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Let’s face it- it can feel a bit strange teaching kids yoga in a school environment! As both a kids yoga teacher and an experienced primary school teacher, I still found teaching yoga in the school environment a bit weird at first. It can feel like a collision of two very different worlds. The world of yoga where we are encouraged to listen to our bodies, be still, listen to our inner truth….. meets- the world of the school where we are encouraged to listen to others, follow instruction and – well, frankly conform- often ignoring our inner voice. My work now is predominantly in schools delivering yoga, mindfulness and well-being lessons and I wanted to share with you some reflections that I have about this. The honest truth about schools… Sometimes the space that you have in a school can feel like a ridiculous place to deliver a yoga/ mindfulness/ well-being lesson. I’m talking:
I could continue- I’ve experienced all of these and more (and I’m sure that many reading this would have more to add!) Sometimes the staff in school can feel at odds with what you are trying to achieve. This might look like staff:
Sometimes actually teaching within a school can feel overwhelming. This might be because:
I’ve experienced all of these issues and more and I still believe that teaching within schools is totally worth it because:
Here are some points that I think are important to know when working in schools. They may sound simplistic and obvious but I think they are easy to forget or not consider:
Practical ways to manage difficulties that may arise when working in schools Clear communication of expectations Before starting the classes, make sure that you are clear about what is expected of you and have discussions about your needs and expectations too. Also, be clear about who your main point of contact is for the school. When you are working at the school, communicate your needs and expectations clearly with adults and children.
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