In School Yoga's Wellness Program is a 9 week program specifically designed for years 8-12. We are focused on bringing health and well-being into our school system here in Western Australia - giving these valuable tools to as many students as possible.
Meditation Yoga Breathing techniques to help them feel calm and focused Stretching and strengthening the body Mindfulness practices Discussions around kindness, gratitude and optimism Identity and purpose Journaling and reflective discussionFor more details on our programs, please contact us.
Anxiety and stress are becoming so common in students and in school yoga programs are teaching them to cope and giving them strategies to get past the anxiety. In School Yoga's mission is to provide teenagers with practical tools they can use in their everyday life, helping them to manage stress, combat emotional situations, and maintain a general sense of balance and wellbeing.
Increased concentration and focus Increased vitality and energy levels Increased consciousness Balance of hormones Reduced stress levels Flexibility and strength physically Flexibility and strength mentally Improved digestion Improved co-ordination Increased circulation promoting oxygenated blood flow to body and brain Stronger sense of self
In addition to our 9 week Wellness Program, we also offer the following yoga, meditation, and mindfulness workshops for both students and teachers. These workshops give you a taste of what our Wellness Program offers.
On Development Days, we come to you to indulge you in an hour of meditative yoga practice. A well-deserved re-boot for your hard working teachers and a great way to educate them on mindfulness practices which they can use in their daily lives as well as in the classroom.
Our Wellness Program is designed to achieve results. However, a camp experience or workshop is a fun, positive and great way to educate students and teachers about mindfulness.
A visit to your primary school introducing yoga, mindfulness and meditation through creative play!
Our founder, head teacher and director, Courtney Hahipene, has been teaching and working with teenagers since she was one herself. Her combined teaching history of yoga and dance goes beyond 16 years experience. After achieving success as a top 20 contestant on Australia's "So You Think You Can Dance", opportunities opened up for her to work not only as a performer and a teacher but as a role model for youth all over Australia.
Courtney's character is warm, compassionate, inspiring and effervescent. She lifts the spirit of all those around her.
Courtney is a registered teacher with Yoga Australia.
Kendall Walter has a natural affinity with kids and teenagers. Her warm, compassionate nature always presents itself in her classes, leaving students feeling cared for and supported. A qualified Counsellor, and moving on to study Psychology, Kendall brings knowledge and a passion to the table when it comes to supporting our youth and young lives in Perth, Western Australia.
Kendall's journey through Yoga and Meditation has given her more empathy towards herself and others.
Embracing who you are helps to embrace everyone and everything around you.
Chelsea Joy is a free spirited Californian. After moving here to Australia to complete her masters degree, she quickly realised her passion for sharing yoga and energetic healing and felt the need to share with others these amazing wellness modalities.
Chelsea is intuitive, creative, sensitive and devoted to her students.
Passionate about cultivating a safe place for her students to connect to themselves, she is a beautiful guide and has a warm compassionate nature to her teachings.
Teaching from the heart, Karen loves to combine creative sequencing, yogic philosophy and some humour into her classes. After all, yoga is fun too! Trained in the ISHTA lineage of yoga (Integrated Science of Hatha Tantra and Ayurveda), a class with Karen will leave you feeling peaceful, balanced, nourished and content regardless of how you arrived on the mat.
Karen acknowledges the amazing teachers who have helped her on her yoga journey and continues to learn every single day recognising that she is now an eternal student of yoga.
Thank you so much for the session yesterday. I have not previously had the pleasure of attending one of your sessions but wow, you were fantastic. Not just as an experienced and professional practitioner but so very good with engaging the students. The feedback from them was extremely positive - they really enjoyed it and got a lot from it.
Rachel - Teacher at Perth Modern School, WA
Respect to you for the amazing work that you do! You have a beautiful radiant demeanor that instantly makes us feel at ease and that we are 'allowed' to relax. Thank you.
Sally - Perth, WA
I have a cultural background with yoga as I am Indian and practice regularly however never have I felt as inspired, motivated, strong and fulfilled as much as I have in your lessons. The classes help me with everything that I do, they are my favourite part of the week! You are an inspiration and have instilled a passion and love for yoga. Thank you!
Pooja - Subiaco, WA
Thank you so much for your Yoga lessons! They are the best lessons I have ever had. I am so grateful for your time and the opportunity to do these classes! We love you and will miss you!
Sangitha - Subiaco, WA
Doing the yoga outside was amazing. I have never thought about the breath and the focus that goes into it to make it more then 'poses'. I feel less tight and knotted up. My body hurts less on days I do this. Thank you.
Mia - Perth Modern School, WA
The yoga practice during our school day feels necessary. I feel that your guidance and love has brought positivity, joy and appreciation into my days. Thank you.
Student - Perth Modern School, WA
Yoga really helps in calming us down after stressing over school and expectations. The pace of your sessions are relaxing and I think more people should join in the yoga club next semester! Thank you very much.
Student - Perth Modern School, WA
The yoga sessions are extremely calming, a welcomed break from school. Your lovely encouraging personality makes the session extremely comfortable for everyone to come together and practice. Thanks.
Sarah - Perth Modern School, WA
