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Curriculum

YogaEd

Innovative and standards-based curriculum

Headstand teachers are trained in the YogaEd curriculum, which meets state and national PE standards. Designed to lay the foundation for a lifetime of health and wellness, this tested program is already highly successful in more than 150 schools in 27 states. The Program Evaluation and Research Collaborative (PERC) found that students who participated in YogaEd experienced improved self-esteem, physical fitness, and academic achievement.

The YogaEd curriculum:

K-8 Programs: This 36-week curriculum is designed to help students learn how to move gracefully, breathe smoothly and deeply, and sustain their focus and concentration. Young students develop strength, flexibility, balance, mental clarity, and emotional stability.

High School Programs: This 36-week curriculum combines the science-based exploration of the body, mind, and self with the exercise system of yoga in order to support and enhance adolescents' physical, mental, emotional and social development.

"Tools for Teachers": This program empowers school teachers, even those new to yoga, to teach simple yoga-based exercises to their students. The techniques are designed for the classroom, require no extra space or equipment, and can help enhance focus, concentration, creativity, communication and discipline. "Tools for Teachers" is taught by certified YogaEd instructors in weekend workshops and staff development in-service programs.