A LITTLE INTRODUCTION
Yoga & mindfulness for children
Yoga & mindfulness has great benefits for children’s emotional and physical health and wellbeing, connecting mind, body and breath. Yoga & mindfulness support a growth mindset approach through encouraging children to ‘have a go’ and take risks, providing positive and affirming language, encouraging persistence, and relieving stress and anxiety which aids learning.
The sessions give children a fun opportunity to explore yoga & mindfulness through movement, games and music. The children learn skills and strategies that they are able to take off the mat and use in their busy lives.
“My daughter has struggled in the past to cope with stress but since attending yoga at school she has learnt how to calm herself down and be more mindful during difficult times. She has enjoyed learning different poses and the relaxation has enabled her to have small moments of calm in her busy little life.”
What I can offer to schools:
Small group sessions
Children identified by SENCo/Inclusion Manager.
Sessions are planned and adapted specifically to meet the needs of the children.
Whole class yoga & mindfulness sessions
Linked to the curriculum or to a particular PSHE focus if desired.
One-to-one sessions
For a child with a higher level of need who may benefit from individual input.
May include the modeling of strategies to individual needs assistants/teaching assistants.
Before/after-school yoga club
Before-school sessions are a really positive way to start the day, enabling children to be ready for learning.
After-school sessions are the perfect way for children to let off steam and unwind after a busy day.
“It is absolutely brilliant! Because when I am stressed out it makes me feel good again.”
