Thank you for your interest in teaching yoga for The Sean O'Shea Foundation. We are devoted to empowering at-risk youth, ages 10 - 17, with a six-week yoga program which will improve health, enthusiasm, and the appreciation of life. We are looking for dedicated, optimistic, and compassionate teachers who will commit to this program for six weeks.

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BENEFITS OF YOGA FOR YOUTH

Yoga benefits for youth include enhancing the self-confidence and gentle introduction to self discipline. Yoga improves health which in turn, increases vitality, enthusiasm and appreciation for life. Yoga practice increases young people's awareness and their ability to look within, to think independently and trust themselves. In addition, Yoga can help improve a child's ability to focus, concentrate and listen as well as develop flexibility, strength and the joy to learn. Yoga provides effective stress management through positive thought patterns and relaxation techniques. Yoga for youth helps develop the ability to be calm in the midst of action and the ability to have a quiet mind in the midst of turmoil.