Apparel company Alo Yoga created Alo Gives as a nonprofit foundation that devotes itself to sharing yoga and meditation for kids. As the powerful mind-body practices of meditation and yoga can help to alleviate anxiety, support a clear mind for learning and enhanced emotional and physical strength, millions of kids have been positively impacted by the brand's initiatives.
To help kids, parents and teachers alike, Alo Yoga released a series of classroom-friendly five-minute video classes, all of which can be accessed online at no cost. Ultimately, Alo Yoga aims to offer an expanded Scholastic-approved curriculum for kids of all ages and grades from preschool to high school.
Week one of the classroom-friendly yoga videos begin with Animal Yoga and Breathing, followed by themes in the following 12 weeks that encourage kids to 'Be Brave,' 'Be Strong' and more.
School-Friendly Yoga Classes
'Alo Gives' Brings Yoga and Meditation for Kids in School
Trend Themes
1. School-friendly Yoga - Opportunity for creating specialized yoga classes and programs tailored to the needs of students in school settings.
2. Meditation for Kids - Potential to develop meditation practices and techniques specifically designed for children to help them reduce anxiety and improve focus.
3. Online Yoga Classes - Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in providing accessible and free online yoga classes for kids, parents, and teachers.
Industry Implications
1. Apparel - Apparel companies can explore collaborations with Alo Gives to create specialized yoga wear for kids to enhance their comfort and flexibility during yoga classes.
2. Education - Educational institutions and organizations can integrate school-friendly yoga and meditation programs into their curricula to promote mental and physical well-being among students.
3. Fitness and Wellness - Fitness centers and wellness studios can expand their offerings to include children-focused yoga and meditation classes, tapping into the growing demand for holistic wellness practices for kids.