Yoga demonstration

Yesterday Chase had the opportunity to participate in a yoga demonstration with his yoga teacher and classmates. The conference was held at a local hotel for spanish-speaking parents of special-needs children. Chase was a little nervous saying his head didn't want to participate but his heart did and he wanted to be a good helper to his teacher, Miss Nancy. :)

He did a fabulous job! Here he is showing the class table pose. While doing the pose his teacher asks what food they are serving on their table. Chase served chicken, hamburger and water. While they did some deep breathing, it was like they were sipping drinks - Chase said he was sipping a strawberry milkshake with bananas. I love how Miss Nancy takes traditional yoga poses but makes them fun for the kids, it is so great for their imaginations.

During the demonstration Miss Nancy asked each student how long they had been doing yoga and what they liked about it. Chase has been doing yoga for about four years and he said he liked it because, "it makes the tight spots in his body go away." Afterwards I asked him where he has tight spots and he said his tummy and back. I am thankful he is aware of the benefits yoga provides him.

They each received a bracelet for their efforts!

Here's Chase outside following the conference. I love the t-shirts they each received for participating. They say "om sweet om." We all went to Burger King afterwards to celebrate their accomplishment.