The pupils in 5th and 6th classes are really enjoying their wonderful yoga classes with Sue every Thursday.
Sue has outlined here some of the techniques she is teaching the children:
1.Relaxation grounding ( connecting to the physical body & earth),slowing the mind, connecting to sensations in the body, enhancing a feeling of calm & becoming more settled.
2.Body Scan Mediation is a great way to release tension that you did not even realise you were experiencing .
The goal is not to relieve pain completely but to know it & learn from it so you can better manage it .
3.Breath-work
Various breathing techniques ( To combat stress & anxiety & sleep problems)
4.Yoga postures (asanas )
5.Yoga games
Improving strength, flexibility & balance.
6.EFT ( emotional freedom technique)
Tapping treatment for physical pain & emotional distress .
7.Affirmations - great for teens to help combat negative thinking and enable them to embrace their flaws.
8.Visualisations using mindful techniques to enhance meditation.
Using mental imagery & all the senses to motivate & focus to achieve goals through out the day.