Saturday, August 29, 2009

Stress and Time Management Seminar @ Louisiana School of Math, Science, and the Arts

LSMSA STUDENTS IN RELAXATION POSE---2 one hour classes with around 50 10th-12th grade exceptional kids:)



AJA & NEIKO HELPED ME "SET-UP" mats, pass out information sheets, and buzzed pose ideas in my ear...their presence there helped the LSMSA kids relax and not take themselves too serious...

NEIKO WAS WARMING US UP ON THE DRUM...THIS WAS BEFORE WE FOUND FLUTE MUSIC...


10 minutes of RELAXATION AFTER ASANAS

FEELING LIKE A WARRIOR---

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

What to expect on first day

This is the only paperwork you will have to fill out the first day...
August 31st will be our "get to know you" class. I will briefly explain what to expect and go over basic asanas (postures). NO CLASS ON SEPT. 7th (Labor Day) however on Sept 14th, we will dive into our breathing techniques and more asanas.
Cant wait to start:)
If you would like to save a little time: copy and paste the (2) forms below--print, fill out and bring them with you on your first day.

AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK FORM:I_________________________________ hereby agree to the following:

1. That I am participating in the Yoga Class, offered by Yoga Fleaux during
which I will receive information and instruction about yoga and health. I recognize that yoga may require some physical exertion, which may be strenuous and may cause physical injury, and I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved.
2. I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and I have no
medical condition which would prevent my full participation in the Yoga Class.
3. In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Yoga Class, I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the program.
4. In further consideration of being permitted to participate in the Yoga Class, I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against Yoga Fleaux, its owner, and/or owner/sponsor of the facilities in which Yoga Fleaux classes are held, for any injury or damages that I may sustain as a result of participating in the program.
5. I, my heirs or legal representatives, forever release, waive, discharge and covenant negligence or other acts.
I have read the above release and waiver of liability and fully understand its contents as well as the Refund/Cancellation and Make-up Class Policies.
I voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above.

REGISTRANT’S NAME: _________________________________
DATE: _______________________________________________

If registrant is under 18 a legal guardian’s authorization is required:
AS LEGAL GUARDIAN OF_______________________________
I CONSENT TO THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE: ______________________________

Yoga Fleaux


New Student Questionnaire---All information is confidential

Child’s Name:

Birthday:

Age:

Name of School:

Parent’s Name:

Complete Address:

Email Address:

Home Phone #:

Cell Phone #:

Emergency Name & Phone #:

Please list some of the desired benefits/outcomes from your child participating in
this Yoga class:




Please list all current or past health challenges/injuries/operations/diagnoses:




Please share any information that you think might be helpful for me to know in
order to create the most positive experience for your child:

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

WHY YOGA FOR KIDS????


How Yoga for Kids can Cure many Common Ailments


Yoga is not limited to any particular age group - it can benefit people of all ages, be it adults, young kids or the elderly. The exercise is recommended to control the worst of ailments if the postures that are prescribed are continuously practiced. It is a bit difficult for adults to perfect the postures as this takes some time and practice; however, when it comes to yoga for kids it is very achievable.

Why Yoga for Kids is Easy and Effective

Children are usually very flexible and do not have the mental barrier that certain things are not possible. Hence, when they try something new and see their teacher doing it, they are convinced that they can do it too. Fortunately the great majority can practice yoga only because they firmly believe they can do it. There is no special yoga for kids, what the adults practice is also practiced by the little ones, with very slight modifications.

Many are surprised to see that when yoga for kids has been taught for sometime, ninety percent of the kids have picked it up and practice it to perfection while the same asanas (yoga postures) takes more than double the time and energy for the adults to perfect. The difference may be in the fact that kids see the yoga for kids as play time while the adults see it as serious stuff. Hence, the kids happily absorb it while the adults at times have to struggle with it.

Yoga for kids is highly beneficial for their growth, bone strength, flexibility of the body, and controlling colds and other minor afflictions. Besides, it also teaches children discipline and control over their body and mind. It has been observed that the kids who practice yoga have better concentration, appetite and sleep better.

Yoga also protects kids from the common cold as studies show that by observing children over a period of 12 months; more than 95 percent of children who practiced yoga did not catch a cold even when exposed to other kids who had symptoms.

