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YOGA FOR
CHILDREN
Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, since its inception in 1976
has focused on customizing the practice of yoga to suit
different target groups. In this context, T Krishnamacharya,
as the head of the Yoga School at the Mysore Palace in the
late 1930’s, pioneered the teaching of yoga to suit the
needs of children. Through a series of dynamic and vigorous
practices that included several challenging postures, he
focused on enhancing energy and stamina, sharpening attention
and concentration, improving fitness and flexibility and
stimulating growth and wellbeing. Nearly eight decades later,
the KYM through its Outreach division continues to offer
similar yoga programs for children.
Whether you wish to expose your child to a holistic system
of health and fitness, whether you wish your child had greater
endurance and resistance against common illnesses, whether
you want your child to think and act with confidence and
clarity, yoga is the answer.
KYM-Outreach presents a series of yoga programs, targeted
exclusively at children between the ages of 7 and 17.
Tough as a Diamond – strengthening body and mind through
yoga
As part of this program, classes are held every Saturday
for thirty weeks from June to February.
Three batches are offered – the introductory, intermediary
and advanced levels. Each of these certificate programs
provides your child an opportunity to rediscover himself
or herself through yoga. Interactive fun-filled sessions
taught by a team of committed faculty and the group learning
opportunities make for a positive and highly enjoyable,
yet educative experience.
Highlights of this Program
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An overview
of all the classical postures presented in ancient texts
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guided progression
from simple to complex postures
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an introduction
to yoga theory and philosophy
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dynamic
sequences designed to strengthen body and mind
For details about these programs please write to
outreach@kym.org
The Summer
Yoga Program
KYM-Outreach offers summer camps in April and May of every
year for children and adolescents. Ten sessions will be
offered across a two-week period in April and May.
Highlights of this Program
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preparatory
sessions
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introduction
to a selection of simple and complicated classical postures
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a brief
overview of the theory and philosophy of yoga
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an introduction
to the multiple tools of yoga and their benefits
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interactive
group discussions
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simple chants
for good health
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audio-visual
sessions
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story telling,
quizzes, demonstrations and other fun-filled activities
Each summer
camp ends with a lively party and demonstration by the participants,
each of whom will be given participation certificates. For
details of batches, course fee and dates, please write to
outreach@kym.org
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