Stories of School Yoga

<p><b>Provides firsthand perspectives from yoga practitioners and educators on the promises and challenges of school-based yoga programs.</b></p><p>The yoga-in-schools movement has been gaining momentum in recent years as adult practitioners realize the benefit of yoga in their personal lives and want to share it with children and youth. As the movement has grown so has the need to understand how yoga works and its effects on individuals groups and school culture. <i>Stories of School Yoga</i> brings together firsthand narratives by teachers and practitioners from diverse settings nationwide to illuminate the multifaceted work challenges and benefits of teaching yoga to K-12 students in public schools. The stories here supplement and reframe quantitative research in the field; demonstrate how yoga can mitigate stress and tension particularly amid an increased focus on standardized curricula and testing; and offer lessons learned and practical insights into planning implementing and running these programs. Rich in detail and accessible to nonspecialists <i>Stories of School Yoga</i> presents helpful resources and a nuanced on-the-ground look at the yoga-in-schools movement.</p>