Growing Emotional Intelligence through Yoga
Adults, Teachers and Parents professional development
Monica Batiste 

Yoga helps children grow emotional intelligence by helping them link movement with emotions. Simple postures such as Mountain pose can help a child build the confidence to take a positive stand. Warrior pose support a child's courage, and softer postures such as Resting Butterfly and Child's pose help a child build trust and self-care.
Sometimes children need support in recognising who they are, and how they feel, in order to socialise more effectively, speak up for themselves, and to build the confidence to follow their dreams.
Monica Batiste has worked in health and fitness for over 30 years, and is a trained yoga teacher, artist and author. 
Her book Yoga for Little Bears, which focuses on Growing Emotional Intelligence through Yoga, was shortlisted for the Moreton Bay Innovation awards in 2016. 
Workshop details
Saturday 
7.30 - 8.30 am Beach Yoga with Monica at Suttons Beach, Margate
8.45 - 9.30 Breakfast
9.45 - 10.00 Registration
10.00 - 11.15 am What is Emotional Intelligence?
11.15 Morning tea
11.30 - 12.30 How to grow emotional intelligence through movement, including brain gym© and smart yoga
12.30 Lunch 
1.30 pm - 2.30pm Understanding emotional intelligence
2.30 Afternoon tea 
2.45 - 3.15 Combining emotional intelligence with yoga
3.30 Close and finish
The benefits for children
Children with high emotional intelligence learn more easily and take responsibility for their actions. They co-operate more effectively with others, and lead with compassion. Children that have developed self-awareness protect themselves from bullies, and take a stand against bullies. Children that have learned to bully develop self-awareness and compassion, and become more likely to take responsibility for their emotions and actions.

Who is this workshop suitable for? 
Adults, teachers and parents who wish to facilitate emotional intelligence for their inner child, or the children in their care.
Your Workshop Includes
  • Yoga class
  • Introduction to emotional intelligence
  • How to combine emotional intelligence with yoga in the classroom or at home
  • eBooks
  • Email support
  • Certificate of PD attendance (please request)
Yoga for Little Bears, Simply Yoga and all other books may be purchased on the day. 

​Evening workshops available. 2 hours x 4 weeks. 
Testimonials: 
"Very well presented. Great information and techniques. Encouraging learning new ways to use virtues." 
Aspley Early Learning Centre. 

"it gave me a better insight into how using words can help to improve behaviour and feelings of worth." 
Carindale Child Care Centre