E-Letter July 27, 2012



Publication: International Association of Yoga Therapists Digital Library URL: Digital Library Page Effects of Daily 15-minute Yoga Protocol on Academic and Psychosocial Measures in Inner City Classrooms Study Conducted by: Rebecca Matthew MPH, School of Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley Bidyut K Bose PhD, Niroga Institute Synopsis below taken from the full report from the IYAT Digital Library. Please note: this research refers to the in-class yoga program conducted by The Niroga Institute, not the in-class yoga program provided through YogaKids trainings, or any in-class yoga program conducted by YogaKids directly or indirectly: "The Niroga Institute" hypothesized that a 15-minute yoga protocol administered regularly in inner city classrooms would help students to: 1) reduce stress and 2) increase self-control or resiliency, preparing them to learn with focus, attention and engagement. Methods: We are bringing a 15-minute Transformative Life Skills (TLS) protocol, a multi-modality intervention including yoga, breathing techniques and meditation, into 15 classrooms at El Cerrito High School for this Fall semester of 18 weeks, with frequency varying from once to five times/week. ... Results: Our TLS programs with incarcerated youth have shown statistically significant decline in stress and increase in self-control and self-awareness (Kubo & Bose, SYTAR 2008; Bose & Philipp, SYTAR 2007). Analysis of data comparing the pre-semester and post-semester information indicates favorable changes in both stress and self-control, and compellingly positive qualitative feedback from students and teachers during the mid-semester span-shot. Results of the The Niroga Institute data analysis indicate that this 15-minute yoga protocol in the classroom reduced stress and increased self-control." Discover h ow to get started with YogaKids Tools for Schools program in the classroom.

YogaKids Tools for Schools - Tools Box: 52 cards divided into categories such as Strength and Confidence, Focus and Concentration or Cooperation and Connection are ready for projection on your white board, hand held or posted on your classroom wall. Pictures and instruction on the cards makes it fun and easy to do the right pose or two after recess, before a test or to create sequences to calm the entire class. The YogaKids Tools for Schools program and products are designed for children ages 5-12. They provide a powerful "teaching" solution with a vital mission: create less stress and greater success for teachers and students. The example below is the "Warrior Series" Pose Card taken from the YogaKids Tools for Schools - Tools Box.
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