DTN Podcast guest Tairi Grace, LCSW outlines a school's unique approach to incorporating yoga into the daily routine of students from preschool through 12th grade. It begins with a combined session for 5th to 12th graders, offering various yoga activities led by different staff members, some of whom are trained yoga teachers. Activities range from nature walks and meditation to physical asanas and games for younger students. Following this, kinder through 4th graders join for their session. The strategy aims to foster a sense of community among students. However, it's noted that not all high schoolers find yoga appealing and may opt for an academic start to their day instead. The speaker relates this to personal experiences of encouraging their own children to try new experiences like yoga.
00:00 Introduction to Our Unique School Approach
00:13 The Morning Routine: Yoga and Community Building
00:48 Addressing Skepticism: High Schoolers and Yoga
01:01 Personal Reflections on Encouraging Yoga