Why should yoga be taught in schools?

In today's fast-paced and demanding world, prioritizing wellness in schools is essential for nurturing students' holistic development. The BlissYogasg program offers numerous benefits for students in schools, promoting their overall well-being and enhancing various aspects of their development.

Key Benefits

  • Physical Health: By promoting healthy habits like exercise, nutritious eating, and sufficient sleep, the program supports students' physical health and vitality.

  • Emotional Well-being and Resilience: Students learn emotional intelligence, stress management, and coping skills to navigate challenges, build relationships, and maintain mental balance.

  • Enhanced Focus and Memory: Breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques taught in the program help students relax their minds, improve concentration, and boost memory retention.

  • Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Yoga nurtures essential life skills, empathy, kindness, and compassion, while helping students connect with their emotions and develop healthy coping mechanisms.

  • Social Skills: Yoga in preschools fosters enhanced social skills, promoting teamwork, improved communication, heightened empathy, and a reduction in aggression and bullying.

  • Improved Academic Performance: Yoga stimulates brain activity, enhances neural connections, and optimizes learning potential, leading to better academic performance.

  • Reduced Anxiety and Stress: Yoga's breathing exercises and relaxation techniques empower students to regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and promote inner calm.

  • Lifelong Yoga Practice: Introducing yoga at an early age establishes a lifelong habit of practicing yoga, promoting a healthy lifestyle and self-care.

  • Fun & Engagement: Yoga in preschools sparks fun and engagement, nurturing a passion for physical activity, creating interactive learning experiences, and cultivating a positive attitude toward exercise and wellness.

This yoga and mindfulness workshop for educators provides a comprehensive approach to practical breathing, mindfulness, and movement activities to seamlessly integrate into the classroom routine.

What teachers, school-based professionals or educators can expect from this program?

Introducing a yoga program in schools not only benefits the students but also provides significant advantages for the school staff, including teachers and educators.

  • Managing Children's Anxiety and Stress

    Teachers and educators often face the challenge of managing children's anxiety and stress in the classroom. With the integration of yoga practices, such as breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques, students develop effective tools to calm themselves down and regulate their emotions. This, in turn, creates a more conducive learning environment where teachers can focus on teaching rather than constantly addressing disruptive behavior or emotional outbursts.

  • Improved Focus and Concentration

    One of the struggles teachers face is keeping students engaged and focused during lessons. The yoga practices taught in the BlissYogasg program help children improve their focus and concentration. As a result, teachers spend less time redirecting students' attention and can deliver their lessons more effectively. The enhanced ability of students to concentrate leads to increased productivity and a smoother classroom experience.

  • Calmer Classroom Environment

    By incorporating yoga into the daily routine, students become more centered and composed. This leads to a calmer classroom environment, where disruptions and conflicts are minimized. Teachers can create a nurturing atmosphere that promotes positive interactions and cooperation among students. The overall ambiance of the classroom becomes conducive to learning, allowing teachers to deliver their lessons with ease and efficiency.

  • Teacher Self-Care and Stress Management

    Teachers often experience burnout due to the demands of their profession. The BlissYogasg program not only focuses on students but also emphasizes the well-being of the teachers themselves. The program includes relaxing and calming practices for teachers, allowing them to restore their energy levels, reduce stress, and enhance their overall well-being. These practices enable teachers to take care of themselves, manage their own stress, and be in a better position to support their students effectively.

  • Enhanced Teacher-Student Relationships

    Through yoga practices that cultivate empathy, kindness, and compassion, the BlissYogasg program helps foster positive teacher-student relationships. When students feel seen, heard, and understood, they develop a deeper connection with their teachers. This positive rapport creates a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, seeking help, and engaging actively in the educational process.Teachers experience greater job satisfaction as they witness the growth and development of their students.

By helping manage children's anxiety and stress, improving focus and concentration, creating a calmer classroom environment, promoting teacher self-care, and enhancing teacher-student relationships, this program makes the staff's job easier and more fulfilling.
Teachers can focus on teaching effectively, while also taking care of their own well-being, ultimately contributing to a positive and successful educational experience for both staff and students.

A program made of practical activities, especially designed for educators

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What you will learn in this yoga & mindfulness program for schools?

  • Easy-to-follow breathing exercises for kids: our program teaches children a variety of techniques, including belly breathing, balloon breathing, humming breathing, and alternate nostril breathing, to regulate their breath, promote relaxation, and reduce stress.

  • Simple mindfulness practices: to help kids feel more present and focused in the classroom, enhancing their attention and engagement.

  • Movement breaks with yoga poses: incorporating physical activity and stretching to energize and rejuvenate students during the school day.

  • Short meditation and guided visualization exercises: to help children cultivate mindfulness, relaxation, and mental clarity.

  • Mindful movement activities: to promote body awareness and improve coordination.

  • Yoga games and activities: to make the practice fun and engaging for children.

  • Yoga sequences: designed specifically for different age groups or specific needs (e.g., energizing sequences for morning classes, and calming sequences for afternoons).

  • Developing basic self-regulation skills: through our yoga sessions, children learn to recognize and identify their emotions, understand their emotional states, and respond to them appropriately. They are taught techniques such as deep breathing exercises, guided visualization, and calming activities like restorative yoga poses to regulate their emotions effectively.

  • Self-Calming Strategies: children are introduced to various self-calming techniques, such as using positive affirmations, engaging in mindful activities, or practicing grounding exercises. These strategies provide them with tools to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and regain a sense of calm.

Comprehensive curriculum to bring yoga & mindfulness in your classrooms

    1. About me-Parul Chaturvedi

    1. Relaxing Five Finger Breathing Practice

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. 3 Minute Meditation-Pop Your Thoughts away & Focus

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Why Yoga & Mindfulness for Kids ?

    1. Objective of this Training for School Teachers

    1. Benefits of Yoga & Mindfulness for Kids in the Classroom

    2. How Teaching Yoga & Mindfulness to Kids is different than adults?

    1. Catching Kids Attention-Building Connection

About this program

  • $75.00
  • 20 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Meet Parul, certified kids yoga instructor

Certified Kids Yoga Instructor Parul Chaturvedi

I am a passionate yoga instructor specializing in teaching yoga to children. With over 10 years of experience and diverse certifications in Children’s and Teen Yoga, Special Needs Yoga, Hatha and Yin Yoga, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Therapies, Prenatal, Mindfulness, and Sound healing,

my approach is holistic towards teaching yoga to children & families.

My teaching approach combines my deep understanding of child development with creativity, ensuring engaging sessions for different age groups. I incorporate play, storytelling, and music for young kids and incorporate art, journaling, and self-expression exercises for older children. I create a dynamic and inclusive space where children can explore yoga in ways that resonate with their interests and development.

My commitment to adapting yoga to individual needs, prioritizing safety and well-being, and my continuous professional development make me an exceptional guide for children on their yoga journey. Additionally, I offer a Yoga Alliance approved Kids Yoga Teacher Training program to certify others in teaching yoga to children, aiming to improve the well-being of kids and teens worldwide.

Learn more about me here

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