Kids Yoga

The Kids Yoga teacher, Carol, has a 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certification, a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education K-12, has taught yoga since 1997, and has taught fitness classes since 1993.  She has experience teaching yoga to pre-school and elementary age kids.

Parents are welcome to stay during the class to observe by sitting in the lobby or in the back of the classroom at no extra charge.  A parent may participate and join the class for an additional regular class student fee.  Sometimes, it is helpful to have a parent nearby for the first few classes.  This may help a child feel more at ease and transition into eventually attending class independently.  We want kids to feel welcome and comfortable.

Kids Mat Yoga:

6 – 12 year-olds

PLEASE BRING A STUFFED ANIMAL FROM HOME AND YOUR OWN YOGA MAT.

Children love to move and they learn best through play!  They will have fun pretending to be yoga animals and play yoga games.  They will practice yoga poses with their stuffed animal, as the teacher guides them through yoga adventures and movement-based stories.   Yoga helps children get rid of the wiggles and restless energy.  Visualization and breathing exercises are used for overall balance and concentration, which can be applied toward everyday situations.  When your child learns how to find calmness from inside, it will help them be more focused when they need it.  This class promotes self-confidence, respect, a positive body awareness, and coping mechanisms for daily life.  It’s also a fun and healthy kids activity.  Please bring your own personal yoga mat and a stuffed animal to be your yoga friend during class.

Kids Aerial Yoga:

8 years old and up

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN YOGA MAT.

In this class kids explore coordination, strength, flexibility, and creativity.  Before the class begins, the aerial fabric height is custom positioned by the teacher to be at each student’s individual hip level height.  So, the fabric height is safe for each child; and is not that high above the floor.  Inversions are always optional.  Variations will be shown for poses.  As the class moves along, students may choose to remain safely and comfortably in a pose they enjoy.  They may find it relaxing to simply lounge in the fabric, or just want to enjoy a certain stretch longer.  Thick foam gymnastics mats are provided for extra cushion and safety in all Kids Aerial classes.  Please always bring your own basic yoga mat to place on top of the provided thicker mat for cleanliness and personal comfort.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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