Originally filmed June 2009
The Story: Many Chicago Schools no longer have recess. They have limited physical education. And the cafeteria serves mainly nachos and pizza. This Chicago charter school has changed all that — and added yoga.
Update: Namaste School was only the second school in Chicago to get the nod from Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign. Just over a year after the first lady announced the initiative, Namaste received the HealthierUS School Challenge Gold of Distinction award for its commitment to the health of its students. Read the article here.
More Info: Namaste School’s webpage
Chicago Parent Magazine article
