Studies show that children who practise yoga do better in school. BENEFITS Children will naturally: Develop strong, limber and healthy bodies Foster creativity and imagination Increase focus, concentration and attention span Cultivate self-esteem, setting patterns of success and achievement Learn tools and skills for relaxing and self-nurturing Discover awareness and respect for themselves and others Parents will love the positive changes they see in their children: A more positive attitude to learning and life A stronger inner compass Better posture and self-image A higher degree of self-confidence An ease with open communication The ability to relax and sleep better Teachers will easily: Enjoy a calm and harmonious classroom Create a participatory learning environment Release stress for themselves and their students Increase subject retention Improve test results Inspire thoughtful communication and problem solving WHAT WE OFFER (in Richmond, Kingston & Hounslow) Yoga lessons in the school hall or classroom between 9am and 3pm (minimum 2-hr booking) Short workshops for teachers on breathing & learning readiness, focus & concentration, stillness & relaxation, etc Special one-off sessions for Healthy Week, school fairs, PTA meetings, Assemblies, etc Nationwide INSETs The Magic of Yogakids workshops held every two months in southwest London for individual teachers from around the country Tools for Schools programme (see below) Kinesthetic Learning Yogakids Tools for Schools is an innovative approach to kinesthetic learning that uses yoga techniques and wisdom as a springboard to educate the "whole" child in the Multiple Intelligences theory of learning and to help you reach your teaching goals. It seamlessly integrates and enhances routine teaching moments to make your day smoother, more relaxed and more productive. And it is perfect for school hall or classroom use. Designed to work with the existing core curriculum and standards, teachers can easily bring the many benefits of yoga into their classroom for a very low cost and without additional workload. Yoga is inclusive and non-competitive, so every child can participate. In addition to being a non-competitive form of physical education, all core subject areas are addressed including learning readiness, character education, classroom management and multiculturalism. Price The Tools for Schools Toolkit includes the award-winning Yogakids book and DVDs, audio CD, large laminated pose cards with curriculum integration ideas, lesson plans, teaching manual with assessment sheets, and posters. Also included is 6 hours of training and access to the online teacher forum. 1 - 9 kits = £275 each 10 -19 kits = £250 each 20+ kits = £225 each