The Art of Living Children & Teens - Mumbai

UTKARSHA YOGA
(For the age group 8 to 13 years)

To truly excel in life is an art and though much emphasis has traditionally been placed on higher academic achievement, more can be done to give children the tools to handle stress and live life to their fullest potential. The true measure of success is a happy, healthy, well-adjusted child that is able to
deal effectively with life's challenges. The Utkarsha Yoga course is a highly effective stress management and human values training program for children. A unique aspect of the program is a specific set of breathing techniques that systematically releases emotional and physical stress. Utkarsha Yoga students learn:
• The Six Golden Keys to Success Yoga and Breathing processes which help eliminate fear and anxiety
• Techniques that enhance focus and concentration
• Simple meditation and relaxation techniques
• Skills in conflict resolution, leadership, and team work . In order to be successful in life our young people need not only academic skills but also life skills. Through fun and laughter, Utkarsha Yoga students learn valuable lessons in sharing
with others, working and playing in harmony and developing a sense of belonging with others. Children become more self-expressive, comfortable and natural with diverse groups of people. Medha Yoga - Level 1
(For the age group 14 to 17 years)

The Medha Yoga (previously known as YES!) is a dynamic and innovative program
for teens which includes practical tools for releasing stress, techniques for mental focus and concentration, tools for dealing with negative emotions, leadership skills, problem-solving strategies, yoga exercises and community service. Teens learn techniques and skills that help them deal with the demands of school and work, relationships, friends, and parents, smoothly . Medha Yoga includes :
• Teens' physical, mental, social, and emotional development
• Breathing techniques to relieve stress and bring the mind into focus
• Dynamic games and yoga
• Practical knowledge to create awareness
• Experiential processes to develop problem-solving strategies
• Dynamic group discussions designed to help teens feel at ease in
challenging situations, increase confidence, withstand criticism and peer
pressure Experiential processes are designed to help teens rise above life's challenges, while maintaining enthusiasm and a deep reverence for all life.