GO KIDS AT SCHOOL OR HOME
Due to popular demand, 2005 saw the launch of GO-Kids. West London
yoga classes are now available for children from 7 to 12 year olds
and for teens from 13-18 years old. GO-Kids classes are being offered
at several schools across London.
Contact us if you would like to learn more about this …
All our children’s yoga teachers are fully qualified (Yoga Bugs & Yoga’d Up trained), insured and Criminal Records Bureau checked.
At a time when their bodies are growing and changing, yoga gives children of the pre-pubescent age group, energy & strength and helps them to deal with situations which can make them angry and frustrated.
As an emotion children feel anger very strongly and for them, yoga
can be especially helpful. Certain postures can help them to deal
with angry outbursts and rather than repressing their feelings,
they can let them out in a controlled manner.working
with groups,Yoga helps imprdren’s flexibility which significantly
changes from 7-8 years of age.
Boys tend to benefit because their muscles get stronger and
through yoga remain more flexible and this in turn helps them in
other sporting activities. Girls see the benefits of doing yoga
as it can help to strengthen their upper bodies as well as helping
them through some of the discomfort surrounding menstruation.
Yoga also helps children to concentrate for longer through postures
that focus their mind and their attention. In addition children
tend to get a better night’s sleep as they are more relaxed
and calm.
Children often find that yoga practice is helpful in fostering some
of the habits of mind that help develop students as optimal learners.
Outline of a GO-Kids Class:
Either at your child’s school, chosen town hall or mum’s
big kitchen after school, please see below an example of what we offer
in a typical GO-Kids yoga class:
- warm up pranayama (breathing) and asana (posture) exercises for body, breath and mind
- a theme is set and the children practice a varied sequence of postures including sun salutations, standing and seated poses
- your child will learn some of the traditional Sanskrit names
- your child will learn how to link postures together in a flowing meditative form
- your child will be given the opportunity to be creative in his/her practice and be respectful of other children practicing
- most importantly, your child will laugh and have fun
- all classes close with a relaxation and meditation technique that the children are able to use at home
'Amanda Johnston’s GO Yoga is a gem of a place. I feel blessed
to have discovered it and Amanda herself. She is the real thing,
dedicated, inspirational and brilliant. There is more because
GO Yoga in addition to Amanda has a great line up of teachers many of
whom I have had the fortune to practice with. I am a true fan!'
Jasmin Pelham
Director
JBPelhamPR