References & Resources Supporting Yoga Calm® Principles
References & Resources
Lynea and Jim Gillen developed Yoga Calm from more than 30 years of yoga practice, classroom work and counseling with children – including those with ADHD, anxiety and severe behavioral disorders. This experience is backed by a wealth of research demonstrating the benefits of yoga, emotional/social skills games and counseling techniques as applied within the Yoga Calm program. These benefits include:
- Improved discipline and concentration
- Increased self-esteem and confidence
- Higher academic achievement
- Decreased anxiety and increased ability to relax
- Reduced hyperactivity and impulsiveness
- Better physical, mental and emotional health and flexibility
- Increased trust, compassion, teamwork and leadership skills
- Enriched imaginative life
- Integration of physical, emotional and cognitive experiences
- Development of healthy life habits
Follow the links below to learn more about the research and sources supporting programs like Yoga Calm.
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