School Yoga is standards-based, college-accredited. School Yoga integrates tools for emotional regulation, mental focusing, positive behavior, physical health and academic achievement.

The curriculum standards common amongst the accredited School/Youth Yoga Training Programs include:

• self-awareness, breathing, heart-rate, posture, stillness, coordination
  
• flexibility, strength, balance, endurance, stress-reduction, community
  
• emotional regulation, listening, visualization, mental focus

• Yoga is Accessible to all people
  
• Yoga promotes Health Equity and Community Engagement
  
• Yoga is Stress-Reduction, builds confidence and internal motivation
  
• Yoga is an evidence-based Physical Fitness tool
  
• Yoga increases Learning-Readiness & Achievement
  
• Yoga is Positive Behavior Support for RTI & School Climate
  
• Yoga is approved & accredited for teacher & clinical staff development
  
• Yoga is an evidence-based Behavioral Health tool
  
• Yoga teaches Learning-Readiness and Work-Readiness skills

Tips for Starting School-Youth Yoga in Your Community

• School Yoga training is approved for Continuing Education for School Staff. Find contacts in your region
  
• To build community: contact teachers and key school district leaders like Directors of Special Ed, Staff Development, Teaching & Learning or Curriculum & Instruction. Also contact clubs and committees: school climate & safety, school improvement teams, and PTA.
  
• Collaborate with Allied School Health professions: social workers, RNs, speech, OTs and PTs, school psych, counseling & guidance,
  
• Collaborate with yoga/dance studios, fitness centers, martial arts centers.
  
• Learn how School Yoga meets State Dept of Ed curriculum standards & teacher relicensure requirements.
  
• Learn how School Yoga support RTI and School Climate initiatives.

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