Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Program

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The ‘Five Minutes to Mindfulness – Kids Yoga & Mindfulness program has been developed especially for kids, and the parents, teachers or caregivers who guide them. It offers a unique holistic and fun approach to kid’s mental health & wellness. ​ The program features modules covering: 1. Breathing/Pranayama for kids 2. Yoga postures/Asana for kids 3. Meditation for kids 4. Mindfulness for kids 5. Mantra & Affirmations for Kids 6. Mindful Values for Kids   The program offers a simple, yet effective drug free approach to kids physical, mental and emotional health based to on creative and playful, yet therapeutic strategies that are simple, fun and easy to implement into even the busiest of routines. This curriculum is proof that the therapeutic approach need neither be a chore nor a bore! The goal of this program is to provide children and their families with simple and fun strategies for everyday yoga and mindfulness which focuses on the development of emotional wellbeing, and mental and physical health. The strategies are holistic in nature and are derived from natural, non-invasive approaches to health and wellness such as yoga and meditation, mindfulness, color therapy, creative visualization, breath work, and creative play and crafty activities for kids.   This program can help your child: ​Develop a strong sense of self awareness Develop a positive self-image Become emotionally self-aware. Build skills in emotional regulation Learn to respect his body, physical space and that of others. Have awareness of his emotional boundaries, and those of others Understand and celebrate diversity Use creative play, journaling, color and art as a therapeutic tool Learn how to use his breath and body to manage difficult feelings and emotions Build trust in relationships though group mindfulness exercises Learn how to communicate effectively with others   As a parent/teacher you will: ​Learn drug free, guilt free strategies to help your child help himself Learn easy to implement strategies that the whole family can take part in Have fun with therapeutic work Begin to understand your child and his behavior/reactions in a new light Develop a new sense of mutual trust and respect for your child Learn how to help your child overcome resistance and setbacks Begin to feel a new sense of empowerment and control as a parent Have a happier relationship with your child, and with your household as a whole. ​​ "I have written this simple online program as a place for you to begin helping your child on a journey toward knowing him or herself more deeply, and naturally. Yoga and mindfulness practices are a gift that can help both children, and adults alike to relax, slow down, and turn inward. It shows us an example of how being at peace within, helps achieve a sense of peace with being in the world around us. ​I hope you are your child enjoy this program I have written for you. The the children pictured in the images, demonstration examples of yoga postures and breathing are my own two children. While we are not perfect at practicing yoga, and life together, we accept that it is a journey of learning, and that even through the tough times, we are growing stronger, and gaining a better sense of who we are together, and as individuals. I hope that this program helps you to have this experience too with your child, or children. ​~ Dr. Ashleigh Stewart"