Stretching for Body and Mind

Stretching stimulates receptors in the nervous system that slow the production of stress hormones. It can increase flexibility, range of motion, and blood flow, and improve your posture. But did you know that stretching can also help your mind?

Fatigue, stress, and anxiety can cause the brain to slow down, make you think more slowly, react more harshly, and find it more difficult to make decisions. Stretching can help conquer these moments and give you the lift you need. 

Stretching increases blood flow and circulation to your muscles and your brain. More blood flow contributes to a clearer mind and a more cheerful mood. After stretching, parents and students alike will learn to stretch to rethink situations and decisions that may be cloudy when stressed or tired. 

The dynamics of stretching and breathing will help all ages with general wellbeing and mental clarity.  It will incorporate gentle movements compiled to assist flexibility of muscles and joint movement. Relaxing music along with scripture memory will offer new focus and teach students how to approach stress or anxiety. For smaller children, this will help improve balance, hand and eye coordination as well as focus ability. The lab will follow a flexible outline and is independent of a specific curriculum at this time.

Supplies needed: An exercise mat or towel for each participant

Instructor Mary Kelone is a licensed, nationally board certified Massage Therapist and has an Associates in Teaching from Lamar Orange in addition to several other certifications and degrees. She is passionate about the mental, spiritual and physical benefits that can be gained by caring for the body through proper exercise and stretching. Mary is a believer in Christ and hopes to share the hope she has in Him as she encourages other homeschool moms and children to take care of themselves as they serve others! 

Lighthouse membership required to register.

$144/year payable in 9 monthly payments of $16

NOTE: The temporarily required online payment includes a necessary online payment fee.