Find out what the popular media is saying about why Yoga for Kids is important.

New York Times
March 24th, 2002

Yoga is not common in the American classroom yet. But it is increasingly becoming part of the physical education curriculum nationwide. “San Francisco's yoga in the schools program was prompted by the failure of 74 percent of California public school students to meet state fitness requirements,” said Gloria Siech, a physical education content specialist for the San Francisco public schools.

Tea-Shall Britton, 9, taught yoga to her mother, Tawanna Granger, a freelance nurse, and now they do it together in their living room in Chinatown. “We become partners,” said Ms. Granger, a single mother, “It helps us focus.”

Time Magazine for Kids
Sept. 20, 2002

Fewer than one in four children get 20 minutes of vigorous activity daily. On in four kids get no physical education in school, according to P.E. 4 life, a group that promotes fitness for kids.

“Verb means action and action is the focus of this campaign,” said Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson. “It is part of President Bush’s Healthier U.S. program. The President has been urging the country to exercise more because statistics show that too many American of all ages are overweight and unfit. Better health is an important national goal, says the president. A healthier America is a stronger America.”

Yoga Journal
Sept/Oct 2000

Kids who fail to thrive find themselves labeled ADD, ADHA, LD, BD. But the real problem often lies with other letters: TV , VCR and PC now fill in for fresh air, vigorous play and abundant interaction with people who care.

When teaching in schools, Wenig has had teachers express amazement that children diagnosed with attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) can, in yoga class, lie still or sit quietly. “I just do what yoga has done for thousands of years," says Wenig." These are proven techniques that really work"

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