Shanti
Generation: Yoga Skills for Youth Peacemakers - DVD
Bibliographic Information
Shanti Generation:
Yoga Skills for Youth Peacemakers.
Dirs. Jose Delgado, et al. Shanti Generation. 2009. DVD.
Description
The Shanti Generation was founded in 2009 in response to a need for
youth-centric yoga and mindfulness resources. They merge simplified yogic
techniques in a progressive, developmental style of education that meets
social, emotional, mental and physical needs of young people. Their two main
goals are:
1. Provide greater access to the benefits of yoga and mindfulness for older children
and teens via our DVD programs.
2. Support parents and teachers in gaining a deeper understanding of the complexities and
nuances involved in helping youth integrate mindfulness into everyday life.
The
DVD contains numerous yoga sequences. The main menu contains five options:
1. Library of Poses:
Eighteen short sequences based on three concepts, Focus, Energy and Calm
2. Breathing Room: Five mini
sequences for stress management and regulation
3. Self-Connection Room: Two
mindful awareness practices. These are audio only.
4. Choose Your Path: Five half-hour yoga sequences: Creating
Happiness, Energy Amplified, Choosing Peace, Being Sound and Voice Choice
Possibility
5. Special Features: Meet
the Peacemakers, Credits, Spanish Translation and Japanese Translation
Quantitative Reading
Level
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease: 68.6
ATOS Level: 6.5
The information on the back jacket
of the DVD suggests that the yoga sequences are for youth ages 7-16.
Qualitative Reading
Level
Purpose: Low. The purpose is explicitly stated.
Structure: Low. The organization is simple, there are
explicit connections between ideas and conforms to the conventions of the
genre. Graphics are simple and mostly
unnecessary for the text.
Language: Low. The language used is contemporary and
conversational. It is clear and explicit and easy-to-understand.
Knowledge Demands: Middle Low. Everyday practical knowledge is largely
necessary. Discipline-specific knowledge is helpful, but not necessary.
Content Area
Health, Physical Education
Subject Area Tag
Health, Physical Education, Media Item
Content Area Standard
NYS Learning Standards for Health and Physical Education
Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness
Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to
establish and maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity, and
maintain personal health.
Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment.
Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to
create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Standard 3: Resource Management.
Students will understand and be able to manage their
personal and community resources.
Curriculum
Suggestions
- Utilize the shorter sequences in classroom to help kids relax before a test
- Use in Health class as a method of relaxation and stress management
- Present a yoga unit in physical education class.
Links to Supporting
Digital Content
Shanti Generation Website
The Yoga Journal
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