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Living St. Louis: Black Kids Yoga Class--Empowering Mental Well-Being

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The video "Living St. Louis: Black Kids Yoga Class--Empowering Mental Well-Being" explores the unique and inspiring yoga class by instructor Sonjoria Sydnor, who is also the author of "Our Family's Doing Yoga." The class is specially crafted for children, emphasizing principles like mindfulness, breathwork, and mental health in an engaging manner with singing, dancing, and obstacle courses. Important concepts discussed include mental well-being, representation, and yoga's benefits such as improved cognition and reduced anxiety. Dr. Cynthia Rogers speaks on the mental health advantages of yoga for children, such as enhanced mood and self-esteem. This video underscores yoga's role in nurturing mental resilience and emotional intelligence. Part of the "Living St. Louis" series.

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