Thursday, September 20, 2007

The Kids Just Want To Do YOGA! Creating Positive Energy in a Busy World.

Are you looking for a program that will allow your child to develop a strong, flexible and healthy mind, body and spirit? Increase concentration, attention and focus? Are we not all seeking this for our little loved ones as we search for calmness within a continually moving society? Allow your child the experience to learn to love their mind, body and spirit as they soar into whole body health.

Integration of yoga into a child’s life allows for a sense of calmness and relaxation, coupled with environmental awareness and tools for personal stress management. Children’s yoga classes foster a sharing and caring environment and bring honour and thankfulness for their self, family and surroundings.

Through the use of movement and animated poses and postures (asanas) and animal like imitations children will begin to develop a safe and sound yoga practice in a safe and nurturing environment. Breathing techniques and visualization will allow your child to be their self, relax and develop self-control, along with inner motivation and an increase in self-esteem.

Preschool children will enjoy the fun and creative atmosphere that introduces animal like poses and visualization, with the introduction of some breathing techniques. Through the use of yoga based games and activities children gain an appreciation for yoga and its lifestyle, while gaining a base for their future journey. School aged children will be introduced to various asanas first through movement and visualization, and then developed into sequences. Each class is developed to foster each Child's learning style, developmental stages and personality, in a nurturing and safe environment.

Children’s yoga has been gaining interest and establishing itself throughout North America, however keep in mind that yoga is a practice and lifestyle that has been practiced for many of thousands of years. Yoga is not just about moving the body into various asanas and challenging oneself to master a difficult one. Yoga is not about competition or watching your peers next to you on the mat. It is about being yourself and allowing your own star to shine bright. It allows for self-discovery, inner strength, and compassion. Give your child the best gift of life and foster a caring environment to move their bodies, express their minds and allow their spirits to soar.

Looking for a children’s yoga program? Little Lotus Yoga for Children is held at the Crichton Cultural Community Centre & the Glebe Neighborhood Activity Group in Ottawa, ON. Registration is ongoing for all programs, drop ins are available at the Crichton Cultural Community Centre. Please visit our website for more info! www.amandadegrace.ca

Namaste,
~A

Monday, September 3, 2007

Little Lotus Yoga Introduction

Including:

*program information
*why yoga for children
* what our Little Lotus Yoga program incorporates
* yoga asana, pranayama, yoga games and play for children
* course locations

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