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Yoga and Children

11/30/2014

76 Comments

 
Yoga is an ideal exercise for our children during this time of inclement weather. It does not require a large amount of space! The children can slowly stretch, balance, concentrate, observe, and move while connecting with the breath to slow down after a busy activity and calm themselves.  It is a time to be present, calm, and a time for children (and teachers!) to relax deeply while moving their bodies.  At South Hills, we use yoga for transition time as well as throughout the day for restoring focus, calm, after a loud, boisterous activity!  Yoga is a means for children to self-regulate, to calm themselves and refocus, concentrating on their breathing with eyes closed.  It is also an excellent practice to support children’s strong emotions.  Frustration, anger, conflicts, sadness melt away during a good yoga session, or even a brief directive to ‘take a bunny breath!” PLUS, the benefits extend throughout the entire classroom!  Lisa Dahahy, a well-known yoga instructor, preschool administrator and consultant states, “When children observe or sense a teacher’s mindfulness, they perceive a safe and nurturing space, their breathing intuitively slows, and they become more attentive, compassionate and curious learners.  Practicing mindfulness can be an effective positive guidance strategy!” The goal for us at South Hills is to give the children tools such as yoga and mindfulness to use throughout their lives for stress management, calming, focusing, observing, centering, body awareness… 

♥Ms. Connie

©ckvogt 11/30/2014
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9/7/2021 07:36:53 pm

I bet you make babies smile.

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9/7/2021 10:20:10 pm

You have impeccable manners.

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9/8/2021 03:30:57 am

I like your style.

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9/8/2021 07:27:55 pm

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9/8/2021 10:08:38 pm

I appreciate you.

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9/9/2021 12:48:53 am

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9/9/2021 08:05:32 pm

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9/9/2021 10:53:29 pm

You’re strong.

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9/10/2021 01:02:28 am

Your perspective is refreshing.

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9/10/2021 08:07:20 pm

You’re an awesome friend.

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9/10/2021 10:17:26 pm

You light up the room.

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9/11/2021 01:02:57 am

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9/12/2021 08:06:34 pm

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9/12/2021 10:40:48 pm

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9/13/2021 01:17:25 am

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9/13/2021 07:02:56 pm

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9/13/2021 09:39:32 pm

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9/14/2021 12:05:37 am

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9/14/2021 06:54:01 pm

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9/14/2021 09:14:10 pm

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9/15/2021 12:09:23 am

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9/15/2021 11:30:01 pm

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9/16/2021 01:34:04 am

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9/16/2021 06:04:01 pm

You’re even more beautiful on the inside than you are on the outside.

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9/16/2021 08:36:50 pm

You have the courage of your convictions.

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9/16/2021 10:41:18 pm

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9/17/2021 04:03:06 pm

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9/17/2021 06:25:17 pm

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9/17/2021 10:15:10 pm

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9/19/2021 08:11:32 pm

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9/19/2021 11:50:08 pm

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9/20/2021 03:56:31 am

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9/20/2021 08:31:42 pm

You bring out the best in other people.

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9/20/2021 11:36:42 pm

Your ability to recall random factoids at just the right time is impressive.

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9/21/2021 02:53:11 am

You’re a great listener.

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9/21/2021 06:56:07 pm

How is it that you always look great, even in sweatpants?

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9/21/2021 09:23:31 pm

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9/22/2021 12:38:38 am

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9/22/2021 07:13:26 pm

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9/22/2021 09:43:56 pm

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9/23/2021 12:58:03 am

Hanging out with you is always a blast.

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9/23/2021 08:07:45 pm

You always know and say exactly what I need to hear when I need to hear it.

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9/23/2021 10:16:19 pm

You smell really good.

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9/24/2021 01:51:04 am

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9/24/2021 07:07:32 pm

Being around you makes everything better!

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9/24/2021 10:30:41 pm

When you say, “I meant to do that,” I totally believe you.

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9/25/2021 02:34:44 am

When you’re not afraid to be yourself is when you’re most incredible.

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9/26/2021 07:23:43 pm

Colors seem brighter when you’re around.

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9/26/2021 11:32:13 pm

You’re more fun than a ball pit filled with candy.

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9/27/2021 01:25:07 am

And seriously, what could be more fun than that?

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9/27/2021 06:13:53 pm

That thing you don’t like about yourself is what makes you so interesting.

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9/27/2021 07:53:21 pm

You’re wonderful and awesome.

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9/27/2021 11:26:22 pm

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9/28/2021 03:39:46 pm

Jokes are funnier when you tell.

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9/28/2021 05:44:26 pm

You’re better than a triple-scoop ice cream cone. With sprinkles.

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9/28/2021 08:38:11 pm

Your bellybutton is kind of adorable.

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9/29/2021 07:40:15 pm

Your hair looks stunning.

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9/29/2021 10:06:08 pm

You’re one of a kind!

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9/30/2021 01:49:03 am

You’re inspiring.

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9/30/2021 07:42:39 pm

If you were a box of crayons, you’d be the giant name-brand one with the built-in sharpener.

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9/30/2021 10:57:32 pm

You should be thanked more often.

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10/1/2021 01:53:09 am

Our community is better because you’re in it.

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10/1/2021 06:59:26 pm

Someone is getting through something hard right now because you’ve got their back.

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10/1/2021 09:41:56 pm

You always know how to find that silver lining.

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10/1/2021 11:59:09 pm

You have the best ideas.

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10/3/2021 06:10:37 pm

You’re a candle in the darkness.

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10/3/2021 09:34:43 pm

Being around you is like being on a happy little vacation.

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10/3/2021 11:30:53 pm

You’re a great example to others.

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10/4/2021 03:26:49 pm

You always know just what to say.

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10/4/2021 06:35:54 pm

You’re always learning new things and trying to better yourself, which is awesome.

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10/4/2021 09:42:50 pm

If someone based an Internet meme on you, it would have impeccable grammar.

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10/5/2021 06:43:15 pm

You could survive a Zombie apocalypse.

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10/5/2021 08:14:57 pm

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10/5/2021 10:22:45 pm

When you make a mistake you fix it.

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