YOGA FOR 18-25 YEAR-OLDS
WHAT: 45-minute weekly class through Zoom that will be interesting, relevant & fun.
WHO: any 18-25-year-old who wants to feel better. No prior yoga experience or ability to touch toes required.
HOW: you will be guided by me (Susanne) in some basic breathing and movement, in real time over Zoom.
WHY: because life can be super stressful, but this (life) is one test they don't prepare you for in all those college prep classes. This class will help you learn some basic but really important stuff like how to tolerate discomfort, how to be kinder to yourself, how to feel more connected (iPhone does not apply).
WHEN: Tuesdays 5:00-5:45 pm EST, February 9-March 2, 2021.
FEE: $120 (for all 4 sessions)
Why did I create this class?
I have worked for well over a decade with youth and emerging adults, helping them feel more connected; more connected with their body, with other people, with nature, with their creativity and whatever helps them feel alive. Whether I did this through mentoring, photography projects, triathlon camps, or my Teen Reboot programs, I always included some yoga. Yoga is the type of physical workout that meets you where you are, so anyone can practice yoga, but it's far more than a fitness activity. Yoga is a practice where we connect with the power we each have within us to experience strength, acceptance, compassion, and peace. Most people think of yoga as being only for people who are super bendy and look great in (and can afford!) Lululemon clothes. But that is just the Western marketing slice of what is really a transformative practice. Through yoga, sure, we get a little (or lot!) more flexible, focused, balanced, and our core strength increases. But we also learn how to be kinder to ourselves and to the world around us. We learn how to not freak out so much when things feel out of control. We learn how to pause before eating or drinking all of the things, or getting sucked into a pointless fight on social media.
Of all adult age groups, the 18-25 year-olds are kind of like the forgotten stepchild. Once a child turns 18- although thanks to the advances of neuroscience, we now know that their brain is actually not fully developed until age 25-26 - at age 18 they are no longer considered a child by medical and mental health practitioners and managed care. Therefore, although they are still chronologically and neuroscientifically an adolescent, our healthcare system has now ejected them from pediatrics and labeled them an adult. For teens who are under the care of a mental health professional, this can mean a gap in care, especially if their provider does not treat adults. For college students, an interruption in care may further complicate an already disruptive stage in their life, as they will need to navigate the college mental healthcare system.
This past year (2020-present) has been especially challenging for everyone, and our youth and emerging adults have had to deal with great uncertainty and disappointment. While the exact rates of anxiety and depression are not yet reported for 2020, it is clear that they have increased to unprecedented numbers. For the 18-25-year-old age group, this has meant that many have seen events and milestones they have looked forward to for years (graduations, college, etc.) either canceled or drastically modified. If they are away at college, they may be taking most of or all of their classes online and not have the usual social and extracurricular activities to help them make friends and let off steam. If they are home, they may be spending hours upon hours in front of a computer screen, lacking any meaningful social connection.
This class will teach participants some simple, immediately effective ways to handle stress, and help them expand their perspective. It is meant for emerging adults who want to learn better stress management, engage with others who want to improve their physical and mental health, improve their fitness, and spend 45 minutes less on TikTok. Believe it or not, although yoga was first invented about 5,000 years ago, its teachings can help us with the angst and physical issues we are suffering with today. The themes explored in this program will tie yoga tenets (the Yamas and Niyamas) in with real life as an emerging adult. For example, Ahimsa, the yama of nonviolence, can teach us how we can be kinder to ourselves through our thoughts and actions. Are we constantly beating ourselves up by being self-critical, working too much, not getting enough rest, spending too much time with energy vampires? How can we practice more self-compassion during our yoga practice - through our movements, or noticing our thoughts, maybe breathing more deeply?
Each weekly session follows the following structure:
Important note: While yoga is certainly a therapeutic practice, this class is not meant to take the place of engaging in therapy. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are otherwise really struggling, please contact a mental health professional or call 1-800-273-TALK.
If you are interested in learning more, or are ready to register (I am limiting this class to 12 participants), email me at rebootcoach@gmail.com or click here:
WHO: any 18-25-year-old who wants to feel better. No prior yoga experience or ability to touch toes required.
HOW: you will be guided by me (Susanne) in some basic breathing and movement, in real time over Zoom.
WHY: because life can be super stressful, but this (life) is one test they don't prepare you for in all those college prep classes. This class will help you learn some basic but really important stuff like how to tolerate discomfort, how to be kinder to yourself, how to feel more connected (iPhone does not apply).
WHEN: Tuesdays 5:00-5:45 pm EST, February 9-March 2, 2021.
FEE: $120 (for all 4 sessions)
Why did I create this class?
I have worked for well over a decade with youth and emerging adults, helping them feel more connected; more connected with their body, with other people, with nature, with their creativity and whatever helps them feel alive. Whether I did this through mentoring, photography projects, triathlon camps, or my Teen Reboot programs, I always included some yoga. Yoga is the type of physical workout that meets you where you are, so anyone can practice yoga, but it's far more than a fitness activity. Yoga is a practice where we connect with the power we each have within us to experience strength, acceptance, compassion, and peace. Most people think of yoga as being only for people who are super bendy and look great in (and can afford!) Lululemon clothes. But that is just the Western marketing slice of what is really a transformative practice. Through yoga, sure, we get a little (or lot!) more flexible, focused, balanced, and our core strength increases. But we also learn how to be kinder to ourselves and to the world around us. We learn how to not freak out so much when things feel out of control. We learn how to pause before eating or drinking all of the things, or getting sucked into a pointless fight on social media.
