Here are some Parents' questions about Spoga4Kids™.
What is Spoga4Kids™? My child is coming home from school telling us about a new and different "thing" and it's called "Spoga". Can you tell me more?
Spoga4Kids™ is a playful way to calm, energize and focus students; it is a fitness program that combines breathing, posture, strength, balance, endurance and FUN! The goal of Spoga4Kids™ is to aid students in reducing and assisting in their ability to focus while developing a healthier body. Spoga4Kids was developed as a fitness program to be used by any school system that has limited time and space for fitness. Spoga4Kids™ can be used in the home, too.
How is Spoga pronounced and what does it stand for?
Pronounced Spo-ga.think toga with an S-P. The "S" stands for spunky, the "P" stands for playful.and the "oga" derived from yoga, from which we have borrowed and modified moves. Spoga4Kids is vastly different from yoga and even from the adult version of SpogaŽ or Simply SpogaŽ.
Is Spoga4Kids™ religious?
It is absolutely not religious and is totally non-spiritual in nature. We leave that up to you!
What is different about Spoga4Kids™ versus the Spoga® and Simply Spoga® adult versions?
It's like the difference between a glass of milk and a glass of wine. One is playful and geared toward children; the other requires the discernment of a mature mind. While Spoga4Kids™ has no religious or spiritual connotations, the adult versions do invite the participants to connect to their spirit.
Who produced Spoga4Kids™ and can I buy a copy of the DVD?
Spoga4Kids™ was produced at the Becon.tv studios in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Becon.tv is the education channel for the Broward County School System, which is the 6th largest in the country. A copy of the DVD can be purchased soon from this site.
My child is over-weight. Will Spoga4Kids help her/him lose those unwanted pounds?
With time your child may begin to lose weight. Remember, nutritional intake is the most important component to weight loss. Combining a reduction in calories (especially fats and sugars) and increasing fitness activity like Spoga4Kids™ will help. The Spoga4Kids™ programs are only 15-minutes, adding another session of 15-minutes after-school will get your child up to the minimum 30-minutes daily fitness activity guideline.
Where is Spoga4Kids™ done? Does my child need any special equipment?
Your child can do Spoga4Kids™ at home or in the classroom. Very limited space is required and the only equipment we use is a chair. Little girls may be more comfortable in pants (versus a skirt) as we jump, bend and stretch a lot.
What does Spoga4Kids™ try to accomplish?
The goal of Spoga4Kids™ is to aid children to reduce stress and assist in their ability to focus while developing a healthier body. Via a concise format, children are guided through fun, energetic moves that are focused on mind-body fitness. Each Spoga4Kids™ segment is just 15-minutes in length and engages the children to be conscious of their breath while they move and energize their bodies. It is also a wonderful way to de-stress and helps prepare students prior to any test.
The benefits of Spoga4Kids™ include: a more fit body, mental clarity, an improved attitude, a sunny disposition, reduced stress and potential weight loss with time. Another benefit for children, who enjoy the Spoga4Kids experience, may be an openness to other fitness options and long-term, potentially, a healthier way of life.
Some of the things my child does in Spoga4Kids™ seem odd, can you explain?
We do some fun out-of-box things, i.e., panting like a puppy, sighing, sticking out our tongue or saying "WhooHoo" as we give the sky a big "high-5". The Puppy Panting increases the children's energy, raising their arms overhead increases circulation and improves the lymphatic system. The increase in oxygen getting to the brain aids in learning activity. Sighing, releases tension while removing carbon dioxide from the blood, this is calming to the mind and body and also reduces stress. Sticking out the tongue does seem odd but all the muscles in the face are stretched then relaxed, tension melts away in fun. Finally, we say "WhooHoo" as a playful way to end each Spoga4Kids segment. Kids love the High-5, they giggle and laugh and all the while they are releasing endorphins while reducing stress naturally!
Will my child's grades improve by doing Spoga4Kids™?
Studies show that reducing stress and tension allows more of your child's brain to focus on learning. There are also some studies that seem to correlate fitness and good grades.let's hope that is the case with Spoga4Kids!
Please write and let us know about the positive changes you are seeing in your child's behavior, grades and weight! We hope to be on Oprah some day and would love to share your endorsements and support! Send thoughts and photos to Info@spoga4kids.com
Who is endorsing this program?
It is part of the Commit 2B FitT program. |
