#052 - How to Create an Inclusive, Accessible, & Trauma-Informed Yoga Class with Larissa Noto
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Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Larissa Noto of The Lovely Little Lotus Yoga as they talk about an important topic for our community of yoga educators: "How do we ensure that our kids yoga classes are inclusive, accessible, and trauma-informed, so that all children feel seen, heard, and understood?"
From her unique experience as a lawyer and a yoga therapist, Larissa specializes in teaching trauma-informed kids yoga classes to ensure that the experience is accessible to all ages and abilities. Larissa explains what "trauma-informed yoga" means and why it's important to be mindful of potential trauma in your classes.
Larissa also shares tips for yoga educators on how to use a trauma-informed lens when planning and teaching yoga classes. Don't miss this incredibly important and informative discussion about the importance of being trauma-aware.
Find Larissa here: Website: https://www.thelovelylittlelotus.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelovelylittlelotus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelovelylittlelotus Trauma-Informed Yoga & Mindfulness: https://childlighteducationcompany.com/yoga-teacher-trainings/trauma-informed-yoga-mindfulness-for-youth/
🧘🏽♂️🧘♀️🧘🏿♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.
Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/
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