Yoga For Schools
Empowering the Next Generation Through Yoga and Wellbeing
Sunita Poddar, has advocated for integrating yoga into the school curriculum. She emphasises it not just as physical activity but as a comprehensive practice that enhances mental health, emotional resilience, focus, and self-awareness among students.
What We Do
Through this initiative, PYPT trains teachers and youth leaders across the UK to deliver safe, effective, and age-appropriate yoga sessions within their schools and community groups. Our training is grounded in the principles of classical yoga, adapted for modern educational settings, and tailored to meet the developmental needs of children and young people.
Teachers trained through our programme are equipped not only to lead physical postures, but also to introduce breathing techniques, mindfulness practices, and simple meditations that promote calm, concentration, and confidence in the classroom.
Why Yoga in Schools Matters
Today’s young people face numerous pressures, such as academic stress, social media, anxiety, and sedentary habits. These challenges call for proactive, preventative wellbeing strategies. Yoga provides a valuable toolkit for life. Regular practice can help children and teens to:
• Handle stress and manage emotions
• Increase physical strength, balance, and flexibility
• Enhance concentration and behaviour in the classroom
• Foster empathy, kindness, and self-esteem
• Sleep more soundly and feel more connected to themselves and others
Growing a National Movement
With support from schools, educators, and local authorities, PYPT’s Yoga for Schools programme has already begun to make a measurable impact in classrooms across the UK. Our vision is to ensure that every child, regardless of background or ability, has access to the benefits of yoga as part of their daily life.
We are currently expanding our network of trained educators and are proud to support a growing movement of schools committed to putting wellbeing at the heart of education.
Get Involved
If you’re a teacher, headteacher, or youth group leader eager to introduce yoga to your school or community, we’d be happy to hear from you.
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Together, we can create a future where all children are equipped with the skills to succeed — both academically and in life.
Get in Touch
Email admin@pypt.org.uk to find out more about Yoga for Schools.