... to my Kids Yoga page.

With Kids Yoga, children are enthusiastic to learn about the mind and body in an enjoyable approach!

Kids Yoga is an entertaining, imaginative approach to yoga that can be very helpful for children whose bodies are still growing. The use of dynamic poses and basic stretching exercises encourage flexibility, coordination, strength, and body awareness. Breathing and visualization techniques prepare kids how to focus, develop self-control and relax.

Kids will improve attention and focus, encourage their mind and help to release energy in a fun, safe setting. Using animated postures and interactive games, kids learn about nature, animals, and anatomy through yoga.

Kids Yoga also promotes inner-strength and confidence; a feeling of security and respect for themselves and others.

Sessions are a minimum of 45 minutes. For maximum benefit, please ensure minimum disruption during the session.

Here are a few pictures of a recent Kids Yoga class held at Woodman Hills Elementary School (Peyton, CO) in March 2007.

Here are a few students doing Tree Pose (Vrksasana).  They told me they were the candy tree but I don't see any candy around, maybe they ate some earlier.

Here the class is doing a version of Side Plank Pose (Vasisthasana) colorfully renamed the Rainbow Pose.

The kids all wanted to sit in Hero's Pose (Virasana) for 5 minutes (some wanted 10) as they concentrated on breathing deep and quieting the mind.  This young man did an excellent job.

Finally they all got to lay down for the all important Final Relaxation Pose (Savasana).  It was well deserved and just in time because next was time for  recess in the play ground.

For more information, contact Rodney via E-mail.