Yoga For Young Children

Yoga can be done in whatever available space exists.

The program started out in 2014, an idea developed by two yoga instructors, Beth Stone and Candace Martin. This twosome was interested in bringing the practice of yoga and mindfulness into the ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. Their idea was to present the scientific side of the practice, so that students' parents could better understand how the students would benefit, and also provide support to the program. The program became THE YOUNG YOGI PROGRAM FOR PEACE AND POSITIVITY.

Beth Stone explained the concept behind the program, when it first began, "Our intention is to bring this program to an F-rated school in a high-risk area, as well as to an A-rated school in a more privileged neighborhood. We feel our program's mission aligns deeply with that of the public school system."



Along the way, this program has branched out from its beginnings. Candace Martin offers teacher training in the same area, for teachers who want to incorporate yoga into their curriculum. Classes are offered in modules. They can be taken in any order, and once the teacher completes the required 95 hours, he/she is eligible for certification by the Yoga Alliance. There is a manual that offers guidance on how to develop lesson plans and incorporate yoga into the teachers' classroom instruction.

Another recent component is the subject of a GOFUNDME CAMPAIGN. The group is trying to finance as many at-risk youth from the Windermere, FL, area, as possible, at a cost of $300 for each camper, for a four-day experience in nature, including the practice of yoga.

Kids and instructor form a pyramid.

Recently, Candace Martin has branched out and developed a new program, PETALS & POSES YOUNG YOGI & YOGINI PROGRAM. The program provides a 10-week course of yoga classes designed for children in kindergarten through grade five. The program can also be presented at a school, community center, or home by contacting Ms. Martin, and it's available for those in the Windermere, FL, area. You can also engage Ms Martin's services for a yoga party for your birthday celebrating youngster. Also, supporting these services, there are embroidered yoga mats and bags, for sale online. Mat sprays are available at YOGA SISTERS.

Yoga class in the park.

Thanks to this article from Pollination Project: https://thepollinationproject.org/grants-awarded/beth-stone-young-yogi-program-peace-positivity/.

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