https://www.thelittleyogatribe.com/home daily 1.0 2022-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd4aca9fdb39c214621c330/1607774919201-64HQF217BMRY3WH6R26Q/E7356B41-C840-4A20-903F-919B127F90CB.jpg Home - About Me My name is Gretel and I have followed my own personal Yoga practise for over 20 years now. It wasn't until I had children of my own who decided to join me on my mat that I started to see not only how much enjoyment they got from the practise but also the benefits. Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness… some of these practises have been around for centuries yet it hasn’t been until more recent years that they are finally becoming more recognised. I decided to go on a learning journey to teach children the art of yoga, meditation and mindfulness providing them with their very own tool box of peace and calm. Here I hope to deepen your understanding of these forms of well-being and how we can benefit from them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd4aca9fdb39c214621c330/1607781601790-M3L6UBNVSQVLVBRYZW38/IMG_1526.jpg Home - Yoga Improves posture, strength, balance, flexibility and focus. Teaches discipline and good conduct. Provides understanding of different emotions and how to manage them. Aids concentration and memory through focus and memorisation skills. Teaches the principles of yoga philosophy and how we can contemplate on them both on and off the mat. Boosts self esteem and self worth through learning to embrace and celebrate the amazing body we have been given. Encourages empathy for people and world around us. Helps coordination and motoring skills. Teaches relaxation techniques for both on and off the mat. Nurtures the imagination and creativity. Can aid sleep and the relaxation process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd4aca9fdb39c214621c330/1607777054107-2ND0ZN81PBATZ49QVFS5/IMG_1225.jpg Home - Meditation Helps to attain focus and maintain attention. Develops inner stability and security through teaching appreciation for what we have in the here and now. Improves confidence by teaching they are in control of their emotions making them better equipped for unfamiliar situations. Teaches patience, and dedication to practise. Aids listening and concentration abilities. Teaches them how to find their own inner calm in a group as well as alone. Reduces mind chatter, stress levels and feelings of anxiety. Improves mental processing and coping skills in challenging situations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd4aca9fdb39c214621c330/1607777526134-B49UUTEKKYG4Y7PXUTEY/IMG_1523.jpg Home - Mindfulness Strengthens self control. Improves decision making. Trains focus control. Can reduce stress and anxiety. Teaches to live in the here and now. Improves emotional regulation skills. Increases awareness of thoughts and feelings improving communication and confidence. Teaches methods to gain inner calm alone and in a group. A deeper understanding of the self promoting self acceptance. Embraces the imagination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd4aca9fdb39c214621c330/1607788913758-F5V4XSQWN3MNTFQI11D7/image-asset.jpeg Home - Well-being & Sens Children on the autistic and neurodiverse spectrum can find the world a confusing and frustrating place sometimes. Yoga and well-being can benefit the physical and motor planning, cognitive and neuro sensory processing as well as emotions and behaviours. Other benefits include: Improves posture, balance and flexibility. Increases mobility, stamina and self awareness. Assists with head, neck and trunk control. Reduces anxiety and promotes calm and peace of mind. Develops emotional expression and helps regulate survival responses. Helps concentration and social skills. Alters brain wave frequency and tones vagus. Organises the vestibular. If you would like to discuss one to one sessions for your child or a small group setting then please do get in contact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd4aca9fdb39c214621c330/1607791449598-8FPWC6QXDRZZ8RSTA6B8/IMG_1527.jpg Home After school clubs A fun and nurturing club for children to enjoy after their school day. The class is structured as follows: Settle in and time to honour our practise. Safety and etiquette for yoga class. Warm ups including breathing exercises. Exploring the Eight limbs of yoga and their meanings. An opportunity to ask questions and share thoughts. Mindful activities. Physical yoga postures as well as sequences. Guided meditation/nidra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd4aca9fdb39c214621c330/1607791083852-XTNPVYBA6PMV7T5QWGOJ/image-asset.jpeg Home Workshops Workshops are very much tailor made to the individual schools requirements. They can be delivered once a term, a few times a year or weekly if a more regular practise is desired. Workshops include: Yoga philosophy as well as physical poses and sequences. Mindful activities as well as breathing techniques. Guided mediation and relaxation methods. An opportunity for the children to ask questions and explore their practise. Exercises to promote calm, focus and energise that the children refer to as and when they need them. Useful exercises and practises for teachers to introduce to the classroom setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd4aca9fdb39c214621c330/1607786531792-LU0PDFFZ62R1WY6XLQHT/image0.jpg Home - Contact us. For more information or to discuss any of the services available please contact Gretel. 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