Yoga & Meditation Program

Our Yoga and meditation sessions are secular practical experiences  for children of all ages (preschool through to  teenagers), helping to develop  self-awareness, confidence and self esteem.

In a happy and nurturing environment, children improving their sense of calmness and relaxation. and develop flexibility, strength and coordination, while It encourages self-esteem and body awareness with a physical activity that is non-competitive and fosters both cooperation and compassion.

• Weekly Sessions that run for a school term
• one off sessions at Retreats, Reflection days, Wellness Programs etc
• 30 to 60 minute sessions

Session Includes

• Interactive Practice
• Fun warm & warm down activities

The origins of yoga have been traced back to Northern India over 5,000 years ago. The word yoga was first mentioned in the Vedas, which are a collection of texts containing songs, mantras and rituals to be used by Brahmans, the Vedic priests. Yoga was slowly refined and developed by the Brahmans and Rishis (mystic seers) leading to the most renowned of the Yogic scriptures the Bhagavad-Gîtâ, composed around 500 B.C. Central to this was the 3 principles of Karma (generous actions), Bhakti (caring dedication), and Jnana (knowledge). In the 6th  century BC Siddharta Gautama studied  the teachings of yoga and is said to have experienced total enlightenment at age thirty-five.

Yoga found its way to the Western world in the beginning of the 1800’s but  It wasn’t until the 1930’s that yoga was practiced and followed due to its healthy, vegetarian belief system. In the 1960  Transcendental Meditation became popular to practice and Yoga schools were opened in America & Europe. The modern principles of yoga in the West evolved from here –  Savasana (relaxation), Asanas (exercise), Pranayama (breathing), Diet, and Dhyana (positive thoughts) as well as Meditation.

Suggested durations
Early Stage 1 & Stage 1 – 30 minutes
Stage 2 & 3 (Ages 8 to 12) – 30 to 40 minutes
Stage 4, 5, 6 (Ages 12 —>) – 30 to 60 minutes

What to Wear?
Loose fitting/PE clothes are ideal or usual school uniform is fine too.

Requirements
Hall or empty classroom with enough room for the children to move

For bookings & other information contact us on 1300 189 187