# Neohumanist Education Way Yoga > Yoga in Schools - Peace in the world ## Posts - [Fun with Japa and Kiirtan](https://newyoga.org/fun-with-japa-and-kiirtan/): Introducing Chanting to Teachers and Young Children By MahaJyoti Glassman Chanting is the rhythmic speaking or singing of words or sounds. Chanting a mantra, sacred text, name of God, or other words is a commonly used ancient practice. Throughout history many communities have considered chanting to be a tool for spiritual development. There are diverse examples of chanting around the world African, Gregorian, Vedic, Hebrew, the Qur’an, Baha’i, Buddhist chants, Roman Catholic chanting of psalms and prayers, yogic chanting, to mention a few. Various Hindus and Buddhists chant Om. Followers of Islam chant the 99 names of Allah, “the beautiful names”. […] - [Shiva, the Father of Yoga,](https://newyoga.org/shiva-the-father-of-yoga/): Seven thousand years ago, a magnificent person was born during a time of great struggle. His name was Shiva, and he was the first superhero. - [Some Hand Positions/Mudras to Choose from for Kids Meditation](https://newyoga.org/some-hand-positions-mudras-to-choose-from-for-kids-meditation/): 1-   Grumpy Bear Arms = Arms crossed in front of the chest. 2-   Namaskar Sweetness = Palms together against the heart. 3-   Wise Owl = Hands resting on top of each other facing upwards In the lap. 4-   Earth to Sky = Place each hand on a knee facing upwards, joining Pointer finger to thumb. 5-   Flying Butterfly Heart = Both hands have fingers open wide and stacked             On top of each other over the heart with palms facing the body. - [Why is Kids Yoga such a Big Deal?](https://newyoga.org/why-is-kids-yoga-such-a-big-deal/): By MayaJyoti Glassman Adult Yoga Asana v Kids Yoga Asana Kids around the globe are faced with difficult, turbulent times.  They can easily ‘get lost’ at a time when adults also find themselves challenged in this post-covid era. But yoga practitioners and teachers can offer an isle of peace, resiliency, imaginative creativity, and fun through the stabilizing practices of Astaunga Yoga. For the young child, ‘let’s play yoga’ takes a key role.  Kid friendly imaginative ‘Play yoga’ is ‘taking the kid community by storm’ because this is where the child’s important brain development takes a front seat. For every decade of […] - [Facilitator’s  Guide for Psychosocial Support Activities](https://newyoga.org/facilitators-guide-for-psychosocial-support-activities/): From 2018 to 2021, AMURT supported the Rohingya refugees in the Cox Bazar district of SE Bangladesh, working in the world’s largest refugee camp with thousands of displaced children and their families. It was necessary to contextualize psychosocial support for the teachers, psychologists, and social workers who were part of this massive project. The result was this guidebook that lies at the intersection of Child-Friendly Spaces and Education in Emergencies. You may find this material inspiring if you are already doing similar work or wonder how to support displaced children. It includes sections on yoga for children, breathing exercises, and guided […] - [Come Alive with Yoga](https://newyoga.org/come-alive-with-yoga/): This new arrival explores the 8 limbs of yoga as outlined by the Yoga Sage, Patanjali, 2000 years ago and upgraded more recently by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti. - [The Chipmunk’s Story](https://newyoga.org/the-chipmunks-story/): King Rama was building a great bridge over the ocean to an enemy island where his beloved wife was imprisoned. His powerful friends, the monkey kings and the monkey generals, hoisted gigantic stone boulders on their shoulders and with their magical powers flew them through the air so that the bridge could be rapidly completed. - [Nature Shavasana for Children](https://newyoga.org/nature-shavasana-for-children/): Close your eyes and breathe in. Then breathe out. We will breathe in and out a few times. Then you can imagine that you are walking through a beautiful garden in the forest. There is only you to enjoy this beauty in nature. Feel the soft earth beneath your bare feet - [The Magic Scarf, A Yoga Drama](https://newyoga.org/the-magic-scarf-a-yoga-drama/): Once there was a farmer who worked in her vegetable fields. One afternoon as she was walking home something was moving in the bushes. When she saw what it was, she exclaimed, “Why, it’s a baby fox!” She gave the fox kitten, something to eat. - [The Dancing Flower Petals](https://newyoga.org/the-dancing-flower-petals/): There was once a girl running through the fields gathering flowers. She ran through the meadows until her hands were filled with flower petals. After she had filled her arms with flower petals, she decided to show them to the grandmothers and grandfathers of the village. - [The Tale of the Two Wolves](https://newyoga.org/the-tale-of-the-two-wolves/): A grandfather was talking with his grandson, and he told him of the two wolves that live inside each one of us. They are always at war with each other. One is a good wolf who is kind brave, and loving. The other is a bad wolf who is greedy, mean, and fearful. The grandson thinks of what his grandfather has spoken and then he asks: “Grandfather, which one wins?” The grandfather replies: The one you feed the most. (This story has been attributed to several different individuals.) - [The Starfish](https://newyoga.org/the-starfish/): One day a woman was walking along a beach.  