Yoga for Kids at Fresh Yoga (updated)

by kidhaven on January 11, 2010

Submitted by Birke Gregg at Fresh Yoga

brar01_yoga Children have the great ability to instantly learn intricate details of a yoga pose or ‘asana’ by simply copying their instructor. Since kids learn in such a visual and interactive way, games and group activities are fun and exciting ways to bring all aspects of yoga to them.

In our yoga classes we lead the kids playfully with games and stories and take them through several asanas. Kids are trained to use their observation skills and get in tune with their bodies. Kids doing yoga classes will soon realize they have better flexibility and more strength while playing the yoga games and enjoying imaginary adventures. A brief ‘trip to the jungle’ has kids enjoying monkey, frog and crocodile poses! As the body and mind work together the calm and heightened ability to focus wash over the children much like adult yoga helps us big kids.

To further encourage kids to interact with one another during a fun filled yoga session, they will participate in a group exercise where their cooperation has many benefits. Children holding hands and doing a ‘tree pose’ can transform the classroom into a forest blowing in the wind to make a fantastic story come to life!

the essentials:

CLASS STARTS THIS WEEK – PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Wednesdays from 4-5pm – 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17

Fresh Yoga, 9^th square location, 49 Orange Street, New Haven

Kids (Ages 4 – 12) learn some basic yoga moves through games and play in a fun and safe environment. These classes are an oppurtunity for children to develop strength, flexibility, and a sense of calm. Birke’s yoga classes include music, games, and props to entertain as she educates!