By Janet CHAPMAN | Project Leader
One our schools have better internet connections and a tablet or laptop they are able to participate in many new learning experiences including remote Yoga lessons over Zoom run by our friends My Little Zen. My Little Zen is an organisation which combines yoga and technology in an aim to connect communities in Africa. They use a fusion of Karma Yoga which focuses on compassion and selfless actions and Hatha Yoga which centres on keeping the mind and body strong.
Yoga has been shown to improve both mental and physical health. It encourages us to nurture our bodies, and improves our strength and resilience. It also increases self-esteem, reduces stress and anxiety and improves flexibility and balance to name a few.
These classes are great for the students to come together and learn new skills. It has been amazing to see them improve and increase their confidence with some girls now leading the classes and developing their own routines. This also provide skills for the future and the potential to support their families and local communities.
Students in remote rural schools often have few connections with people outside their districts, so technology really can become a bridge to widen their experience and aspiration.
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