Bloom Yoga in Schools (BYIS)
Bloom’s kids yoga focuses on educating the “whole child”. We successfully integrate yoga into the classroom, helping students to excel academically, socially, and physically. Classes are inclusive and non-competitive and kids are encouraged to move at their own unique level and ability. Classes can be customized to your current curriculum to reinforce classroom learning.
Emotional Benefits
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Promotes self awareness and self control.
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Improves self confidence and self esteem.
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Teaches valuable life tools that help kids be happy and develop resiliency to deal with challenges with an open mind and heart.
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It is fun, engaging, creative and playful!
Mental Benefits
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Improves focus, concentration and academic performance
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Gives kids a mental break to recharge, digest, and integrate course work
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Improves quality and duration of sleep
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Teaches kids how to relax and cope with stress and anxiety
Social Benefits
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Increases sense of community within the school
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Encourages optimism and helps kids develop a practice of loving kindness.
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Improves listening skills and participation.
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Less bullying
Physical Benefits
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Improves strength and athletic performance
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Increases balance, coordination and bodily awareness
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Increases flexibility, alignment, and core strength
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Increases confidence in physical abilities and Instills values of life-long fitness
Bloom Preschool
Bloom preschool classes use movements, music, books, relaxation and crafts to introduce kids to yoga in a fun and engaging way.
We focus on developing fine motor skills, physical strength and self regulation.
Bloom kid’s yoga classes plant the seed for lifetime fitness and promote early literacy, musicality, creativity and FUN!
Bloom in Elementary School (Grades K to 6)
We explore yoga postures through the use of books, music and themes (environment, cultures and countries). BYIS helps kids to develop a positive healthy attitude towards their bodies and teaches them how to manage their emotions.
We employ various teaching techniques to reach kid’s with different learning styles.
Bloom Teens (Junior High and High School)
BYIS empowers adolescents to shape their own existence with skillful-living tools such as self-regulation, self-inquiry, and self-care.
BYIS targets Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies, including stress management, emotion and behavior regulation, self-appreciation and confidence, and strong relationship skills.
Each BYIS session creates a safe environment during the regular school day for teens to cultivate mindfulness, which develops into compassionate awareness of self and others. The BYIS program builds a sense of community and connectedness for students within their school.
BYIS incorporates breathing exercises, warm-ups, group and partnered activities, yoga postures, music, relaxation, and meditation techniques to strengthen students’ awareness of the connection between their minds and their physical bodies.
Class Length Guidelines: (60 min minimum charge)
30 min (Recommended for grades K – 3)
45 min (Recommended for grades 4 – 8)
60 min (Recommended for grades 9 – 12)
These are recommendations based on age but we can adjust the length of length of classes to suit your needs. Class length can be extended incorporating art and creative activities to help re-enforce learning on the theme.
Janice L, Special Needs Teacher
Cathy's classes had a profound impact on my special needs students. Her classes are adaptable and inclusive, allowing every child to participate. I've noticed improvements in their motor skills, coordination, and body awareness, which translate into better self-confidence and social interactions. Cathy taught the kids tools to reduce anxiety and sensory overload, allowing them to better engage in learning.
Ciara G, Preschool Educator
I'm very impressed with Cathy, she is kind, patient and in general fantastic. Her class plans keep the children active and interested! Everything is age appropriate and promotes gross motor development! Most importantly it’s fun!!
Sarah M, Grade 1 Teacher
The kids look forward to Cathy’s interactive and playful yoga sessions. Her classes promote physical activity and spark imagination and creativity. The kids love pretending to be animals or characters from their favourite stories. The best part is that they carry this enthusiasm and joy into other learning..