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by Megan Corbett,
Youth Programs AmeriCorps CIA Member
Serenity and peacefulness in the midst of bustle
and noise is what Erin Simpson provides the youth
in our summer program every day. Erin works fulltime at Heifer International and is a full-time mom
and wife, but she still has made time this summer
for our kids.
The soft music plays, the lights are off, the mats are
down, and the mood is set for a solid 30 minutes of
yoga. The youth love the chance to take time to
breathe and relax in the middle of a packed day of
high-energy programming. Erin teaches them ways
to calm down quickly as well as the importance of
stretching their bodies to keep them healthy.
Erin is a positive and necessary contribution to our
summer team. The kids come away from yoga class
excited that they could look like a tree or a warrior
and love acting like happy babies.
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On the first day of the summer, the kids asked, “are
we doing yoga again this summer?” Thanks to Erin,
the answer was YES!
Photo: The youngest My Picture Perfect Summer kids, the
6- to 8-year-olds, may not always copy Erin’s movements
exactly right, but they are always eager to try.