Garden of Om ,
Brings the YogaKids Program to Western Massachusetts.
YogaKids has been featured in Time, Child, ABC news, CNN, PBS, Yoga Journal,
and has been endorsed by Dr. Deepak Chopra and Andrew Weil, MD.
What is YogaKids
YogaKids is a unique approach to integrative learning using yoga as a pathway, storytelling, music, creative arts and earthcare blend seamlessly with yoga movement to educate the "whole" child. The YogaKids curriculum provides children with an exciting new way to explore and appreciate their creative potential. children learn invaluable skills that set the groundwork for meeting challenges and growing strong physically, mentally and emotionally, cultivating self-esteem for a lifetime of successful achievement.
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Giving Children the Tools to use at Home, in School, in Sports and throughout their Lifetime!
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Why YogaKids?
Children today are under a tremendous amount of stress from school, their environment, peer competition and expectations from the media. Stress affects the way children learn and interact with their surroundings, as well as their health, well-being and confidence. YogaKids creates the ultimate learning adventure while helping youths de-stress and relax.
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Using all senses to learn.
YogaKids has created traditional Yoga techniques in playful, simple and fun ways using the Multiple Intelligence Theory of Harvard educator Howard Gardner as a foundation, each pose becomes a springboard for activities that open the doorway to fully integrated learning. 14 YogaKids elements enhance the learning experience and tap all of the senses.
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What Schools Can Expect
Using the YogaKids techniques leads to a calm and harmonious classroom and school culture.
The results include:
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Increased subject retention and improved test scores.
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Enhanced communication, cooperation and problem solving skills.
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A more participatory and community oriented learning environment.
What parents can expect
The non-competitive and inclusive nature of yoga and the YogaKids program delivers lessons that children will benefit from throughout their lives including:
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Better posture, increased fitness and improved self-image.
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A higher degree of self-confidence and esteem, as well as compassion for others.
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The ability to relax, self-nurture and sleep better.
What children can expect
Every Child can be a YogaKid and experience the many benefits of yoga including:
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A positive attitude toward life and learning.
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Greater ability to focus and concentrate.
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Less stress and more fun while learning.
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