| Yoga is well known as a great full body workout and | | | | improve their self-esteem. The physical changes |
| a way to manage stress. These same benefits apply | | | | inherent in adolescence often lead to poor self-image. |
| when teens do yoga. As well, there are a myriad of | | | | Yoga focuses on accepting they body as it is today |
| other ways in which yoga helps alleviate many of the | | | | while working toward improvement. Learning to stand |
| concerns specific to the chaotic world in which teens | | | | with proper posture, to carry oneself with confidence, |
| live. | | | | to find the beauty within and without are all |
| First yoga helps teens de-stress. Between academic | | | | repercussions of a regular yoga practice. In addition, |
| pressure and the social jungle that is Junior and Senior | | | | yoga helps to develop creativity and is a means for |
| High School, teen lives are extremely stressful. There | | | | self-expression through journalling, yoga dance, flow |
| is a significant amount of peer pressure. They have to | | | | sequences, guided meditation, and other outlets. |
| make decisions which impact the rest of their lives. | | | | Fourth yoga provides a foundation for lifelong health to |
| Their schedules are filled to overfull with school, sports, | | | | all teens regardless of ability, gender, race, age, or |
| part-time jobs and a social life. Their hormones are | | | | socio-economic status. The yoga mat is a level playing |
| completely out of balance most of the time. Yoga | | | | field. There are no tests, no competitions. Athletes will |
| helps teens deal with all of these challenges. It teaches | | | | discover a wonderful cross-training tool. Non-athletes |
| them to look inward for inspiration, to connect with | | | | will learn to appreciate and care for their bodies and |
| themselves. Furthermore, it provides training in | | | | minds. Teens who engage in self-destructive |
| relaxation techniques and breathing exercises which | | | | behaviours can find a healthy and challenging way to |
| promote calm and stimulate the relaxation response. | | | | experiment and push boundaries. Teen yoga classes |
| Second yoga is a full body workout which builds | | | | are a place to feel comfortable, to receive positive |
| strength, increases flexibility, improves balance, | | | | reinforcement and encouragement, and to provide a |
| develops coordination, reduces fatigue, clears the mind, | | | | means for lifelong health and vitality. |
| stimulates the immune system, and invigorates the | | | | Teens truly can benefit from yoga. They are at a |
| entire body. Yoga means 'to join' or 'to unite' and | | | | perfect age to develop good habits. Their innate |
| works at bringing into harmony the body, breath and | | | | curiosity and desire for self-expression work beautifully |
| mind. A regular yoga workout will stabilize core | | | | to create fun and dynamic yoga classes. Yoga in turn |
| muscles, engage the mind, and challenge teens on all | | | | empowers them with confidence and peace, allowing |
| levels. | | | | them to live their lives to the fullest. |
| Third yoga helps teens develop confidence and | | | | |