I am SO pleased to announce my upcoming Yoga4Classrooms™ Teacher Workshops and to ask for your help in spreading the word to classroom teachers, PE teachers, school nurses, guidance counselors, administrators and parents in Southern New England.
(Far away friends, you might be interested in checking out this program too — there are instructors and trainings available in other areas and the program is rapidly expanding!)
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My upcoming workshops:
Monday, June 4, 2012
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cold Spring Community Center ~ North Kingstown, RI
(Registration deadline: May 20)
Saturday, August 4, 2012
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
University of Rhode Island Child Development Center ~ South Kingstown, RI
(Registration deadline: July 24)
Friday, October 5, 2012
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Neighborhood Guild ~ South Kingstown, RI
(Registration deadline: September 25)
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What is Yoga4Classrooms™?
Yoga 4 Classrooms™ is a research-based, low-cost, fun and effective tool for teachers to use with their students for a peaceful and productive classroom. Through the use of Yoga 4 Classrooms activities, teachers can provide their students with opportunities to grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. The activities promote self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-confidence – the foundations of exceptional learning and a lifetime of health and wellness.
Yoga 4 Classrooms™ is easy for teachers and students to use, and helps to create a more harmonious, learning-friendly school day. And its benefits go well beyond the classroom. Y4C™ provides children with important skills they can use in and out of the classroom for life long health and well-being. Absolutely anyone can use and benefit from the Y4C™ program – teachers, students, parents, therapists. Absolutely no yoga experience is required.
About the workshop:
This one day workshop is open to all classroom teachers, administrators, school counselors, phys ed teachers, therapists and others seeking to bring simple yoga and mindfulness techniques into the classroom or similar setting for a more peaceful, productive class day.
Workshop is led by a Licensed Yoga 4 Classrooms Instructor. The 230pg, fully-illustrated Yoga 4 Classrooms™ Teacher’s Guide is utilized in this workshop ensuring the program is both easy to use and sustainable for long-term use. Absolutely no yoga experience is required. In fact, educators are encouraged to wear their regular, comfortable clothing and flat soled shoes to the workshop as we’ll be simulating a classroom experience.
What educators are saying about Yoga4Classrooms™:
“Yoga 4 Classrooms™ is a confidence builder for my third graders. Just the other day, one of my students took a Warrior stance and exclaimed, “I am strong” right before beginning a math test. Each child began to stand one by one to take the pose. Yoga has taught my students life long lessons of empowerment.” –J. Bogard, Grade 3 Teacher
“The kids and I are really enjoying the yoga AND they are really getting that it is something that they can use anytime – how exciting is that?! I think their showing their learning to parents is indicative of the carry over. This is such a fabulous program!” –A.C., Grade 2 Teacher
“VERY inspirational! Wonderful tools to use in the classroom. Great community and self-awareness builders.” –C. B., Kindergarten Teacher
What students are saying about Yoga4Classrooms™:
“I used to get really angry, but now I know I can calm myself down if I just take a deep breath. Sometimes I need to do a few of those!” –J. F., Grade 1 Student
“I like taking yoga breaks because I can focus and concentrate better afterwards.” –A.G., Grade 3 Student
“I wish we had yoga day every day!” –S.M., Pre-K Student
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(And please spread the word. THANK YOU!!!!)
Edited to add a printable flier. Click HERE for PDF.
