Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Bent on Learning



BENT ON LEARNING is a unique nonprofit organization that offers instruction in yoga and meditation to students in grades K through 12 in New York City public schools and youth centers as a means of reducing stress and improving concentration, self-esteem, and overall health. Their mission is to improve the physical fitness and cognitive, social, and emotional skills school students by providing regular instruction in yoga and meditation. Teachers have at least 7 years experience practicing yoga and are required to have a 200 hour teaching certification and complete either a Social Action Teacher Training or Children's yoga course. Every $5 donated to the organization gives 1 child 1 yoga class. Keep that in mind while visiting their website!!
www.bentonlearning.org

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Hello. I have a quick question. Would you mind replying via private e-mail? Thanks!