瑜珈 101：哲學與實踐簡介

This is an introduction to yoga class that is designed for children who want to know more about yoga and the benefits that it offers for the body, mind, spirit and community connection. 

We will use a combination of learning (lecture, slides, etc) and doing (games, activities, sharing, etc) as we explore a fundamental part of yoga philosophy - the 8 limbs of yoga by Patanjali. We will talk briefly about the history of yoga in the Indus Valley to provide a cultural and socio-political context before we dive in-depth into the 8 limbs and ways to directly apply them in daily life. 

The 8 limbs of yoga provide a pathway for learners to become more self-aware and to be better humans who contribute positively to their greater communities. I specialize in making this ancient pathway developmentally digestible and real-world applicable for learners. 

Typically, we establish community norms in the first class which will outline how we agree to show up in class together each week. Everyone will learn how to set intentions, use positive thinking techniques, find supportive movements and breaths to regulate their body/emotions and reflect more on their thoughts, actions and experiences individually and in community.  

Due to the experiential nature of this class, there will be no formal tests or assessments. Even though the content builds on itself, each class offers a complete experience and set of information that can be applied at any time. Learners will receive reflection opportunities after class each week, and at the end of the course will give a short, informal presentation to share what they've learned about yoga and themselves in the process. 

I will be fully present each class to answer any questions or provoke any curiosities, and learners will be able to make posts and ask questions between classes as they process.