The Power of Yoga and Love For Children in The 'Hood

Jan 07, 2015

Atman Smith, co-founder of Holistic Life Foundation, says that where he lives is called "The 'Hood" because all the neighbors have left.  This is where he and the other two Holistic Life Foundation co-founders, Ali Smith and Andres Gonzalez, teach yoga to children.  In a recent TED talk, they show how it's done.

It's an inspiring video for children’s yoga teachers because it gives great insight into how the children respond to the practice. It also shows the power of being fully present with children and the amazing benefits it has.  They make a great case for letting children step into leadership roles, and walk the talk by including two of their students in the presentation.

At the heart of their work isn't the latest research findings or some sophisticated technique, but simply the power of love.