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AHIMSA* and the CALMING KIDS (CK) Program
November 20th, 2008 by Dee Marie

Calming Kids Workshop – Boulder, CO from BVMA on Vimeo.(The Video can be viewed full screen )

CALMING KIDS: Creating a Non-Violent World

 

CALMING KIDS (CK) is an innovative bully-proofing program for pre-school through high-school aged students. Founded on the yogic principle AHIMSA, meaning non-violence, CK blends yoga with non-violent communication techniques to develop an attitude of non-violence toward the self, toward peers, and toward the community. CKs award-winning, scientifically-proven curriculum improves anger management, increases concentration, reduces stress, improves physical well-being, and causes more
effective, compassionate communication.

CALMING KIDS has proven it works! In order to improve student behavior and education, we want your help to reach more children and classrooms with our CK Teacher Training Program. Learn this easy six day system now in one day.
In order to expand the program, Dee Marie instructs yoga teachers, school teachers and school counselors, along with any and all educational and healthcare professionals for a one day workshop. The CK teacher training workshops will provide teachers with a lesson plan of how to use classical yoga techniques as an intervention method for reducing bullying and aggressive behavior and increasing concentration in the Elementary and Middle School systems.

CONCLUSION:
If children are exposed to yoga by a knowledgeable and experienced teacher a dramatic decrease in violence and aggression occurs. Only a 4 ½ hour exposure to yoga over a period of two weeks has been shown to result in up to a 93% decrease in aggressive behavior in 4th and 5th grade children.
The results obtained in this study confirm that classical yoga which addresses the body, mind and spirit is an elegant tool for implementing behavioral changes when administered correctly to elementary age children.

*AHIMSA is a non-profit organization that develops and implements nonviolence programs for children, education, and health professionals.
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2 Responses  
  • ivy writes:
    September 30th, 20094:30 amat

    just trying to find something my child and i can do together and to help him calm down and focus better.

           
  • Dee Marie writes:
    October 1st, 20099:02 pmat

    Hi Ivy-

    One of the most effective things for younger children is creative visualization. Talk your son through a mental vacation, i.e. a walk in the woods, a visit to the beach, etc. Children respond well to a calming fantasy and a relaxation response should occur.

    For older children, there are a variety of breathing and concentration practices which we address in my Calming Kids Training. You can go to the website and purchase the YOGA KEEPS ME Calm, Fit and Focused. After purchasing the book, refer specifically to page 7 which is good for all ages.

    Namaste,
    Dee Marie

           


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