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Want to help support with time & other resources? Call or email to make a difference with this valuable program.
Standing on Your Own Two FeetTM is a non-profit program of Holiday's Health & Fitness Yoga. The objective of the program is to encourage the development of potential in young people through the practice & wisdom of yoga. The course emphasizes fitness with awareness, personal development, self-esteem, & the importance of lifelong health habits.
Open to young people ages 11 - 18 of all fitness levels, & to full-time teachers of teens.
Students can join at any time.
Life can seem crazy enough as it is. Throw in school, parents, friends, and social activities and it can seem a bit overwhelming.
Yoga is a fun & adventurous way to learn the strength, balance, & flexibility needed to navigate through life.
Yoga combines physical fitness & flexibility with balance of perspective.
- Learning about our strengths & capabilities will help to develop a positive self-image.
- Relaxation & breathing exercises will demonstrate ways to deal with stress & anxiety.
- Strength-building poses will build courage & invite the confidence needed to jump the next hurdle - whatever that might be.
Come ready to enjoy an hour of focus on becoming all the person you can be: mind, body, & spirit.
Bring:
- Comfy clothes
- notebook
- water
- bare feet
- empty stomach
Pre-registration is required for all free classes
Locations:
- Holiday's Health & Fitness Yoga
- Portland High Schools, Middle Schools, & special teen programs
- Conferences and Workshops
Celebrating Teens and Teachers! Come to four consecutive classes & WIN PRIZES!
Winners: All you need to do is show up! There are prizes for everyone! Invite your friends & Full-time Teachers of teens to Yoga!!! The more teens & teachers you bring, the bigger the prize!
Here's what to do:
- Every time you come to class, you will be awarded a point. Bring a friend with you and get 2 points, bring 3 friends, 3 points...you get the idea. Preregistration is required for all classes & workshops.
- Sign in and indicate who your guest is, so points can be tallied accurately.
- Come to class as many times as you want, bring as many guests as you can.
- Collect your prize - talk to Holiday after or before class for mats, clothing, and more.
NOW is a great time to share yoga with your best friends & your favorite teachers!
Course Curriculum - Students are free to join at any time
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Principles |
Elements |
Exercises |
| Week 1: |
Foundation & Self Awareness |
Stability, balance, sensing, breathing & energy |
Feet, legs, spine, shoulders, posture inversion |
| Week 2: |
Wisdom, Power, & Taking Control |
Strength, flexibility, intelligent choices, & self-direction |
Exercise sequences using inversions, strength, & relaxation |
| Week 3: |
Creating Balance |
Focus, centering, & support |
Eyes, foundation, & balance |
| Week 4: |
Exploring Solutions |
Problem-solving |
Identify problems & find solutions |
| Week 5: |
Health Habits |
Practice & self-discipline |
Attitude, review exercises |
| Week 6: |
Telling the Truth |
Sharing, trust, & compassion |
Partner work, chest openers, backbends |
| Week 7: |
Responding to Change |
Flexibility, strength, & courage |
Twists, backbends |
| Week 8: |
Lifelong Learning |
Commitment, support systems |
Group work, flowing sequences |
Holiday also recommends: (click the link to learn more)
Young Adult & Family Retreats at Deer Park Monastery
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