At The Darwin Community Centre, Frankwell in Shrewsbury. SY38JU
I have an accredited qualification in teaching Yoga to Children and there are so many health benefits for children who partake in regular mindfulness and yoga session, it really is a great opportunity for children to grow and discover the benefits of Yoga from a young age. https://www.facebook.com/YogiBearClub
Here are some of the benefits:
-Improves posture, flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and motor skills
-Helps children recognise and honour all emotions, learning to trust their instincts
-Teaches breathing techniques that increase energy and decrease anxiety providing effective coping strategies for stress
-Increases body awareness as we explore our anatomy and benefits of the poses
-Teaches relaxation and stress management techniques for school and home
-Nurtures self-esteem, confidence and acceptance
-Offers a platform for creativity and imagination
Builds a foundation for lifelong well-being
-It’s non-competitive and honours each child’s unique way of absorbing and integrating information
-Provides techniques to quiet the mind and sharpen focus and concentration
-Endorses healthy choices and lifestyle
-Balances and coordinate the brain
-Encourages positive thinking and a motivation to learn
-Improves grades and reading skills
-Aids better sleep
-Promotes a sense of peace, within and without
-Allows for playfulness and collaboration in the learning process
-Allows children to learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them; encouraging the acceptance of differences
-Trains the sense of balance and as a result boost overall health and physical fitness
Classes are offered in two age groups. Ages 5 to 10 (Primary) and secondary age 11-16 with parents able to join in with the later session also. Email yogalatesm@gmail.com or see the Classes information tab.
Come and try it out!