2. The vision & Mission
To revive and spread love for the ancient Indian practice of Yoga amongst every child To condition the body, mind and soul of every child starting from toddlers to teens. To use innovative programs in order to facilitate well balanced development of children physically, emotionally and mentally

3. The principles
Yogaforkids offers traditional yoga techniques recreated in a playful, simple and fun way
The multiple intelligence theory proposed by Howard Gardener is the foundation upon which we build up our program as we strongly believe that each child learns differently and is endowed with unique potential
Reading, story telling, art, craft, music, cooking and earth care blend seamlessly with yoga movements to educate the whole child

4. about jaya dharamdasani
YOGA FOR KIDS was born in the year 2006 by certified children's yoga instructor and entrepreneur Jaya Dharamdasani
Certified yoga teacher from Yoga Institute, Santa Cruz, Mumbai
Certified participant on Brain-Gym and Sensory Motor Activities, by U.S. Presenter Shoshana Shamberg
Participated in the Yoga Foundations Training Program at Hongkong (Head Office- Newyork,Founder & director "Marsha Wenig“
Author of "Young Ones Yoga" with Fafa & Juno- Level 1 & 2
Overall a hands on & a proactive person with an objective to build up optimistic and stress free minds of the next generation, to enable them to face daily challenges of life

7. TEACHER TRAINING FOR THE EYP DISCOVER a NEW CAREER PATH
It’s never too late to learn techniques which will better prepare us as teachers, parents or care takers of little ones
This program will give you all the skills and more to put children on an early path toward constant self-discovery and inquisitiveness
This program will benefit the teachers in keeping physically, mentally, and emotionally happy , healthy and stress free

8. ALL ROUND DEVELOPMENT FOR KIDS
The tender years of childhood present an intense period of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Learning these skills early in life can improve:-
academic performance
self-esteem
classroom behaviours
concentration
emotional balance

9. Yoga for Kids Curriculum
The program employs these creative ways to connect with children through yoga Use of the following in planning each class age appropriately:
Yoga songs, rhymes and music
Creative games
Health Cafe
Dramatization & role play
Phonetics with poses
Affirmations
Picture talk with aids
Brain gym exercises
Lessons with Theme
Environmental studies
Cleanliness & Hygiene
Character building with moral stories using puppets

10. Allied topics covered in the program include
Surya Namaskar with mantras
What are Chakras?
Use of multiple intelligence theory
Props and their importance in teaching
Brain gym Theory
Visualizations
Elements of Nature