Kids/Teens - Create a Class
Yoga at an early age encourages self-esteem and body awareness with a physical activity that’s non-competitive. Fostering cooperation and compassion, instead of opposition, is a great gift to give our children.
Drop your children K-5 for these 2011/2012 classes:
Saturday, December 10th - 1 to 2:15 pm
Saturday, December 17th - 1 to 2:15 pm - Family Yoga (adult with child grades K - 5)
Saturday, January 7th - 1 to 2:15 pm
Saturday, January 14th - 1 to 4 pm - YogaKids Workshop: A Taste of Yogakids
Saturday, January 14th - 4:30 to 7:30 pm - YogaKids Workshop: YogaKids Grow Up/Teaching Yoga to Teens
Saturday, February 11th - 1 to 2:15 pm - Family Yoga (adult with child grades K - 5)
Saturday, February 18th - 1 to 4 pm - YogaKids Workshop: Tools for Schools/Integrating Yoga into the Classroom
Saturday, March 10th - 1 to 2:15 pm
Saturday, March 24th - 1 to 2:15 pm
Saturday, April 7th - 1 to 2:15 pm
Saturday, April 21st - 1 to 2:15 pm
May 17th - 20th - YogaKids Foundations/Teacher Training with Judy at the San Damiano Retreat Center
Pre-registration required at www.judybrennanlive.com
Begin a journey that opens the mind to new ways of thinking, soothes the soul through calming techniques and meditation, and exercises the body for a complete well-rounded self - Add art, journaling, music and field trips and your kids will be hooked on Yoga for Life! You know how complete you feel after a good class at the Center - this is the best gift to offer your child. Judy Brennan is a Certified YogaKids International Teacher and has completed over 400 hours of child focused study with Marsha Wenig, the internationally recognized founder of YogaKids. YogaKids is a Yoga Alliance certification program and is endorsed by Dr. Deepak Chopra, MD, Dr. Andrew Weil, MD. and Jean Houston, PhD.
Visit www.judybrennanlive.com for our current schedule and sign ups … or create your own class at a time that works for you and your friends. We encourage parents and guardians to contact us if you have a group of kids/teens who would like to practice at a time when the Center is open for use. You can schedule or email Judy. This allows you to have a class that fits the needs of your busy family.
Testimonials:
“Judy Brennan teaches yoga in our fourth grade classroom. She comes in once a week and teaches the children different movements as well as educates them about the history and purpose of yoga. The children love her classes! Not only do they learn strengthening and stretching exercises, but more importantly they learn how to calm their own minds, a skill essential to anyone. The children get exercise during her classes and seem refreshed, calm and more focused after the class. It is magic to watch Judy in action. Her warm, calm, and informative style is engaging for the children, and keeps them all incredibly focused through the whole 45 minutes.”
Fourth Grade Teacher / Danville, CA
“Judy’s yoga class for my second and fourth grade girls has been impressive at the very least. Both girls come home with ‘an attitude of gratitude’. My older girl, especially, seems to be latching on to the idea of Karma. She reminds herself to do good deeds without expecting anything in return and undoubtedly she always realizes some reward that she magically receives. As for my younger daughter, it’s heart warming to see her pull her mat out on the back deck and meditate for several minutes in ‘flotus’ (full lotus). To have her do any one thing for more than a couple minutes is something, let alone sit still and quite herself. I believe they are learning some great life skills and I will continue to send them. They love it.”
Parent / Danville, CA
“Our daughters midweek yoga class brings sanity to our busy lives! She is happier and more focused, which brings overall harmony to our entire family dynamic. Judy makes class fun and lighthearted while giving our children tools to cope with the many demands of our busy schedules. Yoga is not just for stressed out Mommies! Thanks Judy, We love Wednesdays.”
N.E., C.N.C., Board Certified Hormone Specialist / Danville, CA
“My elementary school aged child has been attending both group and individual yoga sessions with Judy for the past 9 months. It has been a wonderful experience for my daughter. Judy has a never-ending repertoire of activities. She is warm, caring, and loads of fun! My daughter has learned how to calm herself and self soothe herself more effectively, move her body into different poses, learn yoga concepts and ideas as well as general life lessons. Judy is full of great ideas for things you can do with your children at home as well. We’ve been doing some visual imagery and short meditation to help relax before bedtime. Most recently, we have tried a few sessions with my preschool aged son, daughter & myself which has been really fun. It’s great to see how children of any age can be involved. My daughter is always excited about classes and loves working with Judy.”
Clinical Psychologist and Mother / East Bay, CA