What is the YoKid Challenge?
The YoKid Challenge invites all those who participated in the YoKid program, as well as friends, family, and community members, to enjoy a day dedicated to having a healthy mind and body!
The event begins with a vision and goal setting exercise followed by Sun Salutation A, performed in 4 sets of 27 with rest periods in between. The event ends with light snacks and a healthy eating presentation. The interactive healthy eating presentation, by Katie Clark, HHC is perfect for both parents and children.
The first 50 kids to PRE-register ONLINE by February 25th will receive a FREE YOGA MAT on the day of the event!
What is a Sun Salutation?
It is a sequence of flowing yoga postures. The sequence has many benefits that include energizing and strengthening the body as well as calming and focusing the mind.
Who Can Participate?
The YoKid Challenge is open to children and adults of all ages. No yoga experience is required! Donation is $20 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-17, OR the whole family can participate with a $20 donation. Children & staff of the YoKid programs can participate for free.
When is the YoKid Challenge?
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Sunday, March 4, 2012, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Cora Kelly Recreation Center ~ 25 West Reed Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305
Click here to reserve your space TODAY for the March 4th 2012 Challenge!
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Rescheduled – Sunday, January 22, 2012, 2:00pm – 4:00pm GW University, Lloyd Gym, Washington DC – NEW TENTATIVE DATE – Wednesday, May 23, 6:00pm-8:30pm, GW University. Check back for details and registration
(information on transportation from Foggy Bottom to the Vern Campus can be found at this link – http://gwired.gwu.edu/mvcl/Express/)
YoKid… Stretch your limits is nonprofit organization that provides yoga and meditation classes for at-risk and under-served youth in DC, Maryland, & Virginia. Students who participate in the YoKid program engage in physical and mental activities that promote their overall social, emotional, and academic growth.
Your attendance at this event directly supports YoKid’s efforts to bring the benefits of yoga and meditation to more youth! All donations are tax deductible.
