Kids' Yoga Challenge^®

Kids's Yoga Challenge^® manual is an abridged edition of the Yoga Science Box curriculum for the elementary grade classroom. The Kids' Yoga Challenge^® series is a modified version of the Yoga Challenge^® I system for adults. Kids' Yoga Challenge^® is suitable for children of all ages, the elderly and anyone with limited range-of-motion.

The Kids' Yoga Challenge^® is easy to learn and easy to teach for parents, classroom teachers and yoga instructors. Children can even teach each other. (click to buy)

Yoga Science Box

Yogasthma

The Yoga Science Box curriculum program was taught in the San Francisco Unified School District from 1996 to 2004 by Tony and volunteers from the United States Yoga Association. The program, developed by Sandy Sanchez, complies with the San Francisco and California Departments of Education academic curriculum requirements. It received the 2001 Golden Apple Award from the San Francisco Education Fund at Rosa Parks Elementary School for Most Creative Learning Environment.

Elementary grade classroom teachers were trained to teach ABC Yoga postures throughout the day to enhance learning, relaxation, health and fitness. It included academic lesson plans based on the yoga postures. Student testimonials confirmed they were more focused and less stressed. Their grades improved along with their overall happiness. Most went home to teach sibblings, parents, grandparents and friends. School-wide mentor programs for fourth and fifth graders working with first and second graders broke down barriers of age, language and race.

7 Steps to Asthma Control

Yogasthma, Seven Steps to Asthma Control was a program implemented at George Washington Carver Elementary School to help the many students afflicted with asthma. Children were taught breathing and relaxation techniques, nutritional lunches were provided and an indoor, school-wide garden was installed to cleanse and oxyginate the air. Teachers and students learned to manage oncoming attacks.

1. BREATHE MINDFULLY: Exercise your lungs regularly to keep them healthy and strong. Breathe deeply through your nose to clean the air as it enters your lungs.

2. ASTHMA AWARENESS: Knowledge is power. Knowledge about asthma gives you the power to control it. What is the cause of your asthma? What triggers an episode? What can you do to relieve an episode?

3. MEDICATION: Know your medications and take it as directed. Ask an adult if you do not know.

4. PROPER DIET: You are what you eat. Your body uses the food you eat to grow, repair and protect itself. Eat fresh healthy foods and drink plenty of water. Avoid your trigger foods and too many sweet and starchy foods because they form mucus in your lungs.

5. MODERATE EXERCISE: Yoga is a great exercise because you can stretch your lungs and body without over exerting.

6. CLEAN PERSONAL SPACE: Fresh air is very important for breathing. Keep your personal space clean. Avoid things that can trigger an episode, like dust.

7. RELAXATION: The body repairs itself, grows and develops strength when it is resting. Relaxation reduces stress and restores energy. Focus on your breath and lungs when you relax.

Smile, you are in control of your asthma.