Yoga Club: Kids yoga in Daubeney School 2023

Aim

Our aim is to bring Yoga Club to Daubeney school as a way to support children with their mental health and wellbeing.

We believe that breath-led  yoga which combines body awareness with mindfulness teaches children to recognise how they are feeling and most importantly how to self-regulate is an essential tool for building physical and mental wellbeing. We are raising funds to teach at Daubeney School for a second year. A wonderful school that benefits from this work greatly.

The Challenge

In 2017 one in nine children were living with a mental disorder; in 2020 this number had risen to one in six according to The Mental Health of Children and Young People in England. Data for other elements affecting children’s wellbeing show a similar decline in levels of wellbeing and resilience. 87% of children in a survey carried out by children’s mental health charity Young Minds reported feeling lonely or isolated and 40% reported that there was no school counsellor available to them during autumn 2020. 

A Potential Solution

This snapshot of children’s health and wellbeing gives a clear picture of the complex challenge in the years ahead. Yoga Club offers a remedy that is accessible to all young people. Teaching children these crucial life skills supports them to: 

• Learn how to self-regulate emotions and to cope with anxiety and stress
• Develop the skills to build tolerance and understand paving the way for a more tolerant and cohesive community
• Address potential health issues including mental wellbeing and appreciation for physical activity
• Develop mindfulness, focus and self-expression
• Compassion and Kindness to others and self
• Develop and articulate body agency and develop positive body image
• Learn practical skills of self-care

This project successfully funded on 24th June 2023