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GENTLE Beginnings
Discover, explore, imagine, play, laugh and breathe is the foundation of facilitating yoga with this very precious age group. They play and learn through music, song, dance, movement, balance and cooperation.
We use tools such as fun animal poses, nature, storytelling to foster basic listening skills, and simple games to recall poses. At Creative Yogis, we invite you to step back into the realm of this beautiful age, where singing delights, imaginations are curious and open, and everything is met with absolute enthusiasm. It is simply delightful to experience! Learn how to structure a class, create short sequences and find a moment of stillness in relaxation. Peace begins on the inside.
We use tools such as fun animal poses, nature, storytelling to foster basic listening skills, and simple games to recall poses. At Creative Yogis, we invite you to step back into the realm of this beautiful age, where singing delights, imaginations are curious and open, and everything is met with absolute enthusiasm. It is simply delightful to experience! Learn how to structure a class, create short sequences and find a moment of stillness in relaxation. Peace begins on the inside.
Benefits for Preschoolers
Imagine what the world would be like if we all got to know our bodies and minds at the beginning of our journey on this planet!
It is hard to imagine that children as young as preschool age can experience stress, but it is possible. Through the introduction of yoga play, we can begin to offer our ‘littlies’ additional support in the development of both gross and fine motor skills and help to prepare them for school. Other benefits include: less tantrums, better sleep patterns and improved digestion. Also, healthy movement and activity lead to a physically fit lifestyle and the ability to listen more effectively, fingers and toes crossed!
The habits we plant at an early stage are the seeds for a potentially healthy and joyful life. Join and explore ways to connect and share yoga play with this special age group by learning the skills that nurture and inspire them to experience the joy of movement and creative play. An invitation for a ‘play date’ and receive your tool box to share with our little yogis on the planet.
It is hard to imagine that children as young as preschool age can experience stress, but it is possible. Through the introduction of yoga play, we can begin to offer our ‘littlies’ additional support in the development of both gross and fine motor skills and help to prepare them for school. Other benefits include: less tantrums, better sleep patterns and improved digestion. Also, healthy movement and activity lead to a physically fit lifestyle and the ability to listen more effectively, fingers and toes crossed!
The habits we plant at an early stage are the seeds for a potentially healthy and joyful life. Join and explore ways to connect and share yoga play with this special age group by learning the skills that nurture and inspire them to experience the joy of movement and creative play. An invitation for a ‘play date’ and receive your tool box to share with our little yogis on the planet.
Content
- Gentle beginnings and discovery
- Yoga for toddlers
- Sample class / structure
- Teaching tips
- Breathing fun
- Songs
- Popular music
- Games
- Class plans
- Yoga for Preschoolers
- Sample class / structure
- Teaching tips
- Breathing practices
- Mindfulness activities
- Games
- Relaxation
- Themes and class plans
- Resources
- Yoga A&P
"It was such a fun-filled, lighthearted workshop yet the responsibility is potentially huge- to guide our young children to
a place of calm and quiet, where they can feel safe, and begin to experience a sense of ownership of one's feelings and emotions. I am truly motivated and inspired after our weekend together and look forward to expanding my knowledge
under the bright eyes of Karen again in the future! Thanks so much."
PHARRAH CLARK | Parent and Yoga Student
