International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 52 | Page 42
Even better, children can begin
yoga at any age, just as adults can.
No huge investment in equipment
is required and it can be carried
out anywhere, so really, there is no
reason why more schools should not
get involved and include yoga in
their curriculum.
Yoga teacher Helen Clare runs a
programme to provide yoga as part
of the school day called the Yoga
In Education Project for Primary and
Secondary Schools in Cornwall, South
West England.
The sessions focus on:Improving flexibility
Improving coordination and
balance, leading to improved
concentration and consequently
behaviour
Strengthening muscles and bones,
which improves posture and
breathing and therefore enhances
learning
Increasing self-awareness,
confidence and self-esteem
Relaxation and calming.
The reports back so far have been
fantastic, with teachers noticing that
even the noisiest and disruptive pupils
in a class will return calm, relaxed
and ready to learn. Take a look
here
http://www.helenclareyoga.
com/yoga-in-education-project/
secondary-schools/
This is, in my opinion, a very simple
solution to help the future generations.
Children need nurturing and direction
and again, in my opinion, education
systems need to be aware of this and
act. Drugs are not the solution for
the children of the future, or simply
writing off a child by giving their “bad
behaviour” a name, it is about taking
an interest, seeing each child as an
individual and giving them every
opportunity to be their best.
Education creates the adults of the
future, and we need more schools
to move away from the old methods
and start to look to the new, healthy,
alternatives.
Contact Details
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www.helenclareyoga.com/contact/
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