yogajiva

Children are born natural yogis. Babies are highly flexible and enjoy deep breathing which literally ripples like waves through their bodies. As children grow and develop, life gets busier with greater opportunities and higher expectancies. Children have the opportunity for so much stimulation from school, activities, clubs and multimedia. All sensory information is processed by the mind and body which means that at times children are simply over stimulated. Yoga allows time for children to readjust and settle themselves so that they are neither under- or over-stimulated. The practice of yoga – asana (postures), breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation – creates harmony of the mind, body and spirit. This can help with a range of areas, including concentration, learning, flexibility, strength and self-expression.

Di has children of her own who practice yoga with her. She initially trained with Yoga Bugs and also completed their Yoga’d up training for older children. She has worked within primary and secondary schools and provided taster days at community colleges. She has also taught the local cubs and scouts. Di has recently completed the British Wheel of Yoga childrens’ module with Michelle Cheesbrough. This enable her to refine her techniques further and incorporate the many aspects of yoga.

Di is available to teach within schools at primary or secondary level.

She currently teaches at Shute Community Primary School near Axminster, providing yoga as part of the curriculum.