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Bent On Learning offers yoga classes to
students in grades K-12 in public schools
throughout New York City. We
also offer workshops to teachers to incorporate
simple yoga techniques and mindfulness training
into their teaching.
How do I get yoga classes
at my school?
If the school cannot afford
yoga, what can I do to get yoga in my school?
How can the staff at my
school get yoga?
Why Bent On Learning?
How
do I get yoga classes at my school?
- Determine your budget
The first step is to prepare a budget.
Bent On Learning yoga classes cost $50
per class. Mats cost $8 each, plus a flat
shipping cost of about $25. Bent On Learning
charges an additional 10% coordination
fee, based on the total cost of the program.
- Contact Jennifer Ford at jennifer@bentonlearning.org
After you have established your budget,
contact Jennifer and she will prepare
a contract for your school and work out
any remaining details with you.
If
the school cannot afford to pay for yoga,
what can I do to get yoga classes at my
school?
- Research all your options:
Schools can apply for grants (generally
for Phys. Ed.) through the Department
of Education;
Approach the P.T.A. to raise money or
to reallocate funds in the existing budget
for a yoga program;
Rally your school to organize a fundraiser
to raise money for yoga classes.
- Apply to our Adopt-A-School Program
If none of the above options work, you
may apply to be “adopted”
through our Adopt-A-School Campaign that
occurs every year in the Fall. Click
here
for details.
How
can the staff at my school get yoga?
- There are many ways to work out providing
yoga to schools’ staff.
Please contact Jennifer at jennifer@bentonlearning.org
for more details.
Why BENT
ON LEARNING?
- With no need for high cost equipment
or a large space, Bent On Learning yoga
classes are an excellent alternative for
phys ed in urban public schools where
space, athletic equipment and funds are
limited
- Bent On Learning gives children who
need physical activity the most -those
who tend to be sidelined by competitive
sports- an opportunity for exercise in
a supportive, non-competitive environment
- Bent On Learning's yoga education program
includes a written, 15-week lesson plan
for three different age levels(Grades
K-3, 4-8 and 9-12), student handouts with
illustrated poses, tools for students
to evaluate their fitness levels, and
a take-home mat for each student to encourage
a regular practice
- Bent On Learning yoga classes are aligned
with New York State and National Physical
Education Standards.
- Bent On Learning hires only qualified
yoga teachers with a minimum of seven
years of practice and teacher certification
- Bent On Learning offers a support network
for yoga teachers to share their experience
and wisdom
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