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Akesia Whole Child
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AKESIA WHOLE CHILD
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The components of learning for this course:
- General Background in the Specialty Area of Teaching Yoga to Children: The study and understanding of all childhood developmental stages from age 2-15 and how the issues of each stage impact what is appropriate for teaching them. Also includes the understanding of the yoga teacher’s relationships with parents/guardians and developmental specialists and basic communication skills for conducting those relationships.
- Techniques, Training and Practice: Includes yoga-based practices appropriate for child development, such as asanas, asana-based movement, yoga-based games and activities, breathing techniques and chanting.
- Teaching Methodology: Includes knowledge of classroom techniques, lesson plans and group processing for children’s activities. Age-appropriate teaching skills for yoga class techniques (including how to phrase age-appropriate questions to a child) and effective communication skills (such as songs and stories) for working with children.
- Anatomy and Physiology: Anatomy and physiology related specifically to changes during child development and their application to yoga techniques. Includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc). Includes both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.).
- Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers: Includes basic yoga precepts as they relate to children and to teaching Yoga to children (e.g., the Yamas and Niyamas). Awareness of ethical behavior and state and local legal requirements as related to behavior with and supervision of children. Specific training in parameters and techniques of ethical touch with regard to teaching children. Basics of ethical language and behavior, both when parents or guardians are present and when they are not.
Meet your teachers
Cyndie Marler, E-RYT500, RCYT, RPYT, - Social Entrepreneur, Yoga Teacher and Trainer, Montessori Teacher, Founder of Akesia Wellness and Akesia Whole Child -For over thirty years, Cyndie has dedicated herself to the exploration and practice of yoga, traveling extensively through countries such as the United States, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and India. Her professional career initially took shape in the legal and insurance fields before transitioning into the nonprofit arena as a social entrepreneur. Driven by her profound love for the yogic lifestyle, she founded Akesia Wellness and Akesia Whole Child in Mumbai in 2013, a testament to her dedication to promoting holistic health.
Cyndie's yoga educational journey includes training at the Yoga Institute, the world’s oldest yoga school, located in Santa Cruz, Mumbai, and at Sattva Yoga Academy in Rishikesh. Through her Akesia Whole Child program, she has positively influenced the lives of numerous children across India, reaching both the urban landscape of Mumbai, the rural farming communities of southern Maharashtra and beyond.
Jaya Dharamdasani, RYT500, – Yoga Educator and Trainer- Founder of Yogaforkids in Mumbai Maharashtra
Certified RYT 500 hrs yoga alliance teacher and advanced training (900 hours) from The Yoga Institute, Mumbai, and a QCI Level 1 qualification for integrating yogic concepts into education. Holds a Bachelor of Commerce, started Yogaforkids in the year 2006, she has an experience in teaching yoga and mindfulness across all age groups in schools such as Beacon High School, Mount Litera International, and wellness centers like Akesia.
Authored Young One’s Yoga and Bloom with Yoga and contributed to textbooks on Yoga and Mental Health.(Bharatiya shiksha board) which is upgrading the curriculum as per the national education policy.
Jaya has been training teachers and has conducted workshops on yoga for children and educators globally, including Cambridge University and Times of India’s Equal Streets initiative. Skilled in integrating yoga with interdisciplinary teaching styles, sensory-motor activities, and mental health awareness through continuous learning from eminent yoga schools like BKS Iyengar and Kaivalyadhama.
Cyndie's yoga educational journey includes training at the Yoga Institute, the world’s oldest yoga school, located in Santa Cruz, Mumbai, and at Sattva Yoga Academy in Rishikesh. Through her Akesia Whole Child program, she has positively influenced the lives of numerous children across India, reaching both the urban landscape of Mumbai, the rural farming communities of southern Maharashtra and beyond.
Jaya Dharamdasani, RYT500, – Yoga Educator and Trainer- Founder of Yogaforkids in Mumbai Maharashtra
Certified RYT 500 hrs yoga alliance teacher and advanced training (900 hours) from The Yoga Institute, Mumbai, and a QCI Level 1 qualification for integrating yogic concepts into education. Holds a Bachelor of Commerce, started Yogaforkids in the year 2006, she has an experience in teaching yoga and mindfulness across all age groups in schools such as Beacon High School, Mount Litera International, and wellness centers like Akesia.
