Pamela's teaching

Indigo Yoga Healing Arts, based in Encinitas, California, is committed to providing the ancient healing practice of Raja Yoga to the modern-day human being. The eight-fold, or eight-limbed path, of yoga is a scientific system for Self- realization which brings balance to the mind, body and Spirit. 

Teacher's Training

 

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: $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

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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.

  • What is Yoga?
  • Why are we teaching Yoga to Children?
  • The Role of the Yoga Teacher
  • Souls having a human experience
  • The Indigo Children
  • Inner Child Work for the Teacher, incl. Characteristics of the Real Self
  • The Expression of Love through Discipline.
  • Affirmations for Children and the Teacher.
  • Observing Children and Assessing their needs
  • RAJA YOGA – The 8 limbed System of Yoga
  • What Elements of the 8-limbed System are appropriate for children
  • The Ethical Code, the Yamas & Niyamas, for children

 “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 Divine cosmic consciousness.

  • 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
  • Teaching Tips for teaching Asanas for All Ages.
  • Modified Pranayama for Children
  • Considering the Family, working with Parents
  • Games, Affirmations, Visualizations And Meditations
  • Lesson Planning
  • List of Books, Videos, Music and more.