"As a first grade teacher, I see enormous benefits
to using yoga in the classroom. When my students are
full of energy, as 6 and 7 year olds tend to be, it is very
easy to begin beathing practices with them. We practice
meditation, or sitting in stillness, focusing on our breath,
do sun salutations and seated twists on a daily basis.
The kids love it and it really helps in getting them focused
on learning. I also find that when they get upset or cry
at school, I can calm them down quickly with breathing techniques
we have used in class. They're really proud of themselves
when they get good at poses too. It is the best behavior
management I have used, and we can do it together.
I recommend it to all teachers, wholeheartedly!"
Holly Ellman,
TAS
From my observations of the yoga classes at TAS, they’re
having a good experience and everyone is successful.
Bill Lambert,
Lobbyist for Teachers’ Union, Feb. 2003
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This week I was able to teach yoga to kindergarteners
as well as 1st and 2nd graders at my daughter’s
school. It was awesome! I had such a wonderful
time. The Yoga Ed Teacher Training enabled me to be
completely present to what was happening in the moment
and use it to illustrate my lesson plan theme of Breath.
It was so much fun. Thank you, thank you, thank you,
Leah & Tara...
-Dawnn
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I want to thank you again for such an awesome workshop.
This has been one of the most deeply rewarding experiences
of my life and I am honored top be a part of the Yoga Ed
community!
Lauren Goldstein
The curriculum is more than I was hoping it would be. Wow!
Thank you, Leah and Tara for the wealth of information you
shared!
Becky Cardenas
I left the Yoga Ed. Teacher Training feeling empowered and
confident, the very qualities this curriculum inspires the
child to be.
Kari Settler
Yoga Ed. is the miracle the children and I have been waiting
for.
Gerri Dalzell
The Yoga Ed. K-8 Program and Curriculum is “A Course
in Miracles” for anyone who wants to teach yoga to
kids.
Audrey McCann
My expectations were so surpassed! I feel so rich
with opportunity and passion to teach and share Yoga Ed.
with children and schools.
Miriam Stein
I found what I’ve been looking for.
Jacqui Compton
Here’s what some participants had to say about the
workshop:
When I walked into the Yoga Ed. Tools for Teachers workshop,
I was heartened by the presence of so many open people,
both experienced and brand new to yoga, willing to learn
and share the wisdom of this ancient technology and eager
to aquire techniques to bring it to our children.
Tara and Leah lead us through a series of exercises, games,
and visualization techniques that created a warm and nurturing
environment. They provided teachers with tools to
assist us in staying relaxed and focused in the classroom
while promoting a model of learning through which our children
can rise to their highest potential, both as students and
as human beings. Thanks for an inspiring and enjoyable
workshop.
Rebecca Shanley, Sheridan St. School, Grade 2
The Yoga ED Tools for Teachers Workshop was fabulous! Although
I practice Yoga, I didn’t have the proper tools to
bring Yoga into my classroom. Leah and Tara did a
wonderful job of simplifying basic techniques that I was
able to implement into my teaching program the very next
Monday! I have found that Yoga is a unique way to
bring focus and manageable energy into my classroom.
Leiauna Polsgrove
, Western Avenue Charter School, Grade 5
The Yoga Ed. workshop helped me understand the power of
yoga practices
I already use in the classroom, like breathing exercises
and chair poses. It also provided a number of new
exercises and games as well as a child-yogi language that
will help my students visualize and understand the purpose
of poses.
Lisa Helene
Donovan, Ramona Elementary, Grades 3-5, Special Day Class
I was pleased to see so many willing and interested teachers
on the 5th, and I think they are the tip of the iceberg.
Teachers need to relax and rejuvenate. When they learn these
techniques, they can pass them onto their students. I know
I have. Yoga has been a life-saver for me.
Sandy Christenson,
Metropolitan High School, Grades 10-12
“As the Director of our Lower School, I am impressed
with both the Yoga Ed curriculum and with how great the
instructors are! The program really seems to center
the kids. They come into the Yoga room with all sorts
of feelings and energies, but they all leave with a certain
focus and peacefulness. I was initially skeptical
about what the children would think about Yoga, but they
all seem to enjoy it. It is a natural fit for children
who lead active and busy life styles.”
David Lyons,
Director, Aspen Country Day School
Our Thursdays with Suzanne Blumberg, who teaches Yoga Ed.,
are so special. The children enjoy the physicality
and creativity of yoga, which Suzanne ties into whatever
we are studying, whether it’s poses representing states
or poses which correlate with a certain science unit such
as the rainforest.
Yoga Ed. is a valuable part of each week. Thank you!
Kathy Reppa,
first grade teacher, AES
I started doing volunteer yoga classes at my daughter’s
public elementary school with favorable reviews from both
teachers and school administrators. This response
ignited my dream to implement a broader school-wide yoga
program. Although, I had the passion and drive to
do this, I needed guidance. Fortunately, through Yoga
Ed., I obtained the information and direction I had been
seeking. I am now forging ahead and receiving lots
of support. This was achieved through the guidance,
encouragement, and information from Yoga Ed. They
have, I believe, the knowledge, experience, creativity,
and professionalism to guide anyone on a similar journey.
I am extremely grateful to have found them since so many
other programs and yoga professionals kept coming up with
blank answers and no concrete ways to assist me.
Yoga Ed. is clearly leading the way to bring yoga programs
into schools all around the country and I am thrilled to
be a part of it.
Christi Eley,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Feb. 2003
