What We Do
We offer on-site Pre-K-12 yoga and mindfulness classes for students and professional development workshops for teachers. YFG was founded by educators who believe that school communities are enhanced when the social and emotional wellbeing of its members are prioritized and held with compassion and care.
Yoga and mindfulness are powerful tools that support children in becoming kind and fierce advocates for themselves and each other, accessing their health and success with intention. While we can't halt the challenges children face in a world of growing stress, we can teach them effective and necessary life skills to live from a place of understanding and clarity.
What is Yoga
A 5,000 year old practice originating in India, yoga was developed to enhance self observation and harmony between mind and body. Presently, yoga is practiced in a wide variety of ways, all centering around ideas of health and wellbeing. Main components of yoga include building physical strength, cultivating mental clarity, and fostering compassion and connection to oneself and others.
What is Mindfulness
When we practice mindfulness, we are paying attention on purpose, noticing present moment contact, and accepting without judgement. In this way, we can slow down and feel calm, centered, and empowered. Mindfulness helps us soak in what’s in front of us and live from a grounded foundation.
Why Yoga & Mindfulness
Yoga and mindfulness go hand in hand. As we begin to exercise both more deliberately, we not only build physical strength, but we build the strength to make sound decisions, tap into our inner resources, and live more authentically. Together we have the power to make sure children love themselves, feel strong and worthy, and know that they are never alone while navigating life.
How We Use It
YFG’s programs are a unique blend of age appropriate academic practices and yoga & mindfulness principles. Developed by experienced educators, we understand the intricacies of school culture and how each community has specific goals. Our partnerships are exactly that - we work with you to create a customized program that fits the special makeup of your school.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”