Reach Out Program

KYC’s “Reach Out” Program has been implemented in schools, youth centers, and children's hospitals.

A curriculum is developed and
designed to meet the specific needs and goals of your children and community. This is what sets KYC apart from other programs.

KYC also offers professional development workshops for educators and therapists--introduce yoga to the children in your life.

Yoga provides the means to bring out the best in each of your students as well as your school community as a whole. In the spirit of the viniyoga tradition, KYC adapts the various means and methods of practice, such as postures, breathing exercises and creative reflection techniques, to the unique condition, needs, and interests of your students.

Yoga develops the whole child; its physical, emotional, and psychological benefits
are numerous:

Physical Self:
•    Develops Body Awareness
•    Increases Overall Flexibility, Coordination & Strength
•    Elongates & Strengthens the Musculature of the Spine, Improving Posture
•    Massages & Tones Internal Organs & Glands, Supporting Proper Functioning
•    Improves Respiratory Function
•    Aids in Weight Loss & Weight Management

Emotional Self:
•    Boosts Self-Esteem, Confidence & Self-Acceptance
•    Alleviates Stress & Encourages A Greater Sense Of Well-Being
•    Improves Self Control & Self-Discipline
•    Develops Positive Body Image

Cognitive Self:
•    Improves Focus, Concentration & Memory
•    Invites Curiosity & Discovery
•    Encourages Self-Reflection

Social Self:
•    Develops Children’s Interaction
•    Teaches about Sensitivity to Others
•    Teaches Cooperative Action
•    Teaches Sharing & Taking Turns
•    Teaches Need to Respect Others

Creative Self:
•    Encourages Creativity & Imagination
•    Encourages Self-Expression

Classes also include exploration of the fundamental Yoga principles of lovingkindness, compassion, temperance, truth, and nonviolence.

Some of “Reach Out’s” themes include:
•    “Listen & Learn: Focus, Concentration & Memory”
•    “Stress A Lot Less: Relaxation, Stress Management & Self-Regulation”
•    “Community Counts: Communication, Cooperation & Compassion”
•    “My Body, Breath & Brain: Body Awareness, Coordination & Organization”

KYC’s “Reach Out” Program serves all children: typically developing children,
children with special needs, children who are at risk developmentally as well
as children with emotional or behavioral needs.

Contact Darlene@KidsYogaCircle.com or (310) 428-9148 for additional information
or to schedule a visit.

Visit www.Viniyoga.com to learn more about the Viniyoga tradition.