yoga in school

Early in March 2018, the introduction of yoga into the schools of Denver, Colorado, hit the headlines. Instead of using the traditional, punitive approach in response to bad behavior, the schools are using the time usually dedicated to detention, in order to teach yoga. The overarching aim is to give children the necessary tools they need to to become aware of their emotions, and through self-regulation they can start to avoid making the same mistakes again. But while the benefits of yoga for … [Read more...] about Should Yoga Become Part of the School Day?