By the time the average child is 18 years old, he or she has spent between 10,000 and 15,000 hours watching television
A dynamic 501(c)(3) not-for-profit program, Danialle Karmanos' Work It Out uses a holistic and yoga-based approach to give kids the tools to make healthy choices.
Founded in 2005, Danialle Karmanos’ Work It Out (DKWIO) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit program that delivers quality programming to give children the tools to make healthy choices. Our mission is to eradicate childhood obesity and promote optimum health in mind, body and spirit through a yoga-based approach that reduces anxiety and increases self-esteem.
To achieve its mission, Danialle Karmanos’ Work It Out (DKWIO) reaches hundreds of kids each year through 10-week yoga and nutrition programs.
The foundation of a healthy body begins with understanding what food makes the body strong, energized and fit. DKWIO incorporates nutritional lessons for children of all ages.
For children to get started on a healthy lifestyle, they need to exercise every day. Yoga benefits both the body and the mind—it’s a physically empowering practice and calms a child’s otherwise busy world.
DKWIO employs a holistic and yoga-based model based on proven, structured tools—such as the program’s unique 1-hour formula—that maximize the organization’s impact and reach. This straightforward, repeatable formula maximizes our ability to expose children to life-changing tools and resources.
In the United States alone, more than 2.3 million children suffer from childhood obesity. This problem threatens the health of our kids, our families and our nation. Through our yoga-centric approach and our systemic model for equipping kids to make healthy choices, DKWIO is making a difference for thousands of kids. Read more to learn how you can help us make a difference.
DKWIO’s 10-week program is geared toward the grade-school student for schools and community clubs in the Metro Detroit area. Our program is part of the school’s physical education program or sometimes offered as an after-school program. Fall, winter and summer sessions are available.
If you’re a school or community club interested in hosting a DKWIO session, please contact us at 313-227-7946 or info@dkwio.org.
If you’re a parent interested in getting your child involved, please have your school program coordinator contact us at the number above.