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- 1. Southern Ulster Times, Wednesday, February 11, 20152 By KAITLYN BENNETT C hildren and their families gather at the library every first Friday to enjoy yoga taught by Barbara Neiman OTR, 200RYT. Neiman is an occu- pational therapist, yoga instructor, edu- cator, and author living in New Paltz. She teaches yoga to adults and children from her home studio and travels the country to provide continuing education seminars on using yoga for occupational therapy to mental health professionals and administrators. With yoga you really get a chance to tune into your own body. Its a way of really being with yourself, said Neiman, Your focus is really on.... your own expe- rience on the inside. Neimans latest project, Mindfulness and Yoga for Children and Adolescents: 115 activities for trauma, self-regulation, special needs, and anxiety, an instruc- tional book to help parents and teachers assist children in their path to a healthy, mindful life, will be released on March 1. This instructional text builds on 35 years of experience helping children and their families manage disabilities, trauma, and a range of issues stemming from the challenges children face in a modern, high-tech world. Neimans goal is to bring mindfulness and its many benefits to chil- dren, parents, and community leaders, such as educators and law enforcement agents. Mindfulness is a self-awareness, and there are many different ways to describe it. It is about combining patience, self-ac- ceptance, and trusting and an awareness of watching your thoughts and feelings... and learning how to witness your mind, said Neiman. Neiman began her work at the Plattekill Library as a way to work with local children and practice teaching yoga to a younger audience. In her classes and education materials, Neiman uses yoga for building life skills, not for fitness, beauty, or weight loss. She finds that the meditative qualities of yoga bring about a host of benefits for children which can help them navigate a stressful, high tech world. According to Neiman, mindfulness is an important component to managing the physical and emotional components of stress and it brings about mental clar- ity which facilitates the creation of life skills. They seem to really like focusing on their bodies...they seem to really enjoy it, said Neiman about her Plattekill stu- dents. Neimans class at the Plattekill Library is small, usually about 10 chil- dren. Children and their parents are encouraged to bring their yoga mats and participate in about two hours of yoga, which Neiman weaves around enter- taining stories. The class concludes with meditation, which Neiman says can be the most challenging part for her young students. Those interested in Neimans book, webinars, classes, or workshops should visit her website at wakeuptowhoyouare. com. 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