Yoga for the Developing Brain (for children and teens)

The health of our bodies and brains affect our ability to function each day. A healthy body and brain makes it easier for us to sleep well, focus, control our impulses, modulate our moods, and so much more! Beginning to address brain health at a young age can also help stave off a variety of health issues later in life. (Individuals with ADHD and ASD have an elevated risk of developing neurological degeneration, such as Parkinson’s, Dementia, and Alzheimers later in life.)

These Yoga for the Developing Brain classes are designed to help young minds thrive! With tailored sessions for both kids and teens, we focus on fun, age-appropriate exercises that nurture brain development, improve focus, and reduce stress. Whether your child is a curious kid or a busy teenager, our yoga classes offer a supportive space to enhance their mental well-being.

Our kids' yoga sessions are all about playful movement, games, and simple breathing exercises that keep little ones engaged. We focus on:

• Improving Focus & Attention: Interactive poses and activities that enhance concentration and boost brain function.
• Reducing Stress & Anxiety: Calming exercises that help kids manage their emotions and build resilience.
• Boosting Memory & Learning: Fun, rhythmic movements that stimulate cognitive growth and enhance memory retention.

For teens, our classes go deeper into mindfulness, stretching, and strengthening poses to meet the unique challenges of adolescence. We focus on:

• Enhancing Mental Clarity: Breathwork and meditation techniques to help teens navigate stress, increase focus, and improve academic performance.
• Supporting Emotional Health: Mindful practices that help regulate mood, reduce anxiety, and build self-confidence.
• Improving Cognitive Flexibility: Complex poses that challenge balance and coordination, boosting brain function and adaptability.

Join us for this transformative, in-person yoga experience at Opus Yoga in Gaithersburg, MD, USA. Don't miss this opportunity to to give your child or teen the tools they need for a healthy, happy brain—now and in the future!

One Ticket - $35

Two Tickets - $60

*** If you would like to buy tickets on two different dates, (rather than two on the same date), use the 'second ticket' add-on option.

• Each elementary age ticket includes admission for one child and one parent.
• Each teen/young adult ticket includes admission for one single individual.
• The class session will be one hour in length with 15 minutes reserved afterwards for discussion and Q&A.

Elevated Learning Solutions is partnering with Jane Stelboum of Sarasvate to offer these classes on yoga and the brain.

This event is hosted by Elevated Learning Solutions, a holistic educational support group that provides general and special education services aimed to help students understand how they learn and how to be better learners. We strive to ensure our students’ maximum success by focusing on our students' academic habits as well as their physical and social-emotional wellbeing.

The Yoga for the Developing Brain classes will be instructed by Jane Stelboum of Sarasvate. Jane is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 500 and Educator (EYT) 500 with Yoga Alliance. She has also completed the Integrated Yoga for Seniors program at Duke University, is a Certified Brain Longevity Training Specialist through the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation. Her specialty area is in healthy aging and brain longevity.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Opus Yoga, Market Street West, Gaithersburg, MD, USA, United States