My name is Alison, welcome and thank you for visiting OmSkool Yoga!
I decided to swap teaching from a classroom, to teaching from a yoga mat. Check out the About section to read my personal story.
What does OmSkool mean?
Om - In a nutshell, this sound derives from the ancient language Sanskrit and is thought to represent the Universe. It is traditionally chanted in yoga classes.
Skool - A fun, purposefully incorrectly spelt reference to my 14 years working as a primary school teacher.
My passion is:
- helping children cultivate healthy self-esteem.
- teaching yoga poses as a healthy and non-competitive practise for children to tune into and move their bodies.
- supporting children to develop emotional literacy so they are able to identify their feelings and understand why they feel them.
- teaching breathing exercises and relaxation techniques, including meditation, to help children manage their reactions to their emotions.
- teaching mindfulness to help children develop focus and feel calm.
- ensuring OmSkool Yoga classes are taught in a style that is age-appropriate, inclusive, engaging and fun!