self-esteem. Students quickly learn to use yoga as a tool, not just to increase physical fitness, but also to manage their feelings and behaviors, and to create a mental state ready for learning and taking tests.
The following are some of the benefits of yoga and movement to maximize the learning process:
Watch...
Calming Stressed-Out Kids...what schools are doing about it.
THE TODAY SHOW - Jan. 23, 2008
Have you ever thought about how much easier and effective teaching would be if students could relax and focus? If there was something simple and quick that that you could do to help your students (and you!) destress, calm, center or energize, would you try it?
Yoga Ed. Tools for Teachers Workshops train classroom teachers to use simple yoga-based mind-body integration techniques as effective behavior and classroom management activities. Specifically designed for the classroom, needing no extra space or equipment, Yoga Tools consist of 5-15 minute breath and movement sequences, games and visualizations that anyone can do to immediately feel more attentive, energized and calm. Yoga Tools help teachers create a more focused, harmonious environment and support students in feeling ready and able to learn. No prior yoga experience required.
Can't imagine having time to add yoga to an already over-filled school day? Many teachers have found that when they incorporate yoga into class time regularly, they actually have more time for academics – because they spend less time helping students transition from one activity to another, and less time managing classroom behavior issues.
Envision your students (and yourself!) spending 60 seconds doing a series of simple yoga poses to energize the start of the day, a 20 second breathing exercise to smoothly transition between activities, or a 2 minute creative visualizaton to help your students calm and focus before a test. You may even utilize the yoga tools to emphasize a specific subject matter currently being studied.
Bring yoga, relaxation and visualization into the classroom and watch your students become more confident, focused, motivated and ready to learn!
Read the feedback at left from past workshop participants.
WATCH THIS AMAZING PODCAST SHOWING HOW WELLS ELEMENTARY IS UTILIZING YOGA TOOLS AT THEIR SCHOOL!
(You will need to click on 'Featured Work', 'Last Year's Work', then 'Morning Movers.')and/or
Yoga 4 Classrooms®
(In-Classroom Residency)
Yoga Ed.™ develops and produces health/wellness programs, trainings and products for teachers, parents, children and health professionals that improve academic achievement, physical fitness, emotional intelligence and stress management.
Yoga Ed. believes physical, mental and emotional health is directly correlated with academic success and fulfillment in life.
"Yoga is a powerful ecumenical system for helping children stay focused, centered and peaceful which, in turn, helps them concentrate better, learn more, and gain physical and mental health throughout their lives. Highly recommended."
Dean Ornish, M.D., Founder and President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, S.F., C.A.
Dean Ornish, M.D., Founder and President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, S.F., C.A.
A 2003 California State University study shows a link between yoga and better learning, improved behaviors, and higher self-esteem. Students quickly learn to use yoga as a tool, not just to increase physical fitness, but also to manage their feelings and behaviors, and to create a mental state ready for learning and taking tests.
The following are some of the benefits of yoga and movement to maximize the learning process:
- Partner and group poses require students to work together as a team, creating positive social interaction.
- Balancing poses build focus and concentration.
- Some yoga exercises can help students relax, calming pre-test jitters.
- Other, more invigorating yoga techniques are useful for waking up sluggish minds before class or after lunch.
- Yoga offers children healthy ways to express their emotions, rather than bottling them up or striking out.
- Slow, even, “belly breaths” short-circuit the fight-or-flight response to stress, and promote a more relaxed, comfortable state - a perfect state for learning.
- A non-competitive yoga atmosphere where everyone can succeed fosters a can-do attitude, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Watch...
Calming Stressed-Out Kids...what schools are doing about it.
THE TODAY SHOW - Jan. 23, 2008
Yoga Tools for Teachers Workshop
Have you ever thought about how much easier and effective teaching would be if students could relax and focus? If there was something simple and quick that that you could do to help your students (and you!) destress, calm, center or energize, would you try it? Yoga Ed. Tools for Teachers Workshops train classroom teachers to use simple yoga-based mind-body integration techniques as effective behavior and classroom management activities. Specifically designed for the classroom, needing no extra space or equipment, Yoga Tools consist of 5-15 minute breath and movement sequences, games and visualizations that anyone can do to immediately feel more attentive, energized and calm. Yoga Tools help teachers create a more focused, harmonious environment and support students in feeling ready and able to learn. No prior yoga experience required.
