At A Way With Words children have the opportunity to work corporal consciousness, strength , flexibility, and rhythm in the Yoga, Capoeira and Music classes.
Yoga
Yoga is an ancient system which aims at synchronizing body and mind so as to promote a better conscious and healthy life. It is recommended for children of any age, bringing them strength, flexibility and self confidence. Yoga can also contribute to the child having a better perception of the knowledge of his/her inner beauty, self esteem, as well as collaborates for the child feeling more comfortable with his/her own body. Classes are amusing and playful, children imitate animals, the elements of nature, sounds, paint, and sing mantras while incorporating yoga concepts
Capoeira
Enjoyable strategies are used to help children to discover rhythm and movements which lead to corporal consciousness in an amusing way. Capoeira gives the child the possibility to spontaneously discover his/her body, voice, and also allows children to be in touch with musical instruments in an integrated way. The objective of capoeira classes at A Way With Words is to create corporal consciousness, to amuse, stretch and exercise the children. This class also sparks the children’s interest in Brazilian Culture.
Música
Music classes at A Way With Words are offered in Portuguese. It gives the children the opportunity to have access to Brazilian culture through traditional Brazilian songs. The classes introduce notions of rhythm and the children learn breathing techniques and how to use their voices.
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