The Fine Art of Teaching Yoga to Children Teacher’s Manual Written by Pamela Hollander, M.A. Edited by Laurel Thomas Original Art by Sarah Stead Copyright 2002			To Order: The Fine Art of Teaching Yoga to Children Teacher’s Manual $25 US dollars Discount for Studios and volume orders If ordered directly from Indigo Yoga Also available at Heaven on Earth Bookstore Encinitas, CA 760 753-2345 Indigo Yoga Healing Arts Phone: 760 633-3098 Pamela@indigoyoga.com
An invaluable comprehensive resource of yoga theory and practice specifically for children based upon research in the Shastras, the Ancient Yogic Texts; The Bhagavad Gita; the Yoga Sutras; Interviews with leading yoga scholars; Quotes from Geeta Iyengar, TKV & Kausthub Desikachar, Maria Montessori, and others; 35 yrs. of yoga practice and 23 yrs. experience teaching children.
v What is Yoga? Why are we teaching Yoga to Children? v The Role of the Yoga Teacher v Souls having a human experience v The Indigo Children v Inner Child Work for the Teacher, incl. Characteristics of the Real Self v The Expression of Love through Discipline. v Affirmations for Children and the Teacher. v Observing Children and Assessing their needs v RAJA YOGA – The 8 limbed System of Yoga v What Elements of the 8-limbed System are appropriate for children		v The Ethical Code, the Yamas & Niyamas, for children v Asana (poses) and Vinyasa (moving with the breath) for Children of All ages, including a detailed list of poses with kid familiar names and Sanskrit names v Teaching Tips for teaching Asanas for All Ages. v Modified Pranayama for Children v Considering the Family, working with Parents v Games, Affirmations, Visualizations And Meditations v Lesson Planning v List of Books, Videos, Music and more.
“In teaching yoga to children we have the opportunity to share our knowledge of good health on every level. This gives them tools to increase their awareness and sensitivity, in turn developing their intellect and willpower. Teaching children respect for their bodies though the cleansing practice of yoga, we teach children how to stay receptive to the lessons of life.” “Developing a trusting and loving connection with the student opens both parties to the Divine cosmic consciousness.” “The new children being born recently are extremely sensitive with highly developed intuitive abilities. Respect the children. They are very aware Souls newly arrived in human form. See their uniqueness and respect their sensitivity. Allow them to be who they are. Acceptance of their condition, the human condition, is healing.” “Role modeling for children is very important. Even more important than role-modeling is love. Ultimately love is everything. Love is consciousness, love is the healing element.”