Yoga 4 Classrooms Card Deck
Tools for learning. Lessons for life.
Written by Lisa Flynn. Illustrations by James Vaughn. Design by Good Girl Graphics.
Contributions by Charlotte Reznick, Ph.D. Project Management/Contributions by Sharon Trull.
Science has shown and educators have experienced first-hand, that when
children are anxious, frustrated or stressed, it is nearly impossible
for them to learn. It is only from a relaxed, calm and present state of
mind and body that our children can be psychologically and
physiologically learning-ready.
In 2007, LisaFlynn, E-RYT, RCYT and founder of ChildLight Yoga, was inspired and challenged by the classroom teachers she
encountered to create a yoga and mindfulness-based program focused on
the whole child that would also be appropriate for the classroom
setting. After three and a half years of research, development and test
piloting, Yoga 4 Classrooms™ was born.
Yoga
4 Classrooms offers professional development workshops for educators, in-service workshops for school staffs, a classroom residency program, and opportunities for yoga teachers, educators and school guidance counselors to train to be Y4C Instructors.
Due to popular demand, we are now thrilled to offer our first product,
the Yoga 4 Classrooms Card Deck, a supporting or stand-along resource
for classroom teachers.
The Yoga 4 Classrooms Card Deck is a
fun and effective tool for teachers to use with their students for a
peaceful and productive classroom.
- Larger 6x8 boxed set features 67 yoga and mindfulness-based activity cards which include illustrated instructions, discussion points, sub-activities, and educational tie-ins, for a total of more than 200 beneficial classroom practices.
- The activities were specially chosen for their suitability for the
typical classroom space. That means all activities can be done standing
beside or sitting at desks, while bodies and hands remain off the floor,
away from dirt and germs.
- The cards include a mix of yoga postures, brain boosting movements, breath exercises, visualizations, mindfulness activities, creative movement and community-building games. Wellness and character-building discussion points such as the power of positive thinking, nutrition, and being a peacemaker, address the whole child – physical, social and emotional.
Yoga 4 Classrooms helps children develop the self-awareness to realize
how they feel and what they need; teaches them strategies to slow down,
unwind and manage their emotions; guides them through movements that optimize their strength, flexibility and
balance; demonstrates healthy habits; and reminds them to love and
forgive themselves. Y4C provides students with tools for learning and
lessons for life.
Absolutely anyone can use and benefit from the Y4C Activity Card Deck - teachers, students, parents, therapists. No prior yoga experience required.
"A must have resource for all 21st century teachers!" ~ J.B, Grade 3 Teacher
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Retail Price: $32
HOLIDAY SALE THROUGH DECEMBER 31: Order by Dec. 31st and Save 10%. Use Coupon Code HOLIDAY when
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MEDIA INQUIRIES: Susan Harrison/HFS Communications
617.285.9766 / susan@hfscommunications.com
WHOLESALE INQUIRIES: Lisa Flynn/Yoga 4 Classrooms
603-781-3323 / lisa@childlightyoga.com
Important Note of Correction: In our haste to publish, we were negligent in giving credit to Charlotte Reznick, Ph.D., author of The Power of Your Child's Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety into Joy and Success (Perigee/Penguin), on several of the cards as they were based on the 9 Tools shared in her book. Specifically the Balloon Breath, Healing Hands, Special Friend, Special Place and Heart and Belly Wisdom cards should have included credit to Dr. Reznick's work of over 30 years. We are grateful to Dr. Reznick for inspiring us here at Yoga 4 Classrooms, and we strongly encourage you to check out her website, book and CDs at www.imageryforkids.com.
