Teaching Kids

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Matt

 

The original writer asked if anyone has suggestions for teaching group

classes to kids at her new studio.

 

My position was that Ashtanga yoga is not the way to go. I suggested a few

creative ideas that work and are fun. I have now been insulted twice by

people on this board, first Amanda, and now you.

 

I continue to hold the position that Ashtanga is not the way. Perhaps if

you are teaching some very serious kids, ages 12 and up, and teaching them

privately like you do with the cello, then perhaps it could work. In the

mean time, if anyone out there is REALLY teaching Group Ashtanga yoga

classes to young kids (ages 4 to 10) then I truly will be impressed and ask

that you communicate that experience with the original writer of the

message.

 

In the meantime, to all of you who really are interested in teaching yoga to

kids, I think that is a very noble thing to do and wish you good luck. For

the few very self-righteous Ashtangis and cello teachers in this group,

think about what you say before you write.

 

 

 

Matt Bethe [mattbethe]

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 5:34 AM

ashtanga yoga

Re: ashtanga yoga Re: Teaching Kids

 

I agree with you Amanda.

 

I am a professional music teacher. I teach private cello lessons

(and group lessons) to children starting at 4 years old. I have

children who are 4-6 years old that have no trouble at all

concentrating fully on a 30 minute cello lesson. That involves 30

minutes of constant attention to very precise physical movement and

coordination.

 

The children gather once a week for a group lesson where even the

youngest members have no trouble concentrating for the entire hour.

These children are trained properly by their parents how to

concentrate and focus. It is my job to help the parents guide their

child through a focused cello practice on a daily basis.

 

Children have the potential to focus and concentrate and enjoy it.

Most parents just don't have time to help teach their children. We

have ADD, screaming brat children because we have ADD, screaming brat

parents who want everything for their children without having to

spend time with their children.