Hello Yogis,
Well, Lori and I were thrilled to have 15 yogis at our latest session of Yoga 4 Youth at Yoga Oasis! These kids were a happy and fun bunch! We spoke about how yoga helps us learn that we are more than we think. We are more than our personality or emotions. We did some fun poses, learned our Sun Salutation Poem and played a "Who Are You" game.
Lori and I are very excited to be offering a summer camp this summer at Yoga Oasis! We are calling it The Namaste Project. We can't wait to spend 5 days in a row of diving into great poses, breathing techniques, art work and meditations. We'll be talking a lot about how to recognize our own "bright light" within and seeing that same light in others. That is the spirit of "Namaste".
We are also looking forward to being at Fenster Ranch Summer Camp the week of June 4. We'll be helping all of the campers stretch and strengthen through yoga. I've been at the camp for a few years and it is always a fun time.
If you haven't checked out our new website, please do. It's at:
www.yoga4youth.net!!
blessings,
nancy and lori
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
making connections
Hello Yogis,
Yesterday in Yoga4Youth we were talking about connections. We asked the kids to tell us how they feel connected to nature, to people in their families, and to people they don't know. We did all of our poses in a circle in order to feel our connection to each other even more.
The kids all enjoyed the different room set up. The younger group thought it was a crack up when we did a group utkatasana (chair pose) and all sat on each other's laps in a circle. As they laughed, some of us hit the floor!
The older group was much more contemplative about connections. In a teachable moment, we took time to stop and ask the girls (middle schoolers) how their connection to their own yoga practice has made a difference in their lives. Lori and I were almost in tears by the end of our discussion. They talked about how they know how to let go of their anxiety now. They can take a deep breath rather than act out when someone is unkind to them. Another girl said that she is better able to stay in the present moment and appreciate who she is right now rather than live in the past and hold onto what she used to be able to do. It was profound. These girls were so willing to open up to us and the group and share how their practice has improved their lives.
I shared that I wished I had been able to learn those lessons at their age. Maybe it would have saved me from many migraines and stomach aches throughout school. The best part is, that now that they have a practice, it's theirs forever! I love that even though we are their teachers of the actual poses, they are their own teachers. They will further their connection to themselves from now on. It's truly amazing and makes Lori and I realize what a gift it is to share our love of yoga with these girls, and to learn from their journey.
many blessings,
nancy
Yesterday in Yoga4Youth we were talking about connections. We asked the kids to tell us how they feel connected to nature, to people in their families, and to people they don't know. We did all of our poses in a circle in order to feel our connection to each other even more.
The kids all enjoyed the different room set up. The younger group thought it was a crack up when we did a group utkatasana (chair pose) and all sat on each other's laps in a circle. As they laughed, some of us hit the floor!
The older group was much more contemplative about connections. In a teachable moment, we took time to stop and ask the girls (middle schoolers) how their connection to their own yoga practice has made a difference in their lives. Lori and I were almost in tears by the end of our discussion. They talked about how they know how to let go of their anxiety now. They can take a deep breath rather than act out when someone is unkind to them. Another girl said that she is better able to stay in the present moment and appreciate who she is right now rather than live in the past and hold onto what she used to be able to do. It was profound. These girls were so willing to open up to us and the group and share how their practice has improved their lives.
I shared that I wished I had been able to learn those lessons at their age. Maybe it would have saved me from many migraines and stomach aches throughout school. The best part is, that now that they have a practice, it's theirs forever! I love that even though we are their teachers of the actual poses, they are their own teachers. They will further their connection to themselves from now on. It's truly amazing and makes Lori and I realize what a gift it is to share our love of yoga with these girls, and to learn from their journey.
many blessings,
nancy
Thursday, April 12, 2012
New Offerings
Hello Yogis,
We have 2 new offerings coming up to share with you.
We will be doing a short session of Yoga 4 Youth at Yoga Oasis.
Wednesday, April 25 - Wednesday, May 16 from 4:15-5:15pm
The cost is only $45 for the session.
We are offering a SUMMER CAMP the week of June 18.
We will meet from 2-4 each day. The cost is only $110 for the week. Please go to
www.yogaoasis.com for more details!
We love teaching your kids!
Nancy and Lori
We have 2 new offerings coming up to share with you.
We will be doing a short session of Yoga 4 Youth at Yoga Oasis.
Wednesday, April 25 - Wednesday, May 16 from 4:15-5:15pm
The cost is only $45 for the session.
We are offering a SUMMER CAMP the week of June 18.
We will meet from 2-4 each day. The cost is only $110 for the week. Please go to
www.yogaoasis.com for more details!
We love teaching your kids!
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