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Namaste:
The Benefits of
Yoga in and out
of the Classroom
ITDHH Conference 2016
Presenters
– Danielle DeGuzman
– Teacher, DTH, Interpreter
– Yoga Club Sponsor & Avid Yogi
– Not a Certified Yoga Instructor
– Mindy Minaeri
– Sign Language Interpreter
– Yoga Club Sponsor & Avid Yogi
– Not a Certified Yoga Instructor
What is yoga?
– Merriam-Wester:
– Noun; A system of exercises for physical and mental health
– A Hindu philosophy that teaches people to experience inner peace by controlling
body and mind
– Student-friendly definition:
– Breathing, stretching, and poses to help you workout AND feel calm
Let’s Practice!
– Yoga Warm-up: Mindful Breathing
Documented Benefits of Yoga
– Improved confidence and self-esteem
– Decreased stress and anxiety
– Development of physical strength, flexibility, and coordination
– Improved self-regulating skills and overall focus
– Development of communication skills and executive functioning
Yoga Benefits with DHH
Students
– We noticed:
– Students appeared calmer & happier.
– Students became more confident in
themselves physically
– Student with cerebral palsy improved
range of motion and overall
physicality
– Students began using breathing
techniques on their own during
stressful events
– Other staff reported a positive
change in students’ behavior
– Students reported:
– “Yoga makes me feel better.”
– “I like yoga a lot because it helps
my back.”
– “It makes me flexible.”
– “I enjoy coming to yoga and
learning new things.”
– “I like everything about yoga!”
Yoga During the School Day
– When?
– Beginning of a class
– Before a test
– Coming back from lunch, recess, PE, etc.
– Where?
– Sitting at a desk
– Standing behind desk
– Around the classroom
– Outside!
– Why?
– Distracted students learn to focus on themselves and the task at hand
– Helps anxious kids settle
– Physical outlet for the movers and shakers
– Unite the class and get everyone’s attention
Yoga During the School Day
– How to Incorporate Yoga At School?
– Mindful breathing
– Stretching
– Up, down, side to side, circular rotations
– Basic Poses
– Down dog, plank, windmill, cat cow, balance poses
More Practice!
– Chair Yoga: Stretching
Yoga as an Extra-Curricular
– Logistics:
– 1 hour club = 45 minutes of yoga
– Semi-private location
– Towels can be used in place of mats
– Dim lighting if possible
– Spare clothes if needed
– Yoga Instructor Options:
– DVDs
– Online videos
– Fellow faculty member?
– Wii
– Pictures
Deaf Yoga Strategies
– Count Breaths
– Determine how many breaths a pose will be held before starting
– Video & Pictures
– Pause to clarify and expand as needed
– Allows you to circulate for assistance
– Watch Then Do
– Allows you to actively lead
– May need to make time for commenting
– Signs, Lights & Fans
– Agree on common signs (yoga, inhale, exhale, down dog, etc.)
– Attention grabbers: flashlight if lights are dimmed; wave Chinese hand fan
Adaptations for Deaf Plus
– Chair yoga
– Enlist a staff member to assist physically constrained students
– Partner stretches
– Modify poses (ex: arms out instead of up)
– Collaborate with PT, OT, SW, SLP, etc.
Adaptations for Littles
– Ages 0-3
– Itsy Bitsy Yoga – Helen Garabedian
– Grades PK-8
– Wisdom Within – Allison Morgan
– Good Night Yoga – Mariam Gates
– Yoga Pretzels (Yoga Cards) – Guber & Kalish
Meditation and Mindfulness
- 1-3 minutes of quiet
- Set and reflect on goals
- Positive affirmations (with breath)
- De-stress with coloring
Final Practice!
– Basic Poses
Our Resources
– Pediatric Yoga Seminar – Summit Professional Education
– Summit-education.com
– This is Yoga – DVD Series – Tara Stiles
– tarastiles.com
– Deaf Yoga for Beginners DVD – Lila Lolling
– Lilalolling.com
– Yoga and Mindful Chair Yoga Videos – White Cloud Wellness
– whitecloudwellness.com
– Gentle Chair Yoga – Cara Kircher on YouTube
– Yoga4Classrooms.com
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