Why yoga for kids?
The research surrounding the practice of yoga with youth identifies numerous benefits. Among these are an ability to regulate emotions and navigate challenges in a mindful way as well as an ability to attend during academic programs, with a decrease in negative behaviors. Yoga is also becoming more common as a supportive practice with athletes. Youth involved in sports of all kinds can use yoga as a way to improve flexibility and reduce their likelihood of injury among other positive outcomes. Yoga…
- Encourages a healthy lifestyle through exercise, stretching, and breathwork
- Improves concentration, coordination, and balance
- Promotes body awareness and builds strength
- Builds self-esteem
- Encourages both independence and teamwork
What does a yoga class look like for kids?
Fun-filled classes use stories, songs, games, creative movement and relaxation to teach children basic yoga tools.
Our youth yoga offerings include:
1. Parents Night Out
Need a date night or simply some time to run errands without kiddos in tow? We’ve got you covered! Our Parents Night Out events are held on select Friday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm.
We’ll provide a youth yoga class, craft, snack and water. Please bring a packed dinner for your kiddo. (Peanut free) This special offering is open to fully potty-trained kids, ages 4-9. Feel free to send your little one in movement appropriate pajamas so they are ready to transfer right into bed if they fall asleep on the way home. Details of any upcoming series can be found on our Special Events page.
2. Youth Yoga Series
Several times a year we offer 6 or 8-week long yoga series based on age groups. These series allow students to get to know their energetic responses to familiar life experiences/interactions and help them to build muscle memory for healing & harmony during times of stress. And the best part is we will do this in fun & developmentally appropriate ways through movement, art, dance breaks, breathwork, relaxation practices and more!
Details of any upcoming series can be found on our Special Events page.
3. Private Classes
Is your youth group interested in a yoga experience as a way to demonstrate these benefits (ex. support relaxation before testing, prepare for a basketball tournament, connect as a scouting troop, etc)?
Schedule a 1.5 hour long class for your youth group (sports, scouts, church youth group, homeschool community, group of friends, etc.) This time would include a centering activity, an age appropriate yoga class as well as a group/interactive element and a period of relaxation. Time will be allocated for a healthy snack and socializing as well.
Cost: $90.00 for up to 10 children. Additional participants welcome for $5 each.
To schedule a private yoga yoga session, contact Kathleen Zdenek at 814-359-8819 or zdenek.kathleen@gmail.com
4. Yoga Party
In our studio…
A 2 hour long yoga party includes an age appropriate yoga class, calming craft project, along with time for cake/food and time for gifts. Parents are responsible for bringing the cake/food and any table decorations.
Cost: $180.00 for up to 10 children. Additional participants welcome for $10 each.
At your location of choice…
Gain a little more flexibility by having us come to you! Schedule either a yoga class alone, or with a party themed craft. The prices below are for a maximum of 12 children. Add more for $5 per child.
Yoga class alone (approx. 60 minutes): $90
Yoga class + craft (approx. 90 minutes): $145
To schedule a yoga birthday party, contact Kathleen Zdenek at 814-359-8819 or zdenek.kathleen@gmail.com
“Kathleen Zdenek has done a wonderful job organizing, developing, and teaching a private mother/tween daughter yoga class for myself, my daughter, and three other mothers and their 11-12 year old daughters. Every week we meet in the wonderful and charming Wellness in Motion Yoga Studio. We always start with a centering. We then warm up and go through a series of yoga poses. Finally, we end with my daughter’s favorite part, a period of relaxation. Every class is different and carefully planned by Kathleen to keep everyone’s interest. Kathleen is always committed to sending the girls a very positive message about overcoming fear and doubt and developing mindfulness. Initially I didn’t know what my daughter and her friends would think of yoga, but I can honestly say they ALL LOVE it. It is such a wonderful way to begin the new week and to have this special mother/daughter time together. Kathleen is a caring, kind, and knowledgeable yoga teacher who has established a safe and relaxing space for all of us to explore yoga. I am very grateful to have our Sunday yoga time with her.” ~K.F.