“mini yogis minute” tip of the week

 

Welcome to the "mini yogis minute" weekly yoga tips for teachers and parents looking to create a more fun, engaging, and effective practice for their children. Be sure to check out mini yogis teacher training for all the tricks of the trade!

Kids love to be praised. (Who doesn't??!?!?)

Be sure to offer individual praise and attention to every child, every class.

With some children, this will be very easy. With others...maybe a bit more challenging.

Be sure that you don't always use the same child to demonstrate poses, just because he or she is very proficient at asana. Especially when a pose is less challenging, use students who may not be quite as athletic to demonstrate. Help them a lot to ensure their success. When they accomplish this new pose as your personal demonstrator, it will give them confidence and renewed esteem for the rest of their practice.

Have someone in your class who is always acting up? Know that positive reinforcement is more effective than negative reinforcement in getting them to improve their behaviors. Notice the baby steps...if a "problem child" suddenly shows even a flicker of exemplary behavior, point it out and praise him or her. Let it be known that good behavior is recognized and encouraged in class.

What about that kid that simply cannot figure out how to do any of the poses no matter how hard they try? Remember, it's "yoga practice" not "yoga perfect". Don't worry if the child's feet are off the floor in crow, lavish praise on him or her simply getting the set-up right. "Your legs are touching your arms! Perfect!"

The more you compliment children on their efforts, the more confident they feel and the less inhibited or afraid to try new things.

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