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Stretching Mind and Body

May 9, 2012 - by Rebecca Moss

Each Friday Chloe Tupper, a Bent on Learning yoga instructor, visits the Children’s Workshop School to teach yoga to a class of preschoolers, and then, to the third and fourth …

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Corpse pose seems to be the most difficult for the 4 and 5-year-olds, who have trouble being still. (Photo / Rebecca Moss)
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Keeping Kids Fit in Overcrowded Schools

May 8, 2012May 11, 2012 - by Rebecca Moss

Some educators are trying to tackle the growing child obesity risks by bringing in medical experts–and yoga–into city classrooms.

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First Graders Have 40 Minutes to Get Fit

May 8, 2012 - by Rebecca Moss

At P.S. 24 in Sunset Park Brooklyn, 54 percent of students are overweight or obese and P.E. classes are a weekly activity.  Limited space means that only half of the …

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No Pain No Gain

May 8, 2012May 8, 2012 - by Rebecca Moss

Childhood obesity rates are on the rise as hours spent in physical education are on the decline. What’s wrong with this picture?

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School Breakfast May Contribute to High Obesity Rates

April 27, 2012April 27, 2012 - by Elizabeth Harball

New York City schools may be contributing to obesity rates by feeding kids breakfast after they’ve already eaten at home. Schools often serve unhealthy options like waffles with syrup, muffins, …

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