As some of you know, I am a primary school teacher as well as a yoga teacher and have used yoga and mindfulness in my own classroom. I have mentioned children's meditation before here, and strongly believe in its benefits for children's wellbeing.
Kids yoga is so much fun. As you'd imagine, it is far more playful and energetic than with adults! It helps kids to develop strength, flexibility and focus - but in a non-competitive environment.
Meditation is such a valuable skill to learn for life, so it makes sense to teach it to children. It allows time to just 'be' which is becoming increasingly rare in many children's busy little lives.
I currently teach a children's yoga class at Prana Space in Rosebay, as well as private classes around the Eastern suburbs of Sydney.
There are a couple of options for the private classes. These can be tailored to your child's needs. As well as yoga and mindfulness, I also include a 'mindfulness and homework' option. After stretching and strengthening with yoga, and practicing stillness and focus through mindfulness, we will then use our relaxed and focussed state to work through homework (or it could be extra reading or maths) together. Another option may be to focus on learning resilience and coping strategies through mindfulness and discussion.
Options:
1. Group yoga and mindfulness. 2 - 6 children. 45 minutes
2. Private yoga and mindfulness. 45 minutes
3. Private tailored classes. Yoga, mindfulness, home work, resilience, leading a healthy balanced life. 45 minutes to 2 hour sessions.
If you are interested, or would like to know more please contact me.
