Saturdays, 10 AM
Begins March 5
We’re excited to offer an introductory series of yoga for children! Using elements of story, breath work, poses and guided meditation, kiddos will connect with their bodies and become aware of their feelings, thoughts and sensations.
Yoga helps kids to:
- Develop body awareness
- Learn how to use their bodies in a healthy way
- Manage stress through breathing, awareness, meditation and healthy movement
- Build concentration
- Increase their confidence and positive self-image
- Feel part of a healthy, non-competitive group
- Have an alternative to tuning out through constant attachment to electronic devices
In recent study from MIT on the effects of an eight-week mindfulness program (comprising breathing exercises), sixth-graders reported feeling less stress and fewer negative emotions after the program. Brain scans revealed reduced activation of their amygdala, the region in the brain that processes fear.
Teaching this 4-week series is Traci Coffman, a seasoned 4th grade educator at Wynford Schools and our regular Yin Yoga teacher as well as familiar face in All-Levels Flow. She has used these elements with her own students – especially in the midst of COVID – and found that many kids loved the chance to reconnect with themselves.
A note on registration:
We’re using a different platform to book for this class so that parents can book on behalf of children. You can sign up for an account with Momence (formerly Ribbon, where our online library is hosted) and list your child/ren before booking. Then when you book with the link below, you’ll be able to select the child you’re booking into the class.
This class will be listed in fitDegree, but registering on fitDegree will not add you to the class.
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