http://blog.wellnessinitiative.org Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:54:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As another semester of yoga instruction for young yogis (ages 5 to 20) comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on the impact this practice has on their lives. Though I have been teaching the same curriculum in many of the same schools (Colfax Elementary and Welby New Technology ... http://blog.wellnessinitiative.org/?p=11 Last semester the yoga program at Welby New Technology High School was transformative and inspiring. The group was eclectic in many ways and included a mixture of all ages (freshman through senior), body types (prepubescent to overweight) and energy levels (talkative showoffs to wallflowers.) As the students removed their shoes ... http://blog.wellnessinitiative.org/?p=9 Teaching Yoga to six graders could sound like a nightmare to some, but in fact it has been an inspiring experience. As a Yoga teacher for The Wellness Initiative I currently teach in two middle schools and one elementary school. I have worked with children of all ages before taking ... http://blog.wellnessinitiative.org/?p=10 As a dedicated yogi I know the benefits that keep me coming back to the mat. A partnership with Denver Public Health and The Wellness Initiative provided the opportunity to share the benefits of yoga at underserved schools in West Denver. Denver Public Health's mission, "to promote, improve and protect ... http://blog.wellnessinitiative.org/?p=8 There are so many ways in which we over-book, over-whelm, over-schedule, over-nurture, over-indulge our kids. Living in a place like Boulder, it is easy to do. There are endless activities and options for kids, many of which begin after a full day of school and continue into the weekend. For ... http://blog.wellnessinitiative.org/?p=6 The outcomes produced by Colorado’s public educational system are disgraceful. Denver Public Schools only graduates about 50% of its students, and the rates for black and Latino students are even worse, 39% and 31%, respectively. Many of you know that education is one of my top policy priorities – I ... http://blog.wellnessinitiative.org/?p=5