Of all adult age groups, the 18-25 year-olds are kind of like the forgotten stepchild. Once a child turns 18- although thanks to the advances of neuroscience, we now know that their brain is actually not fully developed until age 25-26 - at age 18 they are no longer considered a child by medical and mental health practitioners and managed care. Therefore, although they are still chronologically and neuroscientifically an adolescent, our healthcare system has now ejected them from pediatrics and labeled them an adult. For teens who are under the care of a mental health professional, this can mean a gap in care, especially if their provider does not treat adults. For college students, an interruption in care may further complicate an already disruptive stage in their life, as they will need to navigate the college mental healthcare system.
This past year (2020-present) has been especially challenging for everyone, and our youth and emerging adults have had to deal with great uncertainty and disappointment. While the exact rates of anxiety and depression are not yet reported for 2020, it is clear that they have increased to unprecedented numbers. For the 18-25-year-old age group, this has meant that many have seen events and milestones they have looked forward to for years (graduations, college, etc.) either canceled or drastically modified. If they are away at college, they may be taking most of or all of their classes online and not have the usual social and extracurricular activities to help them make friends and let off steam. If they are home, they may be spending hours upon hours in front of a computer screen, lacking any meaningful social connection.
This class will teach participants some simple, immediately effective ways to handle stress, and help them expand their perspective. It is meant for emerging adults who want to learn better stress management, engage with others who want to improve their physical and mental health, improve their fitness, and spend 45 minutes less on TikTok. Believe it or not, although yoga was first invented about 5,000 years ago, its teachings can help us with the angst and physical issues we are suffering with today. The themes explored in this program will tie yoga tenets (the Yamas and Niyamas) in with real life as an emerging adult. For example, Ahimsa, the yama of nonviolence, can teach us how we can be kinder to ourselves through our thoughts and actions. Are we constantly beating ourselves up by being self-critical, working too much, not getting enough rest, spending too much time with energy vampires? How can we practice more self-compassion during our yoga practice - through our movements, or noticing our thoughts, maybe breathing more deeply?
Each weekly session follows the following structure:
- Introduction to the week's theme, with a brief discussion.
- Mindful breathing .
- A physical flow that strengthens the core, lengthens the muscles, tendons, etc., works on balance and focus, and is accessible to all levels of fitness.
- Closing that includes suggestions of how to incorporate the theme to life off the mat.
Important note: While yoga is certainly a therapeutic practice, this class is not meant to take the place of engaging in therapy. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are otherwise really struggling, please contact a mental health professional or call 1-800-273-TALK.
If you are interested in learning more, or are ready to register (I am limiting this class to 12 participants), email me at rebootcoach@gmail.com or click here:
RUNNING + YOGA + ADVENTURE + RECOVERY!
Need something to keep you motivated while you build & maintain a healthy lifestyle during these weird Covid times? Check out Recovery Run Adventures! The founder, Margaret, is a fellow runner and recovery coach, and I will be joining her on some of the trips as the Yoga Coach. The first trip (Iceland, Aug. 2021) sold out in 3 hours, so make sure you get on the mailing list so you can register as soon as trips open up!
- Are you wondering why you are doing pretty well, maybe even totally overachieving in some or several areas, and yet you can't quite get a grip on your parenting?
- Tired of yelling?
- Wondering how to get your kid to talk to you, to do as well as you know they are capable of?
- Are you in transition (job loss, a move, divorce, etc.) and feeling the stress of it all?
When we are in distress, our children are the first ones to reflect the disharmony. Join us for a powerful 1.5 hour workshop where you will gain a deeper understanding, learn simple, effective tools, and maybe even start to see the alien that used to be your agreeable child as your greatest teacher.
Co-led by Yours Truly (Susanne Navas) and Corinne Coppola. Corinne works to support others to a state of holistic wellness through a myriad of tools - breath, mindfulness, movement, positive psychology and energy work. For the past 10 years, Corinne has been working within family, young adult and teen communities helping to navigate stress and transitions. She has extensive experience working with traumatized populations, serving people in recovery from substance abuse, chronic illness and sexual and domestic violence.
EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO FALL 2019. To be notified when the event registration opens, please click here: Keep Me Posted!
Co-led by Yours Truly (Susanne Navas) and Corinne Coppola. Corinne works to support others to a state of holistic wellness through a myriad of tools - breath, mindfulness, movement, positive psychology and energy work. For the past 10 years, Corinne has been working within family, young adult and teen communities helping to navigate stress and transitions. She has extensive experience working with traumatized populations, serving people in recovery from substance abuse, chronic illness and sexual and domestic violence.
EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO FALL 2019. To be notified when the event registration opens, please click here: Keep Me Posted!
Every day, I get asked these questions or some form of them:
- My kid constantly gets migraines (or stomach aches) & misses school. Could it be anxiety?
- We want our kid to do well and get good grades, but we feel like she is totally stressed out. What do we do?
- I hear about the overdose epidemic & I know my kid gets health ed at school, but what can I be doing to make sure they don't get addicted?
- I know experimenting & pushing boundaries is normal for teens but these days the stakes are so much higher than when I was a teen. How do I deal with this?
- I am superbusy and pretty anxious - how do I help my kid if I can't get my own crap together?
- Addiction/depression/anxiety/etc run in my family. How do I parent without being a control freak?
- All of my kids' friends drink/vape/smoke weed - I don't want to isolate my kid, but what do I do?