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Yoga for Radiant Kids Yoga for Radiant Kids It is early so let’s do a little Sun Breath & Stretch to get some energy flowing The Sun Dance Kids Yoga/Music Video by Bari Koral Family Rock Band Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=g6B_OaTQm2I&vq=medium “Here Comes the Sun” More info about this with a video clip on from Instrumental Something fun to watch as we are getting seated page 17 Songs - Soft Rock Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 Guitar 1 2 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 Learning Objectives Yoga for Radiant Kids 1. Learn at least 3 benefits of yoga for kids. 2. Learn at least 3 yoga movement poses, at least 3 yoga breathing techniques & at least Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP 3 different relaxation and/or affirmation Speech-Language Pathologist strategies that can be used with kids and the benefits for each. Radiant Child Yoga Certified – Levels 1 & 2 International Association of Yoga Therapists 3. Learn at least 3 ways that yoga strategies Founder of OMazing Kids Yoga can be incorporated into daily routines in a childcare setting and at least 3 resources for obtaining further information regarding yoga for kids to support implementation. J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 3 Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 4 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 Yoga is… Yoga for Radiant Kids • To “ yoke ” , “unite” , “ be whole ” . Radiant (adj.): bright and shining with joy, hope, love, confidence, or happiness. • The union of body (postures), mind (inner focus) & spirit (breath). See a child’s awe and pride as he moves in a new way or tries something new. • A holistic practice. • Adaptable to almost any level of Hear a child’s laughter as she feels joyful while having fun practicing yoga. physical or developmental ability. • A gentle, noncompetitive form of Yoga creates a context for each child to thrive exercise that all children can enjoy. and emerge in their brightest light. Yoga is not … All children deserve to be bright, light and radiant and to see those things within • A religion. themselves. Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 5 6 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 – Founder of OMazing Kids Yoga Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 1

Yoga for Radiant Kids Kids Talk About Yoga Benefits Benefits of Yoga for Kids • Strength, flexibility, balance • Concentration, focus and attention • Inner strength and body awareness • Confidence and self-esteem • Creativity and imagination • Awareness of breath • Relaxation and self-control • Feeling of well-being and respect for http://www.wellnessinitiative.org/video.html (5:21) others or http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=QrouRQohyyE&vq=medium#t=21 Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 7 8 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 More Benefits of Yoga What do you need? • Maintains smooth functioning and health of While yoga for adults often has lots of “stuff ” like body systems mats, bolsters, straps, etc., all you really need in order to do yoga with kids is… • Relaxes body and mind, reduces stress and • A child anxiety • An adult • Boots metabolism, lymphatic circulation and • A little space hormonal circulation • Imagination & creativity • Improves immune response system • Enhances digestion Many items you already have can be used as props to add to the yoga fun! • Improves memory and ability to follow directions Many of the yoga strategies can be done in less than 1 minute and would be easy to incorporate • Increases lung capacity and facilitates deeper into daily routines. breathing Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 9 10 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 A Word About Yoga Mats Getting Ready for Yoga Yoga mats are not a necessity but can be helpful • Not on a full tummy to define each child’s space. If you decide to use • Comfy clothing them here are a few things to consider: • Look for mats that are free of toxins (lead, • Bare feet or socks on non-slip surface phalates) & are resistant to bacteria. • Choose a space that will be safe for movement • If mats are used, wash with non-toxic mat • Chose music carefully for the effect you are cleanser and dry after each use. wanting (rythmic – calming vs. quick tempo – energizing). Watch for overstimulation. • Choose plain yoga mats in calming colors. • Chose any props you want to add While the designs on some yoga mats may be “cute”, they can be distracting, can be taken literally (ex: I can only do “frog • Choose the yoga strategies to use pose” on the mat with the frog) and can flake/peel off and sometimes contain harmful things like lead. Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 11 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 12 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 – Founder of OMazing Kids Yoga Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 2

Yoga for Radiant Kids A Balanced Yoga Approach Keys to Keeping it Fun • Warm-up exercises • Relax - children are sensitive to adult moods. • Asanas (poses) • Children are big souls in little bodies. They respond • Pranayama (breathing) best to positive words & praise. • Do not compare children to each other. • Yamas & Niyamas (character education) • Model poses and use visual aides (yoga pose cards, • Mantras (positive affirmations) stuffed animals, dolls). • Relaxation (includes guided imagery) • Children learn best from their own experience. Don’t try to make children do the poses “perfectly”. The Yoga is not just “poses ”. It also includes what happens key is to “guide” them in exploring yoga in a safe way. along the way – how you breathe, how you are listening Phrase assistance in a positive way. to your body, and how your mind is focused on the present moment. • Keep instructions simple, one step at a time. Yoga is a personal activity that looks different with each • Provide a safe place for breaks. Let them know they child. can take a break when they need one by sitting or laying Yoga is not about how we “ look ” on the outside, it is quietly. about how we “ feel ” on the inside. Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 13 14 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 Warm-Up Exercises for Kids Warm-Up Exercises for Kids Hand Rubbing Warm Ups Washing Machine & Dryer http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=CbjV2OkdzAE&vq=small (2:50) http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=cK_6YppMQz0&vq=medium (0:33) By: Barbara Gini from BodyLogique /S.M.Art Kids Yoga Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 15 16 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 Warm-Up Exercises for Kids Asanas (poses) Sun Breath & Stretch • Kids’ yoga poses are based on basic adult yoga poses, with modifications so they are developmentally appropriate. • Kids’ yoga groups are more dynamic than adult yoga classes, incorporating songs, storytelling, toys and games to keep them engaged. A free small & large suns printable is on • Kids “play” at yoga, just like they play to my blog at: http://omazingkidsyo learn everything else. ga.files.wordpress.c om/2011/04/small- and-large-suns- • The goal is not the perfect pose… it is to printable-for-sun- http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=aYJ7s-nwa24&vq=medium (1:47) stretch-breath- By: Lani Rosen-Gallagher from Full of Joy Yoga engage the child in experiencing yoga. yoga.pdf Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 Yoga for Radiant Kids – Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 17 18 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 Presented by: Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2 – Founder of OMazing Kids Yoga Oklahoma Child Care Association Spring Conference -- April 16, 2011 3