Parent-Son Yoga
This class offers kids an opportunity to interact with their parents and other kids, uniquely blending high energy with very focussed yoga. Meant for boys Five and above, this class has been a constant on our schedule, with the boys consistently being challenged - with strength and balance - while being taught how to "calm down" or renergize, through breath and simple meditation skills.
A typical Class begins with the group having an opportunity to introduce themselves (for the new class attendees), answering a question or commenting on something Good that has happenned recently.Then the Energy (or sometimes the lack of Energy) is channeled into a flow of poses that increase in complexity, but always focus on the individual abilities of each child and adult.
The class peaks to a point where a challenging pose is discussed and attempted by those ready for it. These poses gennerally focus on a blend of Strength, Balance, and Focus.
In return for ther time spent focusing on their yoga practice, "gametime" follows. The Boys and their parents engage in games that are fun, but may have a twist added that may ask them to recall aspects of their yoga practice.
Finally, every class ends in a blend of restoration or relaxation, depending on the individual.
Parents and Children share equally in all phases of the class- creating or enhancing their bonds with each other.
For Teenage boys, this class has helped in imporiving mental focus, and has become a valuable tool to aid the teenagers in dealing with the daily stresses of school and home.