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Yoga & Mindfulness is for the whole curriculum and the whole school community. It is a systematic approach to sharpening the intellect and improving mental and physical health.

 

YOGA & MINDFULNESS FOR STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS 

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Yoga is taught in many schools across the UK as

–  Part of the PE curriculum

–  Part of PHSE curriculum

–  An elective in an enrichment programme

–  A lunch time or after-school club activity

–  An intervention to maximise the achievement of disadvantaged students

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Courses and sessions are designed and delivered under the guidelines of a specialist training with TeenYoga (UK) alongside many other yoga related qualifications such as Ofqual regulated BWYQ (BWY is the only National Governing Body of Yoga). This includes study of adolescent anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, psychology and behaviour management. 

 

I have all the required trainings and certificates such as;

–  BWYQ, Level 4 (500+ hours) Diploma of Yoga Teaching (Ofqual Regulated)

–  First aid certification

–  Trauma informed teaching

–  Insurance to teach yoga to young people

–  DBS clearance & Safeguarding for Children

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Every school has different priorities, and schools can choose 6- to 10-week courses, workshops such as in awareness days, special themed sessions such as in exam periods, classes as a part of events such as sports days. Each will be tailored to the needs of young individuals and their timetable.

 

Typically, courses will include:

– A range of postures
– Breathing and relaxation techniques

– Mindfulness and meditation
– Yoga philosophy and psychology

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Some possible suggestions for intensive support:

– Individual or small group work with disadvantaged students for whom the school receives extra funding, those with additional or special needs and those already working with other agencies such as CAMHs. (Please get in touch to discuss the details about teaching SEN students.)

– Practices that reduce anxiety, promote calm behaviour and increase concentration. Activities impact directly on progress and engagement and can be recorded in statutory plans.

– Strategies to increase participation by broadening the curriculum offer. For example providing yoga lessons for those that avoid conventional sports and lessons for sixth form students at risk of becoming inactive.

– Yoga & Mindfulness classes can contribute to your curriculum through sessional teaching or through activity-days. The work is not simply a fun way of learning to do yoga postures. Sessions are designed with a systematic approach to teaching students about managing their health, the development of the teenage brain and body and the using of breathing to manage some of the negative habits that can lead to anxiety, stress and depression.

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YOGA & MINDFULNESS FOR SCHOOL STAFF

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Yoga & Mindfulness is a great practice to offer on INSET days, special school events and/or after the long school days in regular basis. I have been guiding the members of some local schools in Essex area through yoga for few years and it's very rewarding to see how deeply they benefit from the practice in many levels. 

 

These sessions are a quality of time for school staff to:

– Have fun and try something new together

– Develop skills in relaxation and well-being

– Learn about what mindfulness is

– Begin to practice mindfulness

– Learn some practices to try out with students

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Trial session is available. Members of staff pay a lower rate than for a commercial studio class. They may pay less or no fee with the management providing a small allowance from the well-being budget if applicable. Variable approaches work from school to school. Please get in touch to discuss the options further. 

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