Kids are like seeds which we have planted.Kids are like seeds which we have planted.

We have to nourish them so that they growWe have to nourish them so that they grow

to be healthy, strong, and loving people.to be healthy, strong, and loving people.

Developmental Enhancement Center

Yoga is unique in its ability to enhance children’s lives

through physical and mental stimulation

without the fears and pressures of performance.

Its incorporation into one’s daily regiment

endows individuals with physical and mental fitness,

which is becoming more and more necessary

for a proper function in our society.

is a wholistic approach to Yoga for kids, parents, and teachers.

The goal of the programs is a happy, confident, and compassionate child.

Using easy and playful scientific techniques, the development of a healthy body,

sound mind, and a spiritual awakening is made possible.

Every segment ties Hatha Yoga, modified for young children, with the specific components of positive development supported by developmentally appropriate activities.

Individual segments are theme oriented as outlined below.

SegmentTopic

SegmentTopic

1 Introduction to Yoga Unity 6 Principles of Effective Communication

2 Individuality / Self 7 Vision & Perspective

3 Sharing 8 Universe

4 Manifestation 9 Rules, Rights, Responsibility

5 Self study: Strength & Flexibility 10 Play Yoga / Pantomime

Ten-Segment Yoga-Based

Program

Breathe to unlock energy and vitality

Stretch to tone up the body

Workout to develop suppleness and strength

Relax to release tension to keep the body healthy

Chant to experience good vibrations

Meditate to be calm, peaceful, and control thoughts

Interact to share and to make friends

Yoga Teaches How to

Each Segment Begins With

Opening Topic introduction and discussion Proper breathing practice Eye exercises Gentle stretching

Segment Topic Reflection

in a Group Mandala Children reflect upon the topic by

creating images -- expressing their feelings through a variety of shapes and colors on their own pie-shape piece of paper.

After finishing, children mix and match their own creations with others making a variety of group whole mandalas, while learning how their Self-expression influences the whole.

Mandala Coloring

Mandala

is a “Sanskrit” word for

“circle” or “center.”

Coloring Mandalas

is a soothing activity that

enhances children’s

Inner peace Focus and concentration Imagination and creativity Self-expression

Asana Practice Fun & Games

Each Topic

is experienced through a

practice of Topic-specific asanas

(postures) Breathing techniques Relaxation and meditation

Having fun with Yoga, children learn the importance of daily practice, proper breathing,

and relaxation.

Love for Yoga helps them to find inner peace, balance, joy, and love for life.

Fun With Asana1st Grade Children at

112th Street Elementary School

Fun With Asana2nd Grade Children at

112th Street Elementary School

Fun With Asana3rd Grade Children at

112th Street Elementary School

Fun With Asana4th Grade Children at

112th Street Elementary School

Children love to practice Yoga

while having fun

- Indoors or Outdoors

- In Pairs or in Groups

Pair Boat

Walking Wheel Barrel

Tree “Forest”Belly Breathing

Play Yoga

Sequencing or Vinyasa

As children learn all program’s asanas they can use their imagination putting a variety of asanas into their own harmonious sequence

or a pantomime story.

Each Segment Ends With

Relaxation, a guided meditation, or chanting

Review the five food groups

Home work assignment review

Relaxation

After each Yoga practice,

children enjoy a quite moment

in

Relaxation, a guided meditation

or in

chanting – ending with

Namaste

“The light in me bows

to the light in you.”

It’s a new day….

Five Food Groups Review

Children learn

through games, songs, and fun activities

the essential five food groups and

their lighter healthier equivalents the importance of choosing a

variety of foods how to eat, what to eat, and how

much to eat how to create and follow easy to

make recipes Importance of daily exercise

Yoga practice makes it easier to crave

lighter foods

Home Yoga Assignment

Asana practice

Topic assignment

Making smart food choices

Mandala coloring

Developmental Enhancement Center

Offers Programs for Children, Teachers, and Parents

For More Information Please Call

310. 745. 0956

or e-mail

reny@devenhancectr.com