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Workshops and Speaking
Workshops
Join us for a day of laughter and learning! You will walk away with many tools and techniques to share with the children in your life as well as a deeper understanding of Yoga. Based on sound child development principals, the ancient science of Yoga is turned into fun, engaging, age appropriate stuff kids love.
Introduction to Teaching Yoga to Children
Previous Yoga experience is helpful but not required. The workshop includes both practice and discussion so dress comfortably and arrive ready to play! By the end of the day you will have complete lesson plans to use plus ideas for many more.
You’ll learn to teach children how to:
- Develop coordination, strength and flexibility
- Build self-esteem
- Relax completely
- Breathe well
- Cultivate healthy habits
- Be at peace
- Cooperative games
- Visualization
- Stories
- Deep relaxation
- Proper breathing
- Asana (Yoga postures)
All made entertaining and appealing to kids – and tailored for specific age groups.
Teaching Yoga to Younger Children – Ages 4-10
Similar format as the original Teaching Yoga to Children intro workshop but focusing specifically on the younger kids. At this age they want to jump right in and move! You’ll learn ways to facilitate through active engagement rather than demonstration along with useful skills such as creating a cooperative community in the classroom.Teaching Yoga to Tweens and Teens
Similar format as the original Teaching Yoga to Children intro workshop but focusing specifically on the benefits of Yoga for older kids. Self-awareness and self-image are critical at this stage. We’ll give you tools to help this age group take control of their minds and bodies.
Games, Games, Games
Games are an essential part of any children’s Yoga program. They reinforce the concepts of Yoga in a fun and engaging way. Dogs, snakes and warriors become obstacles, pieces in a kaleidoscope and elements in tag. In this workshop you will learn quiet games, high-energy games, fast games, slow games, games for younger kids and games for older kids. You will learn how to incorporate games into Yoga classes or any environment you share with kids.
All games become Yoga games when cooperative instead of competitive - and facilitate expanding awareness of self and others while improving coordination, flexibility and strength of both body and mind. Children quickly respond to this cooperative orientation and thrive. Learn how to turn traditional games into cooperative Yoga games and give the children in your life the gift of always being “in”!
This workshop is also fantastic fun for any yogi who is interested in "playing" Yoga.
Grace Under Pressure
Kids today are experiencing pressure in many areas of their lives - from academics to sports to societal concerns and peer pressure. In this inspiring workshop you will learn Yoga practices specifically tailored to relieve these pressures in a fun and engaging way.
Give kids of all ages the tools they need to move through the world with a greater sense of peace and grace - stay cool and ride the tides.
Visit our calendar page to see the complete schedule of upcoming workshops and trainings.
Speaking
Do you need a speaker to address your group or company? Global Family Yoga would welcome the opportunity to speak on topics related to the wellness of children and families. Our director of training, Mira Binzen, is a Yoga therapist, has a degree in child psychology, and is certified to teach Yoga to both children and adults. Her wide range of experience includes teaching Yoga to under-served youth, homeless teens, physically challenged adults, and families of all kinds. Her warmth and genuine concern for children’s issues make her an engaging speaker. Her light-hearted sense of play ensures a fun experience.
Following are a few topic ideas. Any can be focused on a specific age group from toddlers to teens and adults.
Breath of Life: Breath awareness for good health.
Chill Out: How stress (from over scheduling, school, peer pressure, bullies, etc.) affects learning, and what to do about it.
Eat HAPPY, not SAD
Express Yourself!: Facilitate creativity and expression through movement and deep relaxation.
Loving Language: Improving literacy through movement.
Mind/Body Connection: Focus and concentration for academic and athletic excellence.
Regaining Balance: Addressing specific conditions with Yoga - asthma, anxiety, depression, extra weight, poor sleep, poor digestion, ADHD and ADD.
Team Building: through partner poses and Yoga games.
Have questions? Please call us at 312-324-3119 or send us an email at info@globalfamilyyoga.org and we'll get back to you right away.