be as you are - Yoga For Children

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Location: Boston
Phone:(617) 320-6901
Cost: $$

Others to Consider: Wheelock Family Theatre, Allegro Music School, Yamaha Music School, Visual and Performing Arts Classes at the Leventhal-Sidman J, Hola La

Yoga is a fantastic way for children 3 and up with any and all abilities to begin learning about movement, physical, mental and emotional health.

The mission of be as you are yoga is to introduce children to all components of yoga-poses, breath work, meditation/visualization, observances such as non-violence, and self study - and have the components become their own therefore being able to generalize information learned and draw on that knowledge to help lead a healthy life.

Jennifer Gorgone has been teaching yoga to children since 1997. While working as a teacher in public and private schools, Jennifer was able to see first hand the amazing benefits that yoga had on her students.

Inspired by the physical, mental and emotional growth in the students she taught, Jennifer founded be as you are yoga. She brings yoga to children of all ages and abilities to help children be healthy, reduce their stress, focus their energy, manage their own behavior and increase their self-esteem through fun and noncompetitive means.

Jennifer brings to her classes compassion, love, patience, and a focus on connectedness to each other and the world around us.

In addition to being a yoga facilitator for children ages 3 and older, Jennifer is also a Massachusetts Certified Elementary School Teacher, Teacher for Children who are Deaf and Teacher for Children with Special Needs.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Ages PreK-K
YOGA COMES ALIVE
Playful poses through storytelling, games, art, silly ways of breathing and quiet time begin the exploration of yoga. Cooperative activities, self-expression and positive thinking are all a part of class.

Ages 9-12
LET YOUR SPIRIT SOAR
As children become older there is less focus on play and greater focus on teamwork and understanding the philosophical and physical aspects of yoga. Poses, flowing sequences, breathing, art, visualization and relaxation techniques are part of class to aid in the children's focus of energy, physical strength, stress management and social/emotional support.

Ages 6-8
YOGA COMES ALIVE AND LET YOUR SPIRIT SOAR
There is a little bit of this and a little bit of that and a whole
bunch of FUN!

Yoga for Young Athletes
TED JOHNSON'S DOING IT. VENUS AND SERENA ARE DOING IT, TOO. Join the list of men and women - strengthen and stretch key areas of your body used in your sport, loosen up tense muscles, increase your ability to concentrate as well as your endurance and balance, reduce the number of injuries and speed up recovery time.... Breathe.
The L.A. Lakers, Miami Dolphins, Chicago Cubs, Mark Messier, Robert Parish, Kareem Abdul-Jabar, Evander Holyfield, US Women's Olympic Soccer Team members, Diamond Dallas, swimmers, gymnasts, golfers, cyclists, skiers, snowboarders, surfers...

Child and Caregiver/Family Yoga
WORKING TOGETHER
Caregivers and their children partner up to explore
aspects of yoga requiring concentration, tem work, and
the desire to have FUN! Nurture your mind, body
and spirit through play bringing you closer together.

Middle School Girls
STRESSED OUT FROM SCHOOL, THE SOCIAL SCENE, TESTS, GRADES?
Classic yoga poses, journaling and relaxation exercises create balance which will help when dealing with the demanding and changing experiences in Middle School and in life. Nurture your spirit while improving your physical and emotional well being. Create a positive self image and have fun too!

Jennifer Gorgone
be as you are
yoga for children
617.320.6901
beasyouareyoga@usa.com