Shirley Brown

Kids yoga

What:  social emotional learning and embodied learning

Population:  Schools, elementary, middle, high school

 

This class uses story telling, games and art to engage kids in a yoga practice.  Movement, breath and mindfulness helps children to connect with what they are feeling and explore different sensations in their body and mind.  The on the mat practice develops strength, balance and control.  Art and crafts allow kids to further explore feelings, thoughts and connections made in and out of class.

Class length varies depending on age group.

Mats provided as well as art supplies for each class.

 

 

Yoga- a practice of mindful movement and breath to support better connection to self. 

What: Social emotional learning

Population: Community groups, youth, Libraries

 

On the mat or in a chair yoga practice.  Classes start with settling in to allow transition from the day.  Intention it to get your nervous system into a receptive, down regulated state.  Moving into exploring mobility through movements and stability in traditional yoga poses.  Poses are held for longer to allow true settling in  and practicing awareness.  A portion of time is allotted for breath and meditation practice.

Wear comfortable clothing that you can breathe and move in. Bring a yoga mat or anything that helps you settle. Some yoga props can be provided for support, such as blocks, straps and blankets.

 

 

What is yoga? Union, yolk, or connection. The practice of yoga has many limbs as defined by Pantanjali.  There are personal practices (ethical and moral) as well as discipline and inner observances. Asana, the physical and most tangible aspect of yoga that builds strength, flexibility  and balance. Yoga also includes the practice of breath (pranayama), control of senses, turning inward (Pratyaharaoncentration), Concentration (Dharana), direction of your focus, Meditation (Dhyana) continuous  contemplation and Union- the ultimate goal, (Samadhi) complete absorption and oneness with universe. 

 

These practices are a daily way of living. In which each part of life can be used as a way to make mindful choices as we move through the world, both on and off your yoga mat. Your yoga mat, or special place you set up to practice can make all of these a bit easier by removing distraction. Practicing with a guide or yoga teacher and surrounding yourself with people practicing also is a helpful way to start or consistently practice.

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About Shirley

Shirley Brown is a PNW native who spent the last 20 years in Southern California enjoying sunshine, community, the beach, learning and teaching mindful movement. A practitioner of yoga for over 20 years, Shirley is grateful to be able to move her body and share the joy she finds in moving, breathing and practicing stillness in community. Movement has helped her learn what is in her control and that the practice of mindset matters. Her teaching is anatomically informed and she encourages students to notice what they feel and get to know themselves through this practice of movement, breath and meditation.

Shirley holds two, 200 hour yoga certifications, pnw kids yoga certification and many movement, breathing and fitness certifications.  Her goal is to empower people, encouraging them to show up consistently in the season they are and find balance in their life. She resides in Monmouth Oregon where she enjoys being in the kitchen, eating, hiking, spending time with family, friends and her dog Bella.

Artist Statement

I’m an artist in a way that every human is creative. My choice expression is connecting with self through movement and stillness, also known as the practice of yoga. Practicing for over 20 years and teaching both children and adults mindful movement, my true intention is to hold space for you to explore more of what’s at the core of you. Not what society says you should be like or are. I have found more and more self acceptance, and self expression through the practice of yoga.