Burst of energy

PHOTO COURTESY OF WANDA GARRIN Parsons Elementary School, North Brunswick, is participating in a new pilot program where first- and second-graders who attend the before-school program can do "Yogarate," a combination of yoga and karate. The program is led by Ron Shuali of Shua Life Skills. The focus is on a 45-minute morning workout to stimulate their minds and bodies before the start of the school day in hopes of improving daily academic performance.