11/21/2008

1. Please be sure to use the bathroom before class begins. Children can take their shoes and socks off and put them in the changing room. Please no snacks or gum during class. We recommend not eating a heavy meal thirty minutes before class.

2. We encourage children to be responsible for getting and setting up their own mat, and putting their things away when finished.

3. As a rule of thumb, we need your help by giving your child space to express themselves within the boundaries of the class and build a trusting relationship with their teacher.

4. The goal is to teach children that exercise is fun. We teach them to love their body, honor and take care of it.

5. There is no pressure placed on children to perform.

6. Through yoga students learn to develop their will power, to value feelings (theirs and others) , to expand their intellect and to appreciate the importance of balanced living.

7. We teach to each child's unique capacities. We are sensitive to each child's moods and needs.

8. As teachers we guide, we don't dictate.

9. The Peace Place is an area a child can go if they are not participating appropriately in class.

10. We are confident children will have a happy and memorable experience. Safety rules will be lovingly enforced.

Parent Participation: We generally do not require parents or guardians to be in attendance but you are more than welcome to stay.

 

Kids Yoga Values NIYAMAS

Saucha -Keep it clean
Santosha - Chill out
Tapas - Self-discipline
Svadhyaya - Be studious
Ishvarapranidhana - Be considerate of the world

More Articles About Kids Yoga

• Sunday, December 07, 2008 Mommy and Baby Yoga



• Sunday, December 14, 2008 Inversions Workshop: Going Upside Down



• Tuesday, January 06, 2009 Childbirth Class



• Saturday, January 10, 2009 Family Yoga



• Sunday, January 11, 2009 TBY Intro Workshop



• Friday, January 16, 2009 Rolf Gates-Teacher Training



• Saturday, January 17, 2009 Rolf Gates-Sat PM 2:30pm-5:30pm



• Sunday, January 18, 2009 Yin Yoga Workshop



• Sunday, January 18, 2009 Rolf Gates-Sunday Afternoon 12:30pm



• Friday, January 23, 2009 Movie Night Business of Being Born



• Sunday, January 25, 2009 Anusara Yoga 101



• Saturday, January 31, 2009 Vinyasa Flow 101



• Friday, February 06, 2009 David Romanelli Livin The Moment Weekend



• Saturday, February 07, 2009 Backbending Workshop

2008 - 2009 Yoga For Kids

Pre-registration is required in order for us to confirm attendance for each class. Please note these are specialty classes with limited space available. We are happy to prorate the fee if you register later in the session. We welcome Kids, Tweens, Teens to try out a class and pay the drop in single class fee before making a session commitment. When you register for a session the price per class is reduced from drop in fee. Namaste.

 

 

Suggested Kid Yoga resources you might consider:

• Complete Idiots Guide to Yoga with Kids (Komitor, Adamson, 2000)
• Fly Like a Butterfly - Yoga for Children by Shakta Kaur Khalsa (Rudra Press, 1998)
• Like a Fish in Water - Yoga for Children by Isabelle Koch
• Everything you need to know about yoga: An introduction for Teens by Stephanie Iris Weiss
• Yoga Kids (Ages 3-6), Video, Parents choice winner
• Yoga Fitness for Kids Ages 7-12, Video
• Ei Ei Yoga: yoga for children, Video Fox Lorber Associates
• My Magic Garden: A Meditation Guide for Children Written by Ilse Klipper
  

Yoga for Kids Sun Salutation

Yoga Sun Dance "Yogi Pokey"
1 Mountain
2 Reach up and back
3 Forward Fold Forward Fold
4 Road Runner Pose - Lunge right
5 Downward Dog
6 Mother Snake - Upward Dog
7 Downward Dog
6 Road Runner Pose -Lunge Left
8 Forward Fold
9 Standing Backbend
10 Mountain