Yoga for Kid - Discipline and Cure

Yoga is the Indian ancient science which has proved beyond any doubt that there is a deep relationship between the way we breathe and the way our body reacts to internal and external attacks by disease. By teaching yoga to kids from an early age, parents can protect their children from a number of common ailments while at the same promoting their growth and mental coordination.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

A peek inside my family...

AJA & I in Alabama (It was really early in the morning)

THIS IS OUR KIDS PRACTICING YOGA WITH CHEF CHEZ (THEIR AUNTIE)

OUR WATER BABIES




LIKE FATHER LIKE SON

THE WORD IS OUT: OPENING FLYER FOR YF

Looking for Lil’ Yogi’s to join me in
“Non-competitive” Mind/Body Health Maintenance.
YOGA-FLEAUX
Presents: Hatha Yoga for children.
Classes begin August 31st, 2009---5:30p.m. @ Karate Central on Keyser.
All children ages 5-12 are welcome.
Class will be held every Monday from 5:30-6:30p.m.
Yearly Registration fee is $15.00 (To hold your spot)
Tuition is $ 50 per month and students must purchase their own yoga mat before class. I have a limited number of mats available. There are many great sites on the web available to select from. On your first day of class- It is Very important that you arrive 15 minutes early and please always wear comfortable(not baggy) but appropriate clothes.
Parents: If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (318) 663-3324.
Namaste,
Wendy Steele-Assad

Please note that Yoga Fleaux does not represent any particular religion and is strictly a holistic practice. Simply a peaceful approach to children’s good health and wellness.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Me---all natur'al...








For the most part...I try to keep it pretty natural. I have found that I feel like me with minimum make-up and bed hair or braids. Not to say I cant do it up, but when I do; I find I'm way too worried about messing something up---smearing lipstick, Louisiana humidity kills curls anyway. Maybe it comes with age; maybe we all get to a content place where being who we are is actually okay. What a relief...
Ideas for Yoga Fleaux are coming on pretty thick today.
I'll announce dates and times very soon---Just ironing out some kinks:)
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Sunday, July 26, 2009

The Meaning of Namaste


"Nama" means "bow," "as" means "I," and "te" means "you." Therefore, "Namaste" literally means "bow me you" or "I bow to you."

To perform Namaste, we place the hands together at the heart chakra, close the eyes, and bow the head. It can also be done by placing the hands together in front of the third eye, bowing the head, and then bringing the hands down to the heart. This is an especially deep form of respect. Although in the West the word "Namaste" is usually spoken in conjunction with the gesture, in India, it is understood that the gesture itself signifies Namaste, and therefore, it is unnecessary to say the word while bowing.

We bring the hands together at the heart chakra to increase the flow of divine love. Bowing the head and closing the eyes helps the mind surrender to the divine in the heart. One can do Namaste to oneself as a meditation technique to go deeper inside the heart chakra; when done with someone else, it is also a beautiful, albeit quick, meditation.

For a teacher and student, Namaste allows two individuals to come together energetically to a place of connection and timelessness, free from the bonds of ego-connection. If it is done with deep feeling in the heart and with the mind surrendered, a deep union of spirits can blossom.

Ideally, Namaste should be done both at the beginning and at the end of class. Usually, it is done at the end of class because the mind is less active and the energy in the room is more peaceful. The teacher initiates Namaste as a symbol of gratitude and respect toward her students and her own teachers,and in return invites the students to connect with their lineage, thereby allowing the truth to flow — the truth that we are all one when we live from the heart.

Parents--Get a load of this....Consumed Kids





I posted this for "awareness" only. Many of us know this and get caught up in our daily lives and forget that we mold our children into what kind of people we want them to be. Its disturbing-This video is a hard pill to swallow because of the truth behind it. "We are a product of our environment".


So What is Hatha Yoga?Hatha Yoga is a fairly slow-paced, gentle and mellow form of Yoga which focuses on simple poses that comfortably flow from one to the other. Hatha Yoga is defined as ‘Ha’ the sun/male and ‘tha’ as the moon/female thus referring to the integration of opposites into a complete union. Like all forms of yoga, the goal of Hatha Yoga is to unite the mind, body and spirit.