In 2005, our first year of programming, we reached 300 students and 48 teachers. Since then, eight professional staff and ten volunteers for Yoga In Schools have exposed approximately 6000 K-12 students to yoga programs and 1000 teachers to varying levels of Tools for Teachers trainings and Yoga Ed curriculum.
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An 8 minute promotional YouTube Video of our Yoga in Schools program, featuring the nationally acclaimed Yoga Ed curriculum.
Interviewer (off-camera): Joanne Spence, Executive Director, Yoga in Schools
Interviewed, in order of appearance:
Principal 1: Dr. Gail Edwards, Urban League of Pittsburgh Charter School (ULPCS)
Yoga Teacher: Linda Wiliams
Teacher: Lindsey Rocco, ULPCS
Teacher: Ms. Hayes, Helen S. Faison Arts Academy
Grandparent: Mrs. Johnson
Principal 2: Yvonna Smith, Helen S. Faison Arts Academy
Filmed and edited by Hosanna House, Inc.
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What we do
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Yoga In Schools:
- trains PE teachers in standards-based, Yoga Ed inspired curriculum integrated into Physical Education in Pittsburgh schools
- instructs sustainable health and wellness to at-risk, multilingual youth in after-school and summer-school programs as well as in restricted settings
- supports teachers in learning self-wellness techniques and tools for engaging, focusing, relaxing, and energizing students in their classroom
- utilizes brain-based learning methods
- provides coaching and training for schools and school districts across the country in sustainable wellness programming
Read more about our projects and services.
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Yoga Tools
The 4 tools we use in every class for students and teachers include:
- Breathing exercises—to calm or to energize, to nourish and integrate the central nervous system
- Games/Activities—creative, systems-thinking based play to activate brain cells, improve mood and support non-competitive action
- Yoga Poses/Movements—grounding and invigorating the body and mind to dissipate tension, reduce stress and rebalance all systems of the body
- Time-in & Affirmations—time for self-reflection and whole brain processing to restore, recharge, and enhance learning more responsible ways of empowering the mind and body
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.1112 S. Braddock Ave. Suite 201. Pittsburgh, PA 15218. 412-287-4591.