The entire beach was littered with hundreds of starfish who had been washed up by the tides because of a fearsome storm that had happened the night before.  Every time she came to a starfish, she picked it up, and threw it back into the ocean. After a while, her friend who had been watching and walking silently with her said: “I don’t understand why you are doing this. There must be hundred of starfish here. What you are doing is not going to make any difference. The woman continued picking up […] - [kids meditation](https://newyoga.org/kids-meditation/): Mother Earth Breathing Breathe in. I feel happy. Breathe out. I feel happy. All of Mother Earth’s children are breathing with us. Raccoon, Eagle, Rabbit, Bear, Whale, Ant, Tree. They are all breathing with us. The Little Light of Mine Meditation Invite all the children to tap lightly on their hearts.  They may look down at their hearts. ·      Touch the Light. Smile to your Light. Feel your Light. ·      It is always shining for you even in the night. ·      Listen, listen, listen to your Light. ·      Students may even speak to their Inner Light: “Hello, Little Light are you there? […] - [Simple meditation for elementary children](https://newyoga.org/simple-meditation-for-elementary-children/): Breathing in, I see myself as the Big blue sky, with clouds of love In and around me. Breathing out, I feel as free As a bird and at peace. Breathing in LOVE. Breathing out FREE. - [I love Yoga](https://newyoga.org/i-love-yoga/): I Love Yoga is highly recommended, widely tested, and an essential introduction to Astaunga Yoga for children. With wonderful color photos for over 80 asanas and their descriptions, this very comprehensive book is geared towards children of all ages. Yoga educators from over the globe have contributed towards this excellent resource book for families and teachers. Read More ## Pages - [Contact AMAYE](https://newyoga.org/contact-amaye/) - [What is NewYoga?](https://newyoga.org/): Our Inspiration NewYoga is a global platform for all yoga for youth activities inspired by P.R. Sarkar’s Neohumanist ideology. It is our aim to bring yoga into the schools and academic institutes around the world inspired by the simple idea that when people feel better individually, they will be more compassionate in their choices and actions and thus make a better world. Expanding our compassion is at the heart of the Neohumanist ideology. Formulated by P.R. Sarkar, Neohumnsim aims to put the expansion of Love at the center of all social activity, such as education, economics, ecology and healthcare. In its […] - [Our Teachers](https://newyoga.org/our-teachers/): NEWyoga certified teachers can be found around the world. Feel free to contact the nearest teacher if you like to be part of this global revolutionary movement of social change through personal transformation. Teacher      –    Contact - [Training Schedule](https://newyoga.org/training-schedule/) - [Resources](https://newyoga.org/resources/): Categories Book reviews Asanas for Kids Meditation for Kids Stories Recently added - [Our Trainers](https://newyoga.org/our-affiliates/): Neohumanist Education Yoga programs are currently ongoing around the world. Under P.R. Sarkar’s instructions hundreds of these schools were started which apply yoga psychology, meditation and a sentient diet in its curriculum. In many other places NEW Yoga certified teachers work in schools as part time kids yoga instructors. To train these teachers NEW Yoga recognizes the following teacher trainers: Ac. Kamaleshvar – Yogasophia – Italy Didi Ananda Rama – Egypt Didi Ananda Devapriya – Romenia Rudramohan (Tang) – YES Taiwan – Taiwan Mahajyoti Glassman – USA - [Our Curricula](https://newyoga.org/who-we-are/): NEW Yoga offers training and classes in the following age categories: 0-3      Baby Moves – With programs for Parents and baby and toddler activities 4-7      Yoga Play – with kids yoga for children of nursery school age                                                                                             Yama & NIyama teaching through story telling, games and movement 7-12    Yogasophia – Yoga […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/newyoga.org/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)