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The kids class will take place from 10 to 11 a.m.
Instructor Steve Lewis will lead the children through an imaginary journey were they will climb mountains, venture through the jungle, and meet friendly animals along the way.
Participants also will learn songs and dances that are meant to celebrate the excitement of life. A healthy snack and special treasure will be provided at every class.
The teen class, which takes place from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., will feature exercises designed to deepen relaxation, build self-confidence, and improve mental focus and balance.
Attendees also will participate in enjoyable activities that are intended to sharpen intuitive responses. Healthy snacks will be provided in this session also.
Cost for the workshop: five classes, $35; four classes, $30; three classes, $25; two or fewer classes, $10 each drop-in fee.
Instructor Steve Lewis, HHP, is a regular yoga instructor at Sutter Lakeside's Wellness Center, which is located just east of Sutter Lakeside Hospital, at 5176 Hill Road East in Lakeport.
He has trained in Deep Yoga, in San Diego with Bhava and Sundari Ram, and achieved Level 2 in the Radiant Child Yoga Program taught by Shakta Kaur Kalsa.
Lewis honors the "beautiful energy that the youth of today hold" and focuses on fun during these two workshops. He has worked with kids in local schools and focuses his life work on creating a space for the youth to express themselves in positive ways; bringing balance into their lives as they grow strong, becoming the leaders of tomorrow.
Parents of interested children and teenagers are asked to call the Wellness Center at 262-5171.
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According to a January 2005 study in the highly-respected Journal of Pediatrics, the average 4- to 5-year-old consumes 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day, which amounts to approximately 64.6 pounds of added sugar a year.
The majority of a child’s added sugar intake comes from fruit drinks, high-fat desserts, soft drinks and candy.
Excessive sugar intake may play a role in escalating childhood obesity rates.
Currently, one in three children in California is overweight or at risk of becoming overweight, regardless of age, race or gender. If left unchecked, obesity can lead to serious health problems, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer.
This Halloween, First 5 California provides the following tips to help parents and caregivers make healthier choices for their children:
- Set limits. Only allow children a certain amount of sweets per day.
- Offer healthier snacks to trick-or-treaters. Or consider alternatives to candy, such as passing out stickers.
- Limit juice and soda. Even fruit juices have hidden sugars. Serve your children water and milk.
- Create new holiday traditions. Do activities together that don’t include sweets.
For more information, call 1-800-KIDS-025.
First 5 California, also known as the California Children and Families Commission, was established after voters passed Proposition 10 in November 1998, adding a 50 cents-per-pack tax on cigarettes to fund education, health, childcare and other programs for expectant parents and children up to age 5. For more information please visit www.ccfc.ca.gov.
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