Yoga For Teens
January 24, 2006 - In the Library
"Life got you tied in knots? Come to the library for a quick and interactive introduction to yoga."
This program was the fitness part of Fit Lifestyle Month in January. I decided to do yoga because it was something that I felt capable of teaching if an instructor didn't show at the last minute. Also there are only so many fitness programs that can be done with a group of teens in a small (20 x 10) meeting room. I really like the meditation and breathing aspects of yoga; it's very helpful for dealing with stress which teens can have a lot of.
I wanted to bring in an instructor, because the teens always get me and I also thought it would be fun and different to participate too. My boss recommended that I look around for a male yoga instructor, because the majority of the teens at these programs are guys. I did find a local male yoga instructor, but his price was very steep. Then I saw an ad in a local paper and called Kelly. She usually teaches private in-home yoga classes, but agreed to come to the library for a program at the right price. January 28, 2006 was also National Yoga Day when yoga instructors and other enthusiasts try to educate others about yoga.
Kelly was great because she knew how to talk to and work with teens. She was infinitely patient with all of their questions and didn't mind when they interrupted or blurted out a question during quiet meditation. She was also about to give the teens general information about yoga like what the poses mean, what they are supposed to do, and and how to pronounce the names correctly. She was also flexible with her routine and when one of the teens requested a pose she worked it in. I wish that I had the kind of budget that would let her come every month and do a teen program.
Four guys and two girls attended this program.
Books that I pulled for a display during this program:
Ludy, Thia. Yoga For Teens, ISBN 157416032X
Finestone, Jeanne. A Girl's Guide to Yoga, ISBN 0764128396
Cooper, Evan. Um, like....OM: A girl goddess's guide to yoga, ISBN 0316980013
Capouya, John. Real Men Do Yoga, ISBN 0757301126
Pilobolus. Twisted Yoga, ISBN 1587171368
Christensen, Alice. The American Yoga Association's Beginners Manual, ISBN 0743219414
Austin, Miriam. Yoga For Wimps, ISBN 0806943394
Gordhamer, Soren. Just Say Om!, ISBN 1580625495
"Life got you tied in knots? Come to the library for a quick and interactive introduction to yoga."
This program was the fitness part of Fit Lifestyle Month in January. I decided to do yoga because it was something that I felt capable of teaching if an instructor didn't show at the last minute. Also there are only so many fitness programs that can be done with a group of teens in a small (20 x 10) meeting room. I really like the meditation and breathing aspects of yoga; it's very helpful for dealing with stress which teens can have a lot of.
I wanted to bring in an instructor, because the teens always get me and I also thought it would be fun and different to participate too. My boss recommended that I look around for a male yoga instructor, because the majority of the teens at these programs are guys. I did find a local male yoga instructor, but his price was very steep. Then I saw an ad in a local paper and called Kelly. She usually teaches private in-home yoga classes, but agreed to come to the library for a program at the right price. January 28, 2006 was also National Yoga Day when yoga instructors and other enthusiasts try to educate others about yoga.
Kelly was great because she knew how to talk to and work with teens. She was infinitely patient with all of their questions and didn't mind when they interrupted or blurted out a question during quiet meditation. She was also about to give the teens general information about yoga like what the poses mean, what they are supposed to do, and and how to pronounce the names correctly. She was also flexible with her routine and when one of the teens requested a pose she worked it in. I wish that I had the kind of budget that would let her come every month and do a teen program.
Four guys and two girls attended this program.
Books that I pulled for a display during this program:
Ludy, Thia. Yoga For Teens, ISBN 157416032X
Finestone, Jeanne. A Girl's Guide to Yoga, ISBN 0764128396
Cooper, Evan. Um, like....OM: A girl goddess's guide to yoga, ISBN 0316980013
Capouya, John. Real Men Do Yoga, ISBN 0757301126
Pilobolus. Twisted Yoga, ISBN 1587171368
Christensen, Alice. The American Yoga Association's Beginners Manual, ISBN 0743219414
Austin, Miriam. Yoga For Wimps, ISBN 0806943394
Gordhamer, Soren. Just Say Om!, ISBN 1580625495
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