From Kids

“The stretching and breathing help me run faster.”
t-6 year old boy

“Now I can take all that chitter-chatter out of my head.”
t-9 year old girl

“I like the teacher. Yoga makes me feel relaxed.”
t-9 year old boy

“Thank you for showing me yoga. The crow pose is the coolest one! I wish one day I would master yoga."
t-10 year old boy

“I love yoga class with my mommy.”
t-3 year old girl

“Even the trash cans are fun!”
t-4 year old boyl

From Parents

“My son has learned new words, gained comfort in new surroundings, learned to a trust a tteacher, developed his balance and motor skills, and just simply loved his experience of
tundivided attention!”
t-Mother of a 20 month old

“My daughter seems much more disciplined with regard to body positions. For example, when tlistening to her swim instructor she seems to focus on how to position her hand or arms, etc.”
t-Mother of a 4 year old

“Her imagination has blossomed. We have so much fun unrolling our mats together at home and tpretending to be a bear, butterfly, bird, frog or rabbit.”
t-Mother of a 2 year old

“It's the first physical activity that she has wanted to participate in. She really enjoys it. She is talso learning how to participate and pay attention, which is a good lesson.”
t-Mother of a child with Special Needs

“After my daughter’s first yoga class she told me, ‘Yoga makes me so happy.’ What a moment ito be treasured. My heart was so warmed by her true joy.”
t-Mother of a 3 year old

From Adults

"This studio is the most beautiful and serene place to practice yoga in the city.”

"I recently switched to IYK because the instructors are amazing and I was sick of being
tstressed-out over parking where I was going.”

“This was my first yoga class and I got a great workout! The instructors are very skilled
tand welcoming and the setting is so nice!”

“The best variety and volume of classes for prenatal and moms & babies in the city!"

From Teachers

“I think that teaching elements of meditation will help introduce the idea of looking within and
ihelp kids focus and concentrate - invaluable tools in today's frantic world!”
t-Middle School Teacher

“Doing yoga after recess really calms the kids down before the next activity.
t-Private Elementary School Teacher

“We noticed our young children really enjoy the movement and they can do all the poses!”
t-Preschool Director

“This certification course has opened up so many possibilities for me – I can’t wait to get started. I am so glad I took the training, it was worth every penny!”

t-Yoga Instructor

“The organization of the manual and training is very impressive. The thought and care that went into the program is evident. Thank you!
t-PTA Member

• As of 2004, obesity has now surpassed smoking as America’s #1 health crisis.

• A 2005 study found that 29% of San Francisco students were overweight.

• All children age 2 and older should participate in at least 30 minutes of enjoyable, moderate-
otintensity activities every day.

ot-American Heart Association

• Children involved in regular exercise earn better grades and have better social skills than those
otwho are not.
ot-American Psychological Association

• Participation in all types of physical activity strikingly declines as age or grade in school
tvincreases.
tt-U.S. Surgeon General’s Report

• 85% of all five year old children in the United States cannot pass a basic physical fitness test.
tt-Senate Committee on Children

• Results of a Harris Interactive poll released by the Yoga Journal in June 2003 showed 15
tvmillion Americans practiced yoga.

• Researchers have shown that autogenic training (mediation and deep breathing focused on
tvremoving tension from the body) and deep relaxation changes the surface tension of the skin.
tvAnd it is impossible to have negative thoughts when in a totally relaxed state.