Children’s Yoga
~ with Monique Lamore,
CCLYI, LCSW ~
The
basic yoga class includes:
* Breath work – can help
children learn to calm their bodies & minds, focus, or give them an
energy boost depending on the situation.
* Mindfulness Activities.
* Songs & chants.
* Yoga Poses – including
pose sequences. Young children
especially enjoy acting out different yoga poses that coincide with stories.
*
Partner/Group Poses –
great for building community & trust in others.
* Games/Creative Movement –
these can include yoga obstacle courses, musical mats, yoga freeze dance,
acting out stories, & much more!
*
Relaxation/Visualization –
classes end with children learning how to relax their bodies and how their
bodies feel when they are relaxed, as they listen to a guided visualization.
* Journaling & yoga
themed art projects are often integrated (as time allows).
* Certain themes can be
incorporated in the class: what the children are studying at school, the
theme of the venue (e.g. a farm theme), certain books from the library,
holidays, etc.
Principles
of yoga are
incorporated, explored and encouraged:
practicing peace, being honest, being generous, taking care of
ourselves and others, practicing moderation, being content, working hard,
having alone time, and connecting to all living things.
Classes
and Programs:
I offer a variety of classes and programs in homes, schools,
hospitals, libraries, yoga studios, farms, summer and vacation camps, community
events, birthday parties, etc.
Rates:
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Benefits
of Yoga for Children:
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Promotes resiliency;
·
Encourages compassion and
respect for self and others;
·
Is a mind-body fitness
activity;
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Increases strength and
flexibility;
·
Improves concentration,
focus and attention;
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Improves balance,
coordination, and general body awareness;
·
Boosts self-esteem and
confidence;
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Improves body image;
·
Improves sleeping patterns
and immune system, aides digestion;
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Expands creative
expression and imagination;
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Improves attitudes – more
patience, less reactive, more positive outlook;
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Helps children manage
stress.
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Is really fun!
Instructor
Bio:
I have spent the last 20 years teaching children
in home, school and community settings; from special
education to mainstream classroom to therapeutic settings and yoga. I have a Bachelor’s degree
in Behavioral Science and a Master’s degree in Social Work. I am a certified children's yoga instructor, as well as, a certified adult yoga instructor. I hold a Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in both ME and NH. In addition to teaching and practicing yoga myself, I enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, biking and gardening.
Certification:
I am to certified teach children in Preschool – 8th
grade. Certified through ChildLight Yoga, 2011. Certified through At Om Yoga/Bethel Farm Yoga & Living Arts Center, 2012.
Contact Info:
603.848.8057
Go
to my website for more information:
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