Darcy Elman - The Alexander Technique and Visionary Cranio Sacral Therapy

Kid In Action
A Fun Fitness Program Just for Kids

707.696.0738
darcyann@pacbell.net
Founders: Darcy Elman, Tari Webber, Wendy Elman

YoGo Ball
For Kids Ages 6 - 12

Decathlon Club
3250 Central Expressway
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Monday 3:30-4:30 pm
408-738-8743

Starts September 10th
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YoGo Ball
Program Philosophy

The philosophy of the program is built on the belief that each child has something special to offer. Physical education seeks to bring “performance” levels of kids up by standardizing programs with a one size fits all approach, there are fewer and fewer easily accessible outlets which promote a holistic approach to fitness. YoGo Ball is an exceptional program dedicated to building kids self esteem in everyday life as well as linking Fitness with Self Care.

This program has been developed as an extension, not an alternative, to existing after school activities such as soccer, gymnastics, ballet, etc. In fact, it is designed to help kids become even better at what they already love. By empowering our children with tools, fitness interwoven with social skills, we believe their own unique gifts will readily unfold. Our goal is to foster a sense of self worth and well being so that children in turn will better manage their own day-to-day interactions with others. To do this, we have developed a series of exercises and activities based on ancient art of yoga, which also integrates modern balancing techniques on the physio fitness balls, as well as games that promote partnership, leadership and group interaction. At the center of each discipline is the concept of promoting “self-care”, and improved body mechanics, so that kids develop a healthy relationship with their body.

What is YoGo Ball:

Programs consists of a series set of exercises/activities tied to
3 main areas-physical, mental, and spiritual. Exercises integrate
yoga, balancing work on balls, gaming aspects, martial arts, and rhythm; Brain teasers are lightly interspersed to educate kids on nutrition and basic anatomy.

Each child works at their own level to achieve strength, coordination, flexibility, and centered calmness.

The through line is team work and community-needs i.e. relay races, obstacle courses, games while each child is encouraged do their best to support their group

Brainacs: Nutrition, and Basic Anatomy are interspersed to enhance awareness of the whole body

Totems or Power Animals will be used in yoga to represent different aspects physical, mental and spiritual body

At the end of a four week series parents and friends are invited to come watch a demonstration.

Meet the Founders:

Darcy Elman
Is on program development of YoGa Ball and manages the executive accounts department.

Darcy is a certified Alexander teacher, movement educator practicing in the Bay area for seventeen years. She graduated from Alexander Training Institute of San Francisco in 1988. She has developed and taught Physio Ball classes for the past five years at Tone Pilates, Action Fitness, Ann Turner Pilates Studio, Pilates of Hawaii, and The Park Point Fitness Club and YMCA of Santa Rosa.
Darcy majored in Dance at The University of Maryland. In the past fifteen years she has trained in Chi Gong, Aikido, Pilates, yoga and Cranial Sacral Therapy. Darcy has taught at Quan Yin Acupuncture Clinic in San Francisco, Dr. Michael Bronshvag Medical Group, Center Strength Pilate Studio in Berkley, Rolling Hills Fitness of Marin, and Tone Pilate’s of Santa Rosa, Action Fitness, and Park Point Fitness of Santa Rosa. Darcy travels nationally teaching movement education as well as maintains a private practice in Santa Rosa and Fairbanks Alaska. She is published with North Atlantic Press in Ground Works.

Wendy Elman
Is the marketing and business coordinator of Kid In Action and
YoGo Ball.

Wendy has over 15 years experience as a business leader and sales and marketing executive in the emerging fields of Internet and digital entertainment. With a focus on developing innovative products and services for parents and children, she has been a leader in pioneering new ways to help kids learn and grow. She recently served as a member of the senior manager team at Scholastic Inc., global children’s media and publishing company, where she was responsible for the strategy and development of their online business for teachers, parents, and kid’s ages 0-12. In addition, she has held senior positions at leading companies including The Princeton Review and Random House.

Ms. Elman currently manages a consulting firm specializing in the youth market and ecommerce-serving clients such as Discovery Channel, Barnes and Noble, and HarperCollins, a unit of News-Corp. As a founding member of Women in New Media, she has been at the forefront of leading change through new channels.

Tari Webber
Is the program coordinator and on research development with
Kid In Action.

She is a nationally and internationally certified personal trainer. She holds a bachelor and masters degree in psychology. She has been a personal trainer and health educator for the past 17 years. She graduated from Sonoma State University. Currently she is the weight training coach for the Women’s tennis team at S.S.U. and co-owner of Action Fitness in Rohnert Park. Her past experience includes: director of education of Julie nation academy, co- founder of safe passage mentoring program, nutrition and fitness instructor at 24hour fitness. Tari teaches the following classes: Six Weeks to Fitness, Boot Camp, Core Workout, And Abs, and Back, YoGo Ball at the YMCA Santa Rosa. Tari is well known for her motivational weight and fitness program.

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This ongoing class is a new way for your kids to experience yoga and fitness that helps build strength and coordination plus...
it’s REALLY Fun!

Saturdays
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Park Point Club - in the Studio
1200 N. Dutton Ave.,
Santa Rosa, CA
707.578.1640