Satyam Yoga Reach is our registered community interest company. We are working alongside the local authority, schools, children's centres, the NHS, housing providers and the voluntary sector with an aim to provide yoga and mindfulness programmes to benefit children, young people, families and vulnerable communities who are disadvantaged due to economic hardship, disability, discrimination or social isolation.
The Satyam Programme
The Satyam Programme is a 6-week programme of weekly sessions, introducing the practises of yoga and mindfulness to children and young people in schools, vulnerable children in or out of schools and targeted groups of adults who are in need of some extra support.
Each session includes: - Stretching and postures: Developing physical strength, flexibility and fitness - Breath-work: Calming the mind and learning to self-regulate - Relaxation: Letting go of stress - Mindfulness: Developing awareness of thoughts and feelings
The Satyam Programme for Schools Increasing research has shown that yoga and mindfulness can benefit children in a learning environment to:
- Increase physical strength, balance, flexibility and coordination - Enhance motor skills, balance, focus, concentration, comprehension and memory - Teach to better regulate emotions and control impulses - Ease anxiety & tension by teaching children how to use their breath - Promote a more relaxed, comfortable, state of being - Bring children into the present moment which supports them to focus better on their learning - Support social and emotional learning - Improve confidence and self-esteem - Help to create an environment of confidence, enthusiasm and non-competitiveness where everyone can succeed - Encourages respect for oneself and others
1:1 For children who may be experiencing emotional, social or behavioural issues, or who are at risk of developing mental health challenges; for children who are involved with statutory services and may be Child In Need (CIN) or subject to a Child Protection PLan; for children who have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).
Small group sessions: For selected children who may benefit from small group learning and who find it difficult to remain for long periods in the classroom.
Whole class sessions: Including the class teacher and/or TAs; For the whole class to spend time together, in a mindful way, which enhances the group dynamic and creates an opportunity for reflection and rejuvenation as well as fun and physical exercise.
The Satyam Programme for Kids Each 6-week programme will be designed according to the needs of the child or young person. In some cases where appropriate there will be the possibility of extending the programme into a 12-week programme or ongoing sessions.
If you are a parent or are working with a child or young person who you feel would benefit from some 1:1 sessions then please contact us to find out more information, discuss an individual case or book
The Satyam Programme for Parents (also available for Adults) A structured 6-week group programme for parents and carers, including time and space for 'tea and a chat' at the end of each session. Employing physical exercises, breathing, relaxation and mindfulness to support increased physical strength and well-being, reduce stress and anxiety, develop self-esteem and self-reflection and increase parenting capacity. Suitable for parents who may be involved with services, either currently or in the past.
“When parents feel accepted and supported, they seem to be able to engage in self-reflection specifically related to their parenting styles. In turn, this level of self-reflection may have a positive influence on the process of change in the parents, their children, and in the relationships between the parents and their children”. Levac, McCay, Merka & Reddon D’Arcy Please contact us to find out more information, discuss an individual case or to book.