Authored Young One’s Yoga and Bloom with Yoga and contributed to textbooks on Yoga and Mental Health.(Bharatiya shiksha board) which is upgrading the curriculum as per the national education policy.
Jaya has been training teachers and has conducted workshops on yoga for children and educators globally, including Cambridge University and Times of India’s Equal Streets initiative. Skilled in integrating yoga with interdisciplinary teaching styles, sensory-motor activities, and mental health awareness through continuous learning from eminent yoga schools like BKS Iyengar and Kaivalyadhama.
Venue - Dr. Malik’s Farm, Hasapur, North Goa, India
Dr. Malik’s Farm represents the culmination of a shared passion for agriculture between Dr. Bhiwa Malik, a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and a retired Associate Professor from P.E.S. College, Farmagudi Ponda, and his son, Mr. Chaitanya Malik, a Computer Engineer turned Agripreneur. Their commitment extends beyond the mere enjoyment of farming; they aspire to transform this endeavor into a thriving business while inspiring others to consider agriculture as a viable career path. The farm features a functioning agricultural operation, a Gir Gaushala, and accommodations for visitors, all designed to enhance the farming experience.
Established in 2014, Dr. Malik’s Gir Gaushala has become a trailblazer for the A2 Milk brand in Goa. The father-son team embarked on this journey with a dedication to cultivating their ancestral land through organic practices. Although the path has been fraught with challenges, the rewards have been significant, encompassing not only the satisfaction derived from farming and the production of high-quality organic goods but also the opportunity to connect with a community of individuals eager to learn about this sustainable lifestyle.
https://drmaliksfarm.com/day-at-farm/
Established in 2014, Dr. Malik’s Gir Gaushala has become a trailblazer for the A2 Milk brand in Goa. The father-son team embarked on this journey with a dedication to cultivating their ancestral land through organic practices. Although the path has been fraught with challenges, the rewards have been significant, encompassing not only the satisfaction derived from farming and the production of high-quality organic goods but also the opportunity to connect with a community of individuals eager to learn about this sustainable lifestyle.
https://drmaliksfarm.com/day-at-farm/
Extracurricular Cultural Activities
The Konkan region is a treasure trove of natural beauty and cultural heritage, and we are excited to showcase a glimpse of its splendor during your stay with us. In the evenings following our classes, we invite you to participate in a series of optional events, all at no cost except for one special occasion: a guided tour of the magnificent Sawantwadi Palace, followed by a delightful dinner prepared by the gracious royal family.
In the time leading up to your arrival, the details of these events will be confirmed, but here's a glimpse of what you can expect to find.
In the time leading up to your arrival, the details of these events will be confirmed, but here's a glimpse of what you can expect to find.
- Bhajans and curation of local music and dance, costumes, myths and stories in the outdoor amphitheater
- farm to table dinner, curated by hosts around the local vegetables and spices, a cooking lesson of sorts then dinner to follow
- jungle trek hosted by local expert who can safely take us through jungle paths in the dark, curated by hosts around local fauna
- Chitrakathi artists performing Ramayana
- Rangoli lesson
- Sawantwadi palace tour and curation, dinner cooked by the king and queen of Sawantwadi, both revered chefs based in Mumbai
- Folk dancing and sari dressing (women from the village will be there to show women how to put on 9-yard sari and men to wear lunghi), with gifts of sari given to the women and dhoti for men
- Visit to the host’s gir gaushala and lecture on history of Indian Cow and Panchgavya
- Other experts from the region can come to discuss and teach Somyaj and Nadi Pariksha, Agni Hotra, Art of Living meditation protocol, etc.,
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Learning Anatomy
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The ancient Indian science of yoga places great emphasis on learning and understanding the subtle mechanics of the chakras. In the ancient science of pranayama (the yoga of conscious breathing), various methods to identify the presence of the movement of energy in the body are prescribed. By mastering these techniques, Yogis can accomplish much by using the least possible amount of energy.
In this program, we will be discussing the subtle aspects of the chakra centers and how they interact with and enhance or impede local and systemic health of the human body. The nervous and circulatory systems are certainly vehicles to move physical impulses and blood, however the messages of the chakra system, while subtle, are no less essential in their affect on holistic health.
