MONTANABLISS KIDS CAMP 2013
with dana stoddard

 

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Students Gain Focus With Yoga

By Jasmine Linabary, Bigfork Eagle

When Bigfork Elementary School students come home excitedly talking about lions, heroes and downward-facing dogs, parents may think they are talking about characters from books.

However, what the kids are actually referring to are yoga poses they are learning this year as a way to keep them moving and teach them how to be still.

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reprinted from The Fine Art of Teaching Yoga to Children by Pamela Hollander, M.A.

"In teaching yoga to children, we have the opportunity to share our knowledge of good health on every level.  This gives them tools to increase their awareness and sensitivity, in turn developing their intellect and willpower.  Teaching children respect for their bodies through the cleansing practice of yoga, we teach children how to stay receptive to the lessons of life."

 

develops focus and concentration - develops balance and mental equilibrium - improves performance in all area of life, including school work - develops discipline and a love of learning - increases flexibility, coordination and strength - gentle on the body & mind as it's non competitive - elongates and strengthens the spin and improves posture - improves memory and intellect - stimulates and strengthens the nervous system  & keeps the spine healthy and flexible - enhances performance in other sports actives - cultivates conscious awareness - teaches children gentleness with themselves and others - increases self-awareness, self-esteem and self-confidence - relieves stress and provides a greater sense of general well being - strengthens motor coordination, visual motor and auditory processing - promotes calmness, centering and even-temperedness - massages and tones internal organs and glands allowing for proper functioning - increases overall flexibility

Please call now if you are interested! 406.253.4771

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