Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
What kind of space is needed for each course?
Answer:
Relax kids:
Enough space for the children to move around and also lie down. A drama room, hall or gym is ideal.
Paws b:
A regular classroom with an interactive whiteboard.
Youth Mindfulness:
A classroom with enough space for the children to lie down and an interactive whiteboard.
Adult Mindfulness:
A hall or classroom with enough chairs for those attending, and adequate space for everyone to lie down comfortably.
Enough space for the children to move around and also lie down. A drama room, hall or gym is ideal.
Paws b:
A regular classroom with an interactive whiteboard.
Youth Mindfulness:
A classroom with enough space for the children to lie down and an interactive whiteboard.
Adult Mindfulness:
A hall or classroom with enough chairs for those attending, and adequate space for everyone to lie down comfortably.
Question:
What should one wear to class?
Answer:
Children:
The clothes they are wearing on the day are fine.
Adults:
Loose comfortable clothing.
The clothes they are wearing on the day are fine.
Adults:
Loose comfortable clothing.
Question:
Do any props need to be provided?
Answer:
Children:
No, cushions and blankets are provided when appropriate.
Adults:
Yoga mats and blankets are provided. If you wish to bring your own please do.
No, cushions and blankets are provided when appropriate.
Adults:
Yoga mats and blankets are provided. If you wish to bring your own please do.
Question:
How many attendees per class?
Answer:
Relax Kids:
10 to 12 children depending on age.
Paws b:
The usual class group with teacher in attendance.
Youth Mindfulness:
The usual class group with teacher in attendance. If it's a club, 10 to 15 children.
Adults:
Between 6 and 12 per course.
10 to 12 children depending on age.
Paws b:
The usual class group with teacher in attendance.
Youth Mindfulness:
The usual class group with teacher in attendance. If it's a club, 10 to 15 children.
Adults:
Between 6 and 12 per course.
Question:
Would you suggest teachers attend too?
Answer:
Yes, we highly recommend that the children's teacher attend the Paws b or Youth Mindfulness courses in order to be able to apply some of the techniques in class.
Question:
Do these classes count as therapy?
Answer:
No. Mindfulness has therapeutic benefits such as teaching children to relax and manage their emotions but it is not therapy.
Question:
Is Mindfulness religious?
Answer:
No, it is a life skill that helps focus the mind and enables one to be more aware of choices, thoughts and feelings.
