Yoga and Embodied Mindfulness for Youth
Equipping our youth to strive… with the skills they need to respond and not react and to effectively deal with difficult social and emotional situations.
We want our Youth to have the tools to be able to:
Increase their sense of control and agency
Rewire the Stress Response
Improve self-regulation of emotions and increase behavioural control
The Environment
Is inclusive of ALL, regardless of social and cultural factors.
Is for all levels of physical ability and cognitive ability.
Is set up in an ‘open’ shape eg circle or square, to promote a sense of safety for all.
Is respectful, and the facilitator sets the tone for participation.
Is not conducted with a ‘power differential’ and all participants are seen as leaders and contributors.
Our Facilitators
Have a strong commitment to nonviolence.
Practice cultural humility, which is built into the practice.
Nurture the strengths, interests, and talents of each student, as well as honour each person’s beliefs, customs, and value.
Are experienced and qualified to facilitate classes using trauma-informed yoga approaches, to keep participants engaged and safe.
1 hr x Trauma-Informed, Mindfulness-Based Yoga and Meditation
Class sizes would consist of 10 – 20 (max) students at a time
Yoga physical movements (Asana)
Breathing exercises (pranayama), and mindfulness practices
Meditation
Skill building worksheets supported by handouts for participants to practice in between classes if they choose
Mood Inventory Survey (before and after each class) to measure emotional affects of the class
Program Outline:
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Hand-Written Messages
TestimonialsWe receive heartfelt handwritten messages from participants, including those in correctional centres, sharing how yoga has brought healing and strength into their lives - read their stories.
