Guest guest Posted June 1, 2003 Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 Shannon, Thank You from a yoga student for life. Another great book is Yoga For Children by Chanchani & Chanchani. I myself am a special needs elementary teacher of 14 years and am graduating from Marsha Wenig's YogaKids this month. It has been said that the ability to work with children is a gift and I believe it is. Now I am finding that learning to bring children yoga is my joy. I am grateful for sharing information and experiences of what is happening elsewhere. Namaste & Peace, Elicia - yoginishan ashtanga yoga Sunday, June 01, 2003 12:49 PM ashtanga yoga Re: teaching children > Looking for suggestions on how to begin teaching children yogic > philosophy & the 8 limbed path? What works well with a group of kids is to move quickly between poses, and not linger with details long in each one. Having your child practice with you helps them to learn. Videotapes for adults and children also help them learn, though loving yoga, and encouraging them to try it *when they are interested* is best. A teacher I know uses wonderful stories from the Ramayana about Hanuman and others. She does poses as she tells the stories that relate to the poses. It makes yoga fun, and teaches the beginning of yogic philosopy via the stories. Just my 2 cents. Shannon homeschooling mom and yoga student for life Sponsor ashtanga yoga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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