THE VISION & MISSION
To revive and spread love for the ancient Indian practice of Yoga amongst
every child
To condition the body, mind and soul of every child starting from toddlers
to teens. To use innovative programs in order to facilitate well balanced
development of children physically, emotionally and mentally
THE PRINCIPLES
• Yogaforkids offers traditional yoga techniques recreated in a
playful, simple and fun way
• The multiple intelligence theory proposed by Howard Gardener is
the foundation upon which we build up our program as we strongly
believe that each child learns differently and is endowed with
unique potential
• Reading, story telling, art, craft, music, cooking and earth care
blend seamlessly with yoga movements to educate the whole child
ABOUT JAYA DHARAMDASANI
• YOGA FOR KIDS was born in the year 2006 by certified children's
yoga instructor and entrepreneur Jaya Dharamdasani
• Certified yoga teacher from Yoga Institute, Santa Cruz, Mumbai
• Certified participant on Brain-Gym and Sensory Motor Activities, by
U.S. Presenter Shoshana Shamberg
• Participated in the Yoga Foundations Training Program at Hongkong
(Head Office- Newyork,Founder & director "Marsha Wenig“
• Author of "Young Ones Yoga" with Fafa & Juno- Level 1 & 2
• Overall a hands on & a proactive person with an objective to build up
optimistic and stress free minds of the next generation, to enable them
to face daily challenges of life
TEACHER TRAINING FOR THE EYP DISCOVER A NEW
CAREER PATH
• It’s never too late to learn techniques which will better prepare us as
teachers, parents or care takers of little ones
• This program will give you all the skills and more to put children on an
early path toward constant self-discovery and inquisitiveness
• This program will benefit the teachers in keeping physically, mentally,
and emotionally happy , healthy and stress free
ALL ROUND DEVELOPMENT FOR KIDS
The tender years of childhood present an intense period of physical,
emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Learning these skills early
in life can improve:• academic performance
• self-esteem
• classroom behaviours
• concentration
• emotional balance
YOGA FOR KIDS CURRICULUM
The program employs these creative ways to connect with children through yoga
Use of the following in planning each class age appropriately:
• Yoga songs, rhymes and music
• Picture talk with aids
• Creative games
• Brain gym exercises
• Health Cafe
• Lessons with Theme
• Dramatization & role play
• Environmental studies
• Phonetics with poses
• Cleanliness & Hygiene
• Affirmations
• Character building with moral
stories using puppets
ALLIED TOPICS COVERED IN THE PROGRAM
INCLUDE
Surya Namaskar with mantras
• What are Chakras?
• Use of multiple intelligence theory
• Props and their importance in
teaching
• Brain gym Theory
• Visualizations
• Elements of Nature