Stretch Play Relax Well-being Workshops

Meet the instructor - Beth Hayward

(PGCE & Yoga Instructor)

With more than 10 years teaching experience in the Primary School sector, I understand the demands placed on children, teachers and pupils today. My Stretch, Play, Relax Well-being workshops are an 'accessible-for-all' opportunity to improve health in body AND mind simultaneaously. Skills which are essential for progress in the classroom are focused on in my lessons with the aim of giving each child a chance to be more 'classroom ready'.

With yoga inspired stretches we wake up our bodies and mind improving strength, flexilibilty and posture. Through fun games children are engaged in activities which challenge their focus, patience, determination and cooperation. Children learn best when abosrbed in play and comforted by structure - I'm also comfortable observing the needs of every child and adapting my lesson where appropriate.

My workshops have a proven track record of providing all with the chance to focus on core skills essential for success. Teachers report that skills learnt during my sessions, such as good posture and listening, transfer to their classroom and that they look forward to sessions as a chance for everyone to 'reset'.

Suitable for all EYFS, KS1 and KS2 children. There is no religious affiliation to any of my teachings - we simply use yoga inspired stretches and cooperation based games to have fun and learn. If you would prefer me to not use the word yoga in a lesson just let me know. Every session is concluded with a guided relaxation which often invites the words "I have never seen my pupils so relaxed and quiet!"