Can't imagine having time to add yoga to an already over-filled school day? Many teachers have found that when they incorporate yoga into class time regularly, they actually have more time for academics – because they spend less time helping students transition from one activity to another, and less time managing classroom behavior issues.
Envision your students (and yourself!) spending 60 seconds doing a series of simple yoga poses to energize the start of the day, a 20 second breathing exercise to smoothly transition between activities, or a 2 minute creative visualizaton to help your students calm and focus before a test. You may even utilize the yoga tools to emphasize a specific subject matter currently being studied.
Bring yoga, relaxation and visualization into the classroom and watch your students become more confident, focused, motivated and ready to learn!
Read the feedback at left from past workshop participants.
WATCH THIS AMAZING PODCAST SHOWING HOW WELLS ELEMENTARY IS UTILIZING YOGA TOOLS AT THEIR SCHOOL!
Read local media coverage of Yoga Ed. Workshops presented by ChildLight Yoga.
Please visit the Trainings/Workshops page for the Current Workshop Schedule or for more information about hosting a workshop at your school.
Note to school administrators:
School packets, including both program synopsis and fee sheet are available upon request. Please contact Lisa Flynn at 603-781-3323.
Yoga 4 Classrooms® Residency
Program Overview:
- Ideally (not required), teachers participate in a 4-6 hr. Yoga Ed.™ Tools for Teachers Workshop (see above).
- Classroom teachers participate in a 30 min. meeting to overview the Yoga 4 Classrooms program (can be included as last portion of workshop above, if contracted in advance).
- Each classroom (teachers and students) participates in 30 min., in-classroom sessions, once per week for 10 weeks.
- Curriculum is age-appropriate / based on grade level.
- All classes are led by Certified ChildLight Yoga and/or Yoga Ed. Instructors who have been specially trained to teach the Yoga 4 Classrooms curriculum.
- Teachers are supplied with Yoga 4 Classrooms mini-lessons/yoga tools developed specifically for teachers for in-classroom use.
- In addition, the Yoga 4 Classrooms Card Deck (currently in development) will be utilized as a leave behind classroom tool.
- Classroom teachers participate in a 30 min. follow-up meeting at the conclusion of the residency.
Program Objectives:
Teachers:
- Teachers experience the beneficial effects using yoga-based activities – both for themselves and with their students. They become yoga-educated.
- Teachers are inspired and motivated to continue to implement the program in the classroom following the conclusion of the residency.
- Teachers feel confident in their ability to utilize the Y4C program with their students – for the remainder of the current school year, and also with future classrooms.
- Teachers “become the change they want to see.”
Students:
- Experience for themselves the effects of yoga tools to calm, focus and energize, as needed.
- Over time, students learn self-awareness and recognition of imbalances – they become yoga-educated.
- Proficiency in the use of yoga tools is achieved.
- Students become empowered to support their own health and well-being – in and out of the classroom.
- As students move up through the grades of the school, they continue to utilize yoga tools with the assistance of their teachers.
School:
- Program supports ongoing school initiatives such as anti-bullying, physical and emotional health & wellness promotion, respect for others, self and the environment, and educational objectives including literacy and math concepts.
- Once implemented, program is self-sustaining as teachers continue to use the practices with upcoming classes of students.
- School culture is positively impacted as everyone shares the common ‘language of yoga’, creating a sense of community and harmony within the school.
For more information, please contact Lisa Flynn: 603-781-3323 or email lisa@childlightyoga.com.
Programs Include:
- Yoga for Kids & Teens
- Itsy Bitsy Yoga®
- Family Yoga
- Mobile Enrichment
- Create-A-Class
- Summer Camps
- Birthday Parties
- Yoga 4 Classrooms®
- Trainings/Workshops
For more information, please call
603-781-3323