Yoga is a gift of mindfulness that can help bring active minds into union with active bodies and can help kids learn to control both. Our dream is to teach and share the transformational benefits of yoga with children, teachers and parents seeking balance in their lives. We want to give them tools to manage their physical and emotional responses to life. We want kids to learn to reach for the wisdom within themselves which will enable them to connect with their bodies and feel empowered and confident.
"Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape." Michael McGriffy, MD
Community Service
We are the Atlanta chapter of Karma Krew! www.karmakrew.com Karma Krew is a non-profit, charitable organization whose personal mantra is "Do Good Things". It is Karma Krew's mission to infuse the world with more positive energy by promoting acts of kindness, service, and community outreach in its many forms. We are advocates of action with deep roots in the belief that being of service to others is ultimately the catalyst for our own self transformation. Cheryl taught the first class at South Bend Park. After the Laughter Family Yoga we painted park benches and cleaned up the park. The Atlanta chapter of Karma Krew will be planning service projects for the rest of 2008 in the Atlanta area. Next month Alison and Marsha are teaching Doga! If you are interested in learning more about our group, contact atlanta@karmakrew.org!
Our House is a safe haven where a parent can confidently leave her child while she seeks employment and permanent housing. 100 percent of donations from Cheryls Ha Ha Hot class goes to Our House.
Central Night Shelter is a winter night shelter for men. Katie Bashor is the director. Cheryl and Katie teach the men on Sunday afternoons.
Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta
Cheryl teaches at their annual health fair.
Our Training
Here are just a few of the organizations that we've trained with.
Radiant Child Yoga Program Levels 1,2,and 3
www.yogakids.com
Yoga Alliance - supports yoga teachers and the diversity and integrity of yoga.
CorePower Yoga has created a dynamic, challenging program that combines strength, sweat and spirituality.
Laughter Yoga International
The official website of the Dr. Kataria School of Laughter Yoga, the creator of Laughter Yoga as we know it today, worldwide.
Add Laughter Craig and Helen Whitley are laughter yoga trainers.
Stott Pilates
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Amy Haysman, CYKT, M.S. Edhttp://www.yogakidsatlanta.com/people/index.cfm Amy has a Masters Degree in Education and over 15
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Cheryl Crawford, CYKT, RYT, B.S. Ed., TSShttp://www.yogakidsatlanta.com/people/index.cfm Cheryl has a professional background in education serving as a reading and curriculum specialist in the Fulton County School system. She was a classroom teacher for 12 years before giving birth to triplet girls. She had been consistently practicing yoga for 3 years when she decided to join her passions by teaching yoga to children. Cheryl has taught yoga to the children of Atlanta since Decatur Yoga and Pilates studio opened in 2003. She teaches YogaKids, YogaTeens, GroundedKids, Family Yoga, and Hot Core Power. She is a registered teacher with Yoga Alliance and is certified to teach YogaKids, Radiant Child, Laughter Yoga, Correlation Vinyasa Yoga,and Hot Core Power Yoga. She is also trained in Stott Pilates. Cheryl is a Certified YogaKids Trainer. She was instrumental in developing the YogaKids Tools for Schools program and loves training school teachers from all over the world. She now uses her background as a Teacher Support Specialist by serving as the "Teachers with Tools" coordinator for YogaKids International. She has found that wherever you are, be it a classroom, a faculty or PTA meeting, or the grocery store, it is essential to create positive energy. Teaching kids to be responsible for creating that energy in the classroom is very powerful. Her dream is to spread the gift of yoga to children everywhere. |
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