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HI, I'M SHANNON.
I am passionate about working with people, health & wellness, and the intersection between the two.
I am passionate about working with people, health & wellness, and the intersection between the two.
Yoga, Pilates, meditation, and somatic work have been monumentally useful tools on my own personal wellness journey. The deeper I began to travel on this journey, however, the more I began to wonder about the groups of people who would benefit from these modalities, but haven't typically been represented in wellness spaces.
Thus, Yoga4Every1 began to take on form.
Moreover, as an elementary school teacher, I was witnessing alarming gaps in students' social and emotional skills.
Before I go any further, let me say: kids are amazing. They're loving, creative, inquisitive, and more. Unfortunately, today's world can be a challenging place to navigate, and I began to notice that my awesome students were in need of some social and emotional tools to support them in doing so.
The evidence is clear: there is currently a dire need for high-quality Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programming and instruction. This is true for all children, but especially so for those facing developmental disabilities or struggling with mental health.
So, we need SEL. But how are teachers and parents supposed to squeeze that in on top of everything else?!
That's where I can help.
That's where I can help.
I teach embodied social and emotional skills through mindful movement.
I teach embodied social and emotional skills through mindful movement.
It's no secret that kids learn best through PLAY and direct experience.
It's no secret that kids learn best through PLAY and direct experience.
The practice of mindful yoga serves as a tool in your child's tool kit to support them in being their happiest, healthiest self.
The practice of mindful yoga serves as a tool in your child's tool kit to support them in being their happiest, healthiest self.
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In my yoga-based SEL program, children:
In my yoga-based SEL program, children:
♡ learn evidence-backed techniques for emotional self-regulation that require nothing other than their own bodies (no fidgets, calm down corner, or tablet needed)
♡ practice and master yoga sequences designed to build bodily awareness, self-confidence, and strength
♡ learn through play, fun, and engagement
♡ experience a dedicated safe space to process emotions
♡ learn evidence-backed techniques for emotional self-regulation that require nothing other than their own bodies (no fidgets, calm down corner, or tablet needed)
♡ practice and master yoga sequences designed to build bodily awareness, self-confidence, and strength
♡ learn through play, fun, and engagement
♡ experience a dedicated safe space to process emotions
The ancient art of yoga is scientifically proven to promote physical, mental, and emotional health. In kids, a regular yoga and mindfulness practice is linked to outcomes such as improved emotional regulation, decreased anxiety, and increased self-esteem.
My yoga approach is based on yin yoga, a quiet and relaxing practice that uses prolonged stillness to target the deep, connective tissues of the body. I also utilize vinyasa-style yoga, based on the individual needs and preferences of each client.
I am passionate about sharing the benefits of mindful movement, and doing so in an accessible way that honors all people. For more information about private in-home yoga for people with developmental disabilities, email me at littlelightyoga.wny@gmail.com!*
PRIVATE IN-HOME 1:1 YOGA SESSIONS
are designed to target specific social, emotional, mental, and physical goals.
GROUP OFFERINGS
include SEL-focused yoga workshops for schools, town recreation departments, parties, fundraisers, events, Scout troops... and more!
Collaboratively, we will work to determine the frequency, length, and scope of your personalized program.
Serving Erie County and surrounding areas.
*1:1 in-home yoga for individuals with developmental disabilities qualifies for self-directed services through New York State OPWDD. Email littlelightyoga.wny@gmail.com to find out how!
Sound like something you're interested in?
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