ISHA WARRIORS: YOGA FOR TEENS
Our mission is to support mental health, cultivate emotional resilience and develop physical strength for teens all over the world through focused yoga series accessible to all abilities, weekly empowering podcasts and social media content that edifies and elevates.
Annual Teen “Not Alone” Event
To raise awareness-because mental health matters.
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in teenagers.
We have lost too many; too young.
Each year Isha Warriors hosts a Beginners’ yoga class and lantern lighting event during National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Week to bring more awareness to how much mental health matters and to honor those we have loved and lost. Yoga has been proven to help and when we do it together……We are reminded we are never alone in our journey.
Be a part of this annual teen event ALL YEAR LONG, by purchasing a lantern that will be lit NEXT September in honor of a loved one you have lost and by making a donation to Isha Warriors so we can host more IN PERSON events and spread more yoga to teens!!
Click “LEARN MORE” to see pictures from past TEEN NOT ALONE events and how you can participate in this incredible evening regardless of where you live or what time of year it is…because mental illness is a battle we lose at least 10 teens to every day.
Check out Isha Warriors latest online teen series…
All the mantras, poses and tools you need to feel more self confidence and self love-all in one place!
“I love doing yoga with Isha Warriors because it’s time for me to relax while still working the body and I don’t have to worry about being judged or messing up.” -Makayla, 16yrs (StudioJ2 & WNBA Fever Hip Hop Team)
“Listening to Alli's podcast about eating disorders gave me the courage to get help for myself. I love doing yoga with her because she makes me feel safe, she reminds me to love myself and she helps me let go of all my stress. I always feel amazing by the end of class.” -Lydia, 16yrs 
Why Chair Yoga for Teens?
I've worked with teens long enough to know that there are DOZENS of reasons why a yoga routine on the mat isn't the right fit for everyone. It may be they struggle with balance or they feel extremely self conscious, intimidated and uncomfortable doing the poses. Or perhaps there are physical circumstances that make getting up and down off a mat not doable or maybe they are recovering from a sports injury and in PT. Crushing a yoga class from the chair is a great way to build confidence for ANYONE. I've been teaching Chair Yoga for 7 years and every week I have someone tell me how their life has changed because of it, or how it's 10x their physical therapy. Even if you only make it through half a class or can only do half the poses to start with. The important thing is TO GET STARTED! 60min Chair Yoga w/Macenzie; “Somebody Before Something” is the mantra for the first week of our “YOGA FOR ATHLETES” series.
It is important to remember you are more than the sport you play. What is your “Why”? What do you value? Answering these questions will help keep you grounded and positive when it feels like the world has turned upside down.
All Teen Series include Chair yoga classes.
Below are a few free resources to get you started on your path to mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wholeness.
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Why Blocks Are Your Best Friend
This video is for someone who wants to know what props are essential for practice, what kind of props to buy and how much a good quality prop costs. Come find out why blocks are your best friend.
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Basic Not "Basic" Routine
Try out a Teen Yoga class with me without even signing up for a trial!
Join me for a light hearted one hour Slow Flow Vinyasa class and start experiencing the incredible benefits yoga has to offer your mind, body and soul.
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Chair Yoga Routine
Forget all your preconceived notions of what Chair Yoga is and who should do it!
Try out this 60 min routine designed to strengthen the body and enlightn the mind!
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All About That Breath, 'Bout That Breath = No Trouble!
Why all the focus and fuss about your breathing?! Find out 8 reasons why mindful breathing is the key to a thriving life. Tap into your breathing potential.
1. “You are enough, just by showing up.”
In this space there’s zero pressure and zero judgment. No one to please, no grade to earn, no competition to train for.
2. Unplug and recharge.
In a world of constant noise and instant everything. Yoga offers teens a place to pause and practice listening to their own powerful inner voice.
3. Improve fitness and physical health.
Yoga helps improve coordination, balance, strength, and flexibility.
4. Reduce stress and anxiety.
Through breath and awareness, yoga lowers cortisol levels and helps teens focus on the present; increasing relaxation.
5. Improve optimism and self confidence.
6. Improve focus and school performance.
Studies have found that children with ADHD who practiced yoga once or twice weekly can improve their behavior as well as school performance.
7. Encourage creativity.
8. Develop discipline and self-regulation.
8 Benefits of Yoga for Teens.
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“I liked doing yoga with Miss Alli because she was kind, generous, patient and gentle. She was amazing in every form and she got me to do crow pose-I never thought that was possible."
Alayah T.
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“Doing yoga helped me form a greater connection with my intuition and my spirit. I liked to yoga with Miss Alli because it allowed me a moment of stillness."
Kaleigh A.
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“Yoga helped me let go of things that don't matter in my life. I loved doing yoga with Miss Alli because she makes it easy, fun and exciting."
TT
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“Miss Alli makes me feel safe, seen, heard and valued. And doing yoga with her helped me strengthen my mental; how I deal with certain situations."
Calisha D.
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"Yoga helped me feel calm even when I showed up to class feeling overwhelmed. I am more positive now after doing yoga and I tell more people to do it."
Zyiar S.
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