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The aftermath of Hurricane Irene has been devastating to the families in our area. Driving around, I can hardly believe my eyes. My heart breaks. The water level of the Rahway River has come down now, but debris is everywhere. Fortunately, The Mill and our studio space at Alluem was spared. Water did fill the basement in entirety, but there was no damage to the main level of the building. We are dry and we have power. We are open and classes are running on their regular schedule. We are amongst the lucky few in town and we are so grateful.
Ages 12-17: Let your teen's yoga practice be the path for discovering their passions, their purpose, and their strengths. As we strengthen our bodies on the mat, we strengthen also our minds and our hearts. Through age appropriate discussions, journaling, meditation, and lots of yoga, hearts will open and they will learn what it means to take their practice off the mat and into the world.
Ages 8-11: This summer allow your child to learn about taking their practice off the mat and into the world. As we strengthen our bodies on the mat, we strengthen also our minds and our hearts. Yoga is more then just the poses - it's also about giving back - to ourselves, to each other, and to the world. Let them connect with nature by the river, with each other through partner poses and games, and with themselves through journaling, crafts, and of course yoga!
Ages 4-7: Get ready for a Storytime Yoga Adventure! With the use of picture books, storytelling, and imaginative play, we will make reading come alive as we move and stretch! Your child will walk away with their very own Yoga Adventure Book that they will make and star in!
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When a child learns to give, the child learns to be grateful."On my many trips to Hong Kong and mainland China (Shanghai), I pick up various denominations of currency. I was planning to incorporate this colorful aspect of Asian culture into my presentation. When I did my presentation on China, I gave the kids a homework assignment. Each kid received a piece of currency ranging from 50 Hong Kong Dollars to 5000 Yuan. They were told to convert it to US Dollars, for which they had the necessary rate of exchange. Next, I told them that the class would total up the individual amounts for each student and I would donate that amount to the charity of their choosing. They of course choose Haiti."After calculating the conversion, the children then collectively decided (in the traditional "Heads Down Thumbs Up" fashion) on where they would donate the money that was collected from the assignment. The children picked Alluem Yoga's Off the Mat into the World Global Seva Challenge - Haiti 2012. Several of the students who attend Alluem Kid's Yoga classes knew of the fundraiser that has been going on since the end of last year. The children know how important this cause is to Gina, who will be travelling to Haiti once her $20,000 goal is reached by February 2012. Even a year after the devastating earthquake, the people of Haiti still need our help. The children of Brookside School have taken part in becoming that help. They chose to donate the $466.20 dollars to this cause (and the Student Council donated an additional $500 to the cause!). While accepting the donation, Gina and I, were truly touched by the love that filled the classroom this day. Through giving, our hearts grow stronger.
January 12th marks the one year anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
We will learn about the children in Haiti today, dedicate our practice to them and make prayer flags with our handprints to show that we care. Prayer Flags are traditionally made to help promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. Stop by ANYTIME during the day to make a flag of your own marked by your hand or foot print to be displayed by the river in support of those practicing throughout the day. These flags will later travel to Haiti with Gina to help spread the good will and love. (Suggested Flag Donation $20.)
