Yoga Ed. Celebrates 20 Years of Empowering Children & Teens Through Evidence-Based Yoga and Mindfulness Training
HONOLULU, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yoga Ed., the leader in evidence-based yoga and mindfulness training and curriculum, is celebrating 20 years of empowering millions of children and teens across the world to thrive physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. Since the company's founding in 1999, Yoga Ed. has expanded its reach to more than 30 countries, certifying thousands of individuals in sharing yoga and mindfulness with children and teens. Equipping educators and parents with both free and subscription-based classes, training and resources, which integrate into academic or home environments, Yoga Ed.'s impact can be seen in a range of benefits from increased physical strength to improved focus, reduced anxiety, greater self-esteem, empathy, and kindness.
"I believe that Yoga Ed. as a mindfulness practice has the ability to transform our communities, and we couldn't be prouder to have reached this important milestone in our story. Providing our youth with the resources and tools they need to care for themselves physically, mentally, emotionally and socially is something we are passionate about. Seeing the impact of our approach to evidence-based mindful practices create change on a global scale is a driving force behind why we do what we do each day," said Brynne Caleda, Co-Founder and CEO.
Yoga Ed. was originally created as a Los Angeles-based program within the Accelerated School (TAS) in South Central Los Angeles. Recognized as one of the nation's most accomplished K-12 institutions, Yoga Ed.'s program was seen as a valuable factor in maintaining a high level of academic achievement, inspiring a nationwide response to bring more yoga programs into schools. In 2002, Yoga Ed. debuted its first public K12 training of K12 curriculum in Los Angeles, CA, prompting a nationwide and global training of teachers and expansion of Yoga Ed.'s curriculum. Growing both its national and global footprint over the next decade, in 2016 Yoga Ed. transformed into a digital leader, introducing online yoga classes and workshops that are now used by millions of children and teens across 32 countries.
"Deciding to make Yoga Ed. a digital company in 2016 has allowed us to reach a global audience, broadening our presence and growing our impact. As we strive to empower the next generation with mindfulness, movement, and social emotional learning, it's crucial we ensure our ability to reach youth, educators and parents in diverse communities. I'm proud of the work we have done thus far and of all the new places we still plan to arrive," said Julia Bond, Co-Founder and VP of Operations & Technology.
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