Strong Bodies
Free Spirits
Focused Minds

Yoga for the Young of Heart!

(10% of all proceeds from these programs goes directly
to support children’s education in Boxford)

In addition to supporting physical well-being, bodily strength, flexibility and coordination, the yoga program for the young of heart here at Śānti Yoga is designed to encourage awareness of the body/mind connection and to promote and enhance spiritual, moral, and emotional development. This is not a ‘Disneyland’ experience, but, rather, is a full yogic program for young people. Through creative and organic movement of the physical body, development of breath-awareness through playful meditative exercises, and through guided visualization, children and teens are given the ability to:

• develop inner- and outer-strength, with open hearts and light spirits
• improve their ability to focus
• build self-esteem
• develop a sense of authenticity in their relationships
• release stress
• learn to relax completely
• develop a sense of inner peace as well as harmony with the natural environment
• cultivate a sense of compassion, responsibility and connection to their community and to the larger social and global environment
• allow their spirits, their connection with the universe, with the divine, to soar…

What will the students learn from the Śānti Yoga
programs for children and teens?

Ethical behavior towards self and others, self-discipline, physical movement (through asana practice, or postures), breathing exercises to focus and calm the mind (pranayama), concentration activities, such as story-telling, games and group sharing/discussion (pratyahara), relaxation and meditation through creative visualization,. Students will learn about the art and science of yoga by developing an understanding of the energy centers within the subtle body (the chakras), about the life-force (prana), and about developing healthier habits through Ayurveda (diet and life-style choices). Each class in the program will incorporate elements of cooperative and creative education (satsang), fostering the young person’s sense of morality and ethics. This portion of the program is designed to teach, in a manner that is ‘light-of-spirit,’ the core values of yogic philosophy:

Non-violence, Truthfulness, Non-stealing, Moderation, & Non-possessiveness

Each student (and parent) agrees to abide by these values by signing a student contract at the outset of the program.

Finally, students learn how to bring these values into their everyday lives, off the mat.

We practice not only for our own benefit,
but for the benefit of all beings…
Won’t you and your child join us?

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August Special—3 weeks of Yoga for $30!

‘Yoga for Teens’ (ages app. 10 or 11 and up)

Thursdays, 10 am, August 7 th through August 21st
(make-up class, Thursday, August 28 th)

‘Yoga for Children’ (ages app. 5 to 10)
Wednesdays, 10am, August 13th through August 27th
(make-up class, 10 am, Friday, August 29 th)

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15% discount for more than 1 student per family. Classes may be used in any combination, and NEVER expire. All mats, props, materials, water and snacks included.

Fall program for children and teens begins September 9th, 8-weeks for $88. Call or email to register.

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15% of all proceeds from the children and teen programs goes to B.E.S.T., in support of children’s education in the community of Boxford