Using Yoga in the Classroom

About the Course
Students will explore ways to bring yoga into the classroom to help students learn to combine breath and movement in a school setting. Yoga provides a great opportunity to provide brain breaks that are movement based while also incorporating balance, breath, coordination and self awareness.
Require Text:
- Classroom Yoga Breaks: Brief Exercises to Create Calm by Louise Goldberg
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Name 5 categories of poses and the benefits of each category.
- Determine when it is appropriate to use each category of poses within the classroom for intentional effect on classroom energy- to up regulate or down regulate.
- Teach 20 different yoga breaks that build a foundation of self resilience, focus and concentrations and improved health outcomes.
Reviews
Moriah Prescott
This class was so informative and enjoyable. I really liked learning about the benefits of yoga and now I have the confidence to teach my own students yoga!
Elizabeth holleran
Really enjoyed this class. I learned a ton and it was very informative.
Helen Vickery
This is an excellent class even for those who are new to yoga. Jan brought in scientific data as well as anecdotal. The videos were well chosen. I have definitely benefitted from this class in many ways!
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