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Yoga for Learners
The Carl Ballot Foundation uplifts communities through yoga, environmental gardens, and teacher support, fostering healthier minds, bodies, and surroundings.
Yoga for Learners provides inclusive and age-appropriate yoga sessions in both classroom and community environments.
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About Yoga for Learners
Inclusive, classroom-ready yoga programmes to boost focus, reduce stress, and support wellbeing for learners of all ages.
Accessible, evidence-informed yoga for classrooms, community spaces, and youth programmes.
Our Yoga for Learners initiative brings developmentally appropriate, inclusive practices into educational settings to cultivate concentration, emotional regulation, and physical wellness.
Designed for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, these programmes partner with teachers and wellness professionals to meet diverse learning needs safely and compassionately.
Why Yoga for Learners?
Kids, teens, and adults learn best when their minds and bodies are in balance. Yoga for Learners provides accessible, age-appropriate practices that support attention, reduce anxiety, and promote resilience.
Benefits include enhanced concentration, improved self-regulation, increased physical awareness, and a calmer classroom climate. All activities are designed with safety, inclusivity, and accessibility at the forefront.
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Evidence-informed approaches tailored to developmental stages -
Mild to moderate physical practice suitable for all fitness levels -
Breathing techniques and mindfulness that fit into a typical school schedule
Adaptations available for desks, chairs, and limited mobility; translations and culturally
responsive cues where relevant.
Programmes & Offerings
We offer a spectrum of yoga experiences that can be implemented in schools, after-school programmes, and community organisations. Sessions are modular and can be delivered as short daily practices or longer, wellness-focused workshops.
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In-Class Micro-Practices
Quick 3–7 minute sequences
to start or
close the day.
Grade-Appropriate Series
Age-specific programmes for elementary, middle, and high
school learners.
Mindful Movement Workshops
Longer sessions focusing on body awareness, balance, and
posture
Teacher-Coached Sessions
Short, classroom-friendly coaching for educators to facilitate
independently.
Implementation in Schools
We partner with schools, community centers, and youth programmes to integrate yoga into existing curricula and routines. Our implementation framework emphasises collaboration with teachers, safety, and scalability.
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Key Steps
Assessment & Planning
Co-create a plan aligned with school calendars, spaces, and student needs.
Adaptation
Customise sequences and practices to fit classroom layouts and equipment
Training & Support
Provide teacher training, coaching, and ready-to-use materials.
Evaluation
Monitor engagement, feedback, and measurable wellness outcomes.
Timesaving Resources
Ready-to-use lesson plans, age-appropriate sequences, and printable activity sheets
Safety & Inclusion
Clear safety guidelines, contraindication notes, and inclusive language to support diverse
learners.
Resources for Teachers
Our teacher-focused resources empower educators to weave mindfulness and movement into daily routines with confidence and ease.
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Offerings
Curriculum-Aligned Lesson Plans
Short and long-form sequences aligned to wellness and
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) goals.
In-
Class
Coaching
On-site or
virtual coaching to model practices and build teacher confidence.
BEING ME
for
Schools
Access to wellness platforms,
mindfulness activities, and student engagement tools.
Quick Reference Guides
Laminated
or digital pocket
guides
for
on-the-spot
practices
Accessibility & Support
Materials available in multiple formats (printable PDFs, digital slides, and short video
demonstrations).
Get Started with Yoga for Learners
Get in Touch
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+27 83 449 7040 -
info@carlballotfoundation.org -
27 Northwold Drive, Saxonwold, Johannesburg, 2196