In thinking about and examining the location and shape of the chakra system as described in literature pertaining to chakras, we will overlap this system onto the map of human body’s anatomy in an effort to teach children in a fun, active, and creative way how the two systems work together to keep us healthy.
The highlights of the program are outlined below:
In this program, we will be discussing the subtle aspects of the chakra centers and how they interact with and enhance or impede local and systemic health of the human body. The nervous and circulatory systems are certainly vehicles to move physical impulses and blood, however the messages of the chakra system, while subtle, are no less essential in their affect on holistic health.
In thinking about and examining the location and shape of the chakra system as described in literature pertaining to chakras, we will overlap this system onto the map of human body’s anatomy in an effort to teach children in a fun, active, and creative way how the two systems work together to keep us healthy.
The highlights of the program are outlined below:
- 32 hours of training - $200.00
- 5 online video sessions
- 10 contact hours and 22 non-contact hours
- Online sessions are conducted via Zoom
- Online sessions' timezone: U.S. Mountain Daylight Time (GMT -6)
- This program includes a beautifully illustrated manual for use in teaching this module in your own children's programs
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One World - Learning Yoga Through Travel and Culture
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In this program, children are going to become acquainted with people and children who dress differently, look differently, and even speak differently than themselves. They will learn many things about the world and the people and children just like themselves that inhabit it. This kind of exposure is boundless - the more we can show diversity to children in a fun and adventurous way, the more the values of curiosity, acceptance and unity are inculcated in them from a very young age, resulting in well-rounded adults who respect people, art, history and different cultures.
One World will introduce children to new foods, exotic animals, songs, stories, dance and rhymes, and amazing and sometimes bizarre traditions from all over the world. There are lots of surprises along the way that, in our experience, makes this an unforgettable experience for our little world travelers!
This program could be what inspires a child to become a Japanese chef, a Russian language teacher, or even an architect after seeing the amazing works of Gaudi in Barcelona! We will learn to speak words from many different languages, make art inspired by world locations, and even learn to cook ethnic foods. At the end of each country visit, we will reinforce their learning with a yoga class in the theme of each country.
The highlights of the program are outlined below:
One World will introduce children to new foods, exotic animals, songs, stories, dance and rhymes, and amazing and sometimes bizarre traditions from all over the world. There are lots of surprises along the way that, in our experience, makes this an unforgettable experience for our little world travelers!
This program could be what inspires a child to become a Japanese chef, a Russian language teacher, or even an architect after seeing the amazing works of Gaudi in Barcelona! We will learn to speak words from many different languages, make art inspired by world locations, and even learn to cook ethnic foods. At the end of each country visit, we will reinforce their learning with a yoga class in the theme of each country.
The highlights of the program are outlined below:
- 32 hours of training - $200.00
- 5 online video sessions
- 10 contact hours and 22 non-contact hours
- Online sessions are conducted via Zoom
- Online sessions' timezone: U.S. Mountain Daylight Time (GMT -6)
- This program includes a beautifully illustrated manual for use in teaching this module in your own children's programs
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Trauma-Informed Yoga
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A growing number of studies are finding that specialized yoga programs can benefit youth who have experienced trauma.
The core elements of yoga practice, such as breath work, postures, and meditation, help to equip youth with skills to handle stress and trauma-responses.
A trauma-informed yoga practice can strengthen the mind and body connection, helping to reduce overstimulation and reactivity, and encourage relaxation. Yoga can help give youth the power to reclaim control of their bodies and experiences.
The highlights of the program are outlined below:
The core elements of yoga practice, such as breath work, postures, and meditation, help to equip youth with skills to handle stress and trauma-responses.
A trauma-informed yoga practice can strengthen the mind and body connection, helping to reduce overstimulation and reactivity, and encourage relaxation. Yoga can help give youth the power to reclaim control of their bodies and experiences.
The highlights of the program are outlined below:
- 32 hours of training - $200.00
- 5 online sessions
- 10 contact hours and 22 non-contact hours
- Online sessions are conducted via Zoom
- Online sessions' timezone: U.S. Mountain Daylight Time (GMT -6)
- This program includes a beautifully illustrated manual for use in teaching this module in your own children's programs
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