Five Minutes to Mindfulness - Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Program

The ‘Five Minutes to Mindfulness – Kids Yoga & Mindfulness program has been developed especially for kids, and the parents, teachers or caregivers who guide them. It offers a unique holistic and fun approach to kid’s mental health & wellness. ​ The program features modules covering: 1. Breathing/Pranayama for kids 2. Yoga postures/Asana for kids 3. Meditation for kids 4. Mindfulness for kids 5. Mantra & Affirmations for Kids 6. Mindful Values for Kids The program offers a simple, yet effective drug free approach to kids physical, mental and emotional health based to on creative and playful, yet therapeutic strategies that are simple, fun and easy to implement into even the busiest of routines. This curriculum is proof that the therapeutic approach need neither be a chore nor a bore! The goal of this program is to provide children and their families with simple and fun strategies for everyday yoga and mindfulness which focuses on the development of emotional wellbeing, and mental and physical health. The strategies are holistic in nature and are derived from natural, non-invasive approaches to health and wellness such as yoga and meditation, mindfulness, color therapy, creative visualization, breath work, and creative play and crafty activities for kids. This program can help your child: ​Develop a strong sense of self awareness Develop a positive self-image Become emotionally self-aware Build skills in emotional regulation Learn to respect his body, physical space and that of others Have awareness of his emotional boundaries, and those of others Understand and celebrate diversity Use creative play, journaling, color and art as a therapeutic tool Learn how to use his breath and body to manage difficult feelings and emotions Build trust in relationships though group mindfulness exercises Learn how to communicate effectively with others