When I agreed to conduct Yoga session for a kids camp in June, I had no idea of the gender composition.
So I brought my luggageful of toys and was ready to practice.
Lo and behold! Boys made the majority of the group. The ages ranged from pre school to 12.
The boys were restless and was not able to focus initially.
Their idea of yoga was conventional
They were not able to give their attention and were even throwing toys at each other.
Totally normal for active kids.
But I told them Yoga is about respect! Unless they respect each other we will not proceed.
I think they were taken aback a little. However after that the session was rather enjoyable.
They were able to actually stay still during eating(cut apples) meditation. For the first time, they said the apple was so sweet and appreciate the texture and what they had in their mouth.
During savasana, the group actually lie down and there was quite.
I hope the kids did take something home with and apply some of the new found knowledge.
