Yoga for Boys Comic Hero a Teaching Treasure
A new super hero is ready to squash harmful stress in Young Yoga Master’s Yoga Man vs The Stressor Sun Salutation Training Package. Taking her cue from comic books superheros Aruna Kathy Humphrys has created a child friendly, adventuresome and entertaining way to help children learn not only the poses which make up Surya Namaskar but also to teach them correct breathing, mental discipline and stress reduction principles.
This extensive package includes 112 pages filled with well prepared, age appropriate information and useful print-ables such as:
- Colouring Book: full page and quarter page versions of each pose
- Handout Activities: matching, fill in the blank, etc.
- Teacher’s Aid: with alignment details to ensure proper execution of each pose
- Pose Manual: detailed instructions including colour photos of boys performing the poses, precautions and super hero verbal cues ex: “Activate your core muscles at your ‘Power Centre’.”
- Games & Activities: 11 games to teach and expand application of Sun Salutations
- Secrets of the Sun Salutation: insight into our relationship with the sun and the light of consciousness
My favourite part of the package is the Games & Activities which provide creative ways to teach children about stress and ways to deal with it in their lives. Varying in duration (15-60 mins) each game is inspired by Sun Salutations, use the pose cards from the Colouring Book, and include reflection questions to deepen and expand the practice. The 11th Bonus Activity encourages groups to perform 108 Sun Salutations and provides instructions and hints on how to successfully hold a yoga fund raiser with kids.
Humphrys has taken a theme and developed it to the hilt. Boys everywhere will connect with Yoga Man in this classic battle of good vs evil. As they learn Sun Salutations children will become superheros and develop the skills to conquer The Stressor in their own lives.
Young Yoga Masters has generously provided a free giveaway of Yoga Man vs The Stressor (value of $39.00) to one lucky Yogainmyschool.com reader.
To enter leave a comment below telling of what Sun Salutations mean to you or some insight you gain when contemplating the sun (warmth, light, etc.)
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Contest closes on May 2nd, 2011 at 9:00 pm MDT. Winner will be chosen at random and their name will be posted here, on Facebook and Twitter.
To purchase a copy of this downloadable kids yoga teaching resource visit Young Yoga Masters.
For more information on how to encourage boys to do yoga check out the Yoga for Boys Interview.
UPDATE: Congratulations to Sara Guenther who won our giveaway of Yoga Man vs. The Stressor. Thanks to all who entered. Watch for our next giveaway – a copy of Flying Eagle: Kids Teach Yoga DVD by Yoga Calm.
Ahhh. Sun salutations. I feel so energized and connected when I practice them. I love to visualize bringing the sun energy coming through my crown chakra and spreading throughout my body. Namaste.
Aruna has created a high quality resource which engages boys and meets them where their interests are at. Very thorough resource that all teachers, yoga instructors and parents will appreciate and boys love!
Shiny, happy, warm, energized……….grounded – sun salutations……..mmmmmm!
Thrilled that Aruna’s hard work is coming together!
Sun salutations bring the ability to “turn off” the outside world and “turn on” the inside fire. I love the sequence and how it centers me. What a wonderful resource for boys! I hope to share it with my own.
Energized, alive, uplifted, plugged in, centered. I feel full of light and love when I practice sun salutations.
I love sun salutations because they connect kids to our planet’s (and thus our) source of energy. So many wonderful connections we can make between the sun and learning about food chains, weather, ecology and more!
Sun salutations are an invitation to allow more light into our lives and remind us to always reach for our highest self and live in the light!
Sun salutations help me connect to my heart center – and feel alive, open, energized, and at one with the Universe! This resource looks amazing! I would love to share it with my son and his friends!
Spring always comes late to Western Montana but this year it’s later than ever! Today I heard it’s supposed to bet into the mid to upper 60s! If that happens it’ll be only the third time we’ve even reached 60 so far this season. The sun is shining brightly now on our little reservation school and it seems like such a lovely coincidence that you’re offering a free copy of your materials on this first fully sunny school day this spring. Our school’s boys sports teams are called the Warriors as most of our students are Native Americans. How wonderful it would be to share your program with our young Warriors!
Thank-you for your generous offering and your work in creating this resource.
Sincerely,
Dana Eisenberg
School Counselor
Arlee Elementary
Arlee, Montana
Sun salutations help reconnect mind and body, and start my (and my kids’) day off with a positive energy.
Wow what a great idea my son and his friends love comics!
This would make a great teaching tool/
Feel so energized after sun salutations. My grade 4 class begins each morning with these and it sets the tone for the rest of the day!
Sun salutations are a beautiful way to warm up the body by linking breath and movement. Great for kids to learn.
Sun salutations bring heat and life to my morning body! Charging me up for a great day!