Activity Guide Autumn 2018 | Page 47

Youth & Teen • Youth & Teen • Youth & Teen • Youth & Teen • Youth & Teen • Youth & Teen YOGA & MINDFULNESS NEW Yoga for Kids Age: 7-9 Silly yoga sequences enhance concentration skills while refining large motor coordination. Yoga games teach cooperative play and refine listening skills which are essential for success in school. Little yogis learn best through social interaction, repetition and play. Through simple meditation and visualization, ideas such as peace, respect, gratitude and acceptance will be presented at an age-appropriate level. Instructor: Barb LoCicero. Min/Max: 4/12. No Class: 11/24. [JR] Held at Spring Avenue Recreation Center CODE DAY DATE CLS TIME R/NR FEE 112654 112661 Sa Sa 9/8-10/13 10/27-12/8 Six Siz 10:15-11A 10:15-11A $54/$81 $54/$81 Mindfulness for Kids & Tweens Age: 6-14 Mindfulness training provides a toolbox that helps your child build more self-awareness and cultivate inner resilience. Your child will learn: skills to regulate emotions and thoughts and boost self-esteem; strategies to cope with anxiety and stress; techniques to improve attention and concentration; ways to increase feelings of calm and self-acceptance; practices to cultivate compassion and communicate well with others. Instructor: Shantal Alonso. Min/Max: 3/10. [JM] Held at Main Street Recreation Center CODE AGE DAY DATE 112292 112293 6-11 12-14 Sa Sa 9/15-9/29 Three 12/1-12/15 Three CLS TIME R/NR FEE 9:10-9:50A 10:10-10:50A $58/$87 $58/$87 NEW Mindful Family Rituals: Daily Habits for Wellness & Happiness Age: 5 & Up (For the Whole Family) Learn how to weave mindfulness into everyday family rituals to help you and your child(ren) experience more presence and ease, increase self-awareness, build empathy, nurture self-esteem, and cultivate resilience. Using breathing meditation, yoga, mindful play, kindness and gratitude games, mindful listening, affirmations, art and mindful communication, we will plant the seeds of calm and wellness for you and your family. This course is designed for parents and child(ren) to attend together. Instructor: Shantal Alonso. Min/Max: 4/20. [JM] Held at Spring Avenue Recreation Center CODE DAY DATE CLS TIME R/NR FEE 112294 112295 112296 112297 Sa Sa Sa Sa 9/22-9/29 10/13 11/10-11/17 12/1 Two One Two One 1-2:30P 9:30A-12P 9:15-10:45A 12:30-3P $56/$84 $56/$84 $56/$84 $56/$84 NEW Kindness Matters: Empathy & Compassion in Kids NEW Build Self-Esteem, Confidence & Resilience Age: 5+ Plant the seeds of peace and happiness in this engaging workshop designed to empower your child to be positive, confident, and strong. We will use playful games, mindfulness, affirmations, visualizations, gratitude, rituals, and more to help your child develop a positive self- image and maximize their potential. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend to learn these tools and integrate them into lessons at home. Instructor: Shantal Alonso. Min/Max: 4/20. [JM] Held at Spring Avenue Recreation Center Age: 5+ We will use role playing, games, compassionate communication and mindfulness practices to help children build their emotional intelligence, cultivate empathy, and speak with awareness and compassion. We will learn how to recognize and understand others’ needs and feelings and walk in their shoes, how to recognize and respond to bullying, and how to express your own needs and feelings with courage. We will also practice mindful listening, self-compassion, and acts of kindness. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend to learn the mindful communication process and integrate these lessons at home. Instructor: Shantal Alonso. Min/Max: 4/20. [JM] CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE Held at Spring Avenue Recreation Center 112300 112301 Sa Sa 9/15 12/15 10:30A-12P 1-2:30P $38/$57 $38/$57 CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 112298 112299 Sa Sa 10/20 11/3 9:15-10:45A 1-2:30P $38/$57 $38/$57 47 • Yo