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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
School Yoga is an evidence-based tool for achievement, health and positive behavior. [link] click here to view research.

Why Yoga?
  • 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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College Credit
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Rockland Teachers Institute
Syracuse University
Arizona State University
Kingwood College
St Mary's University
Portland State University


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