YOGA4SCHOOLS

YOGA IN THE CLASSROOM

The Yoga4Schools programme was initiated to enable primary school teachers to use yoga techniques in the classroom to help manage the health and wellbeing of their pupils.

Continuing lifestyle changes has resulted in increased level of stress and anxiety in children.
When a child is stressed and anxious it can be challenging for them to focus and to learn.

The Yoga4Schools programme aims to:

Enable teachers to deliver yoga techniques in the classroom
To create a calm classroom
To allow students to have motor breaks throughout the day
To enhance focus and concentration
To prepare the student for learning
To wake students up and increase creativity
To improve posture for sitting comfortably
To improve listening skills
To support physical, social and emotional health of students.

Access the library

The programme is initially a pilot scheme delivered via a workshop.
To enable primary school teachers to deliver breathing practices, various yoga poses, relaxation and mindfulness practice.

There is also an online library of videos that can be accessed in the classroom via pre-recorded video sessions.
Access to the library is an annual subscription.