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In this series, children will learn about the five components of the Little Flower Yoga Program:~ Connect (activities that will connect to yourself, community and world);
~ Breathe (activities to control breath safely);
~ Move (learning yoga postures - focus on exploration not competition);
~ Focus (activities which allow participants to experiment with what it means to focus & "be in the moment");
~ Relax (the final component of the program which will promote resting the body and mind).
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BENEFITS OF KIDS YOGA + MINDFULNESS
Physical Development
🤸 Strength and Flexibility: Dynamic poses engage major muscle groups and lengthen tight muscles without requiring heavy resistance training.
🤸 Coordination and Balance: Balances like Tree Pose or Airplane strengthen vestibular processing and proprioception (spatial body awareness).
🤸 Posture and Spinal Health: Counteracts prolonged sitting and screen time by opening the chest, shoulders, and hips.
Emotional & Mental Well-Being
🧘 Emotional Self-Regulation: Breathing techniques (such as "belly breathing" or "bee breath") activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping children downshift from fight-or-flight states during tantrums or anxiety.
🧘 Stress and Anxiety Reduction: Gives kids concrete, accessible tools to manage school stress, social pressures, and sensory overload.
🧘 Self-Confidence and Body Positivity: Non-competitive movement emphasizes personal growth and effort over winning or perfection.
Cognitive & Behavioral Focus
🙏 Improved Attention Span: Practicing sustained attention on breath or balance trains the prefrontal cortex, aiding focus in the classroom.
🙏 Impulse Control: Learning to pause before reacting builds executive function and thoughtful decision-making.
🙏 Better Sleep Quality: Evening relaxation and wind-down stretches reduce physiological arousal, helping kids fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
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Dates:
October 12, 19, 26
Series: $45
Drop-in: $18 / class
Drop-ins are always welcome, but you must pre-register!
Designed for children Kindergarten thru 4th Grade. There is a 5 student minimum required to hold this series.
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