Here is an outline of a Yoga'd Up class at the
GO-Yoga Shala :
- Vary from 45 to 90 minutes depending on age of child
- Yoga’d Up teaches children from 8 years to pre-teens
- During a class, children are taken through a series of warm
ups, followed by asana or posture work based on a fun & interactive
them
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- The sessions end with relaxation using visual techniques
and breathing
- Classes are non competitive with self & others
- Classes take place during the week after school (see
timetable)
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Physical and psychological
growth do not mature together. Between the ages of 7 & 8 the
pineal gland starts to degenerate and the sex hormones begin to
function
in the body, stimulated by the pituitary gland. The adrenal and
thyroid glands do not work together in co-ordination and this can
lead to disruptive behaviour, anger and arrogance.
Emotional growth is rapid and the child finds
it difficult to cope. Children become restless and are not physically,
emotionally or
mentally prepared for the changes that their minds and bodies
are undergoing. Yoga slows down the degeneration of the pineal
gland
allowing the child to enjoy childhood without the stresses of
inappropriate behaviour.
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Yoga for this age group
allows children to develop their own imagination, powers
of visualisation, vocalisation and therefore, cultivation
of their own personality. Children who are withdrawn, physically
not so strong or confident are able to benefit from taking
part in a class which their fellow class mates are doing
too.
Yoga is a complete exercise
form which helps to develop physical stamina, emotional
balance, intellectual skills and creative skills which
all contribute
to a happier, more grounded child.
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At the age of
8, a child’s
lungs cease to grow but the alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs continue
to increase in size rather than
number. Pranayama, breathing control exercises are introduced to
help maintain healthy cardiovascular and respiratory systems, improve
energy levels and the transitions through the different stages
of life.
Children deal better with the issues of physical
and emotional change if the mind and body are aligned to deal with
them together.
These
children will tend to be more intuitive and sensitive adults.
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