Classes For Grown Ups Too!

As someone who struggles with full time single parenting 2 active teenagers, their day to day sports, working full time and keeping school a priority - I HIGHLY recommend yoga with Angie. She really knows how to calm the mind and reminding a person to focus on their self to stay healthy, relaxed, and centred! I have never felt better or more focused than when doing yoga with Angie.

Melanie S., Calgary

 

An Outstanding Kids' Teacher

Had I known Angela Blenkhorne during my 30+ year career in education, my job would have been A LOT easier!

 

As a guidance counselor, I saw many students who struggled with low self-esteem, health and body image concerns, and a general lack of self-confidence.  Often, what they needed most was a caring adult they could trust, and who would help them develop self-confidence and an awareness of their physical and emotional strength; in other words, Angela Blenkhorne.

 

Safe and Welcoming Environment

I had the privilege of watching grieving children participate in a kid’s yoga program with Angela. I was thoroughly impressed with Angela’s compassion and sensitivity with children struggling with issues of safety, confidence, which many grieving kids face.

 

You see, children respond well to Angela’s warm and open welcome.  A rapport of trust and mutual respect develops quickly, and children are drawn into the activities easily and enthusiastically in the relaxed and safe environment which Angela creates.

 

Children who may be wary when walking in the door become reluctant to leave: they want to stay and play with Angela – they seem drawn to her genuine caring and authenticity. She believes in the kids’ strength and ability to participate in her program – the children come to believe it themselves as evidenced in the very fun but challenging poses they successfully achieve. Their self-confidence becomes apparent in their willingness to completely immerse themselves in the activities.

 

Children and Angela seem to speak the same language; her instructions are kid-friendly, she’s at eye-level when talking with them, and she’s on the floor with them during the yoga movements. I would say that Angela’s communication skills, with kids and parents, are exceptional. Angela’s yoga certification and her careful diligence mean that her assessment of a child’s abilities ensures growth within a context of health and safety. She is well able to adjust her teaching style to suit the ages and skills of her participants.

 

Angela’s impact is speedy and significant. I saw children with greater self-awareness of their physical and emotional strength; children with the confidence to try new and challenging activities; children willing to engage in relationships with new adults, and other children; and children who laughed and had fun despite whatever else was happening in their world.

 

Yes, I wish that my students could have had Angela Blenkhorne in their lives.

 

Wendy Kurchak B.Ed., Dip. PsychEd (Guidance), Dip. Nursing, CT (ADEC)