Classes for Kids and Teens

Classes are a hybrid of asana (postures), breathing techniques, meditation, relaxation, chanting, partner poses, creative visualizations, music, yogic games and sharing.

Private groups, individual and family classes also available.

See schedule for upcoming special summer sessions.

Kids and Teens Class Schedule

Courses for Teachers and Parents

Yoga Ed.™ Instructor Training

The Yoga Ed. Instructor Training provides you with the structure, skills, resources, and confidence to successfully share the benefits of yoga with both children and their teachers.

The Yoga Ed. Instructor Training certifies qualified* yogis to teach the following two Yoga Ed. Programs for schools:

1. Yoga Ed. K-8 Curriculum for students as physical education:

• 36-weeks of lesson plans, illustrated Teacher’s Guide, a book of games, and visualizations, resources and handouts • lessons are science–based explorations of body, mind, and self, and integrate traditional yoga themes with imaginative play, experiments, partner yoga, games, and art

• meets the national PE Standards, addresses multiple intelligences, supports academic curriculum, and lays a foundation for lifetime health and wellness.

2. Yoga Ed. Tools for Teachers to classroom teachers as professional development:

• enable any classroom teacher to incorporate yoga-based activities such as breathing, simple poses, games and relaxation/visualization into their daily schedule

• reduces stress and enhances focus, self-discipline, learning, and health

• designed for the classroom and require no experience, extra space, or equipment.

Teaching Yoga to Kids Weekend Course

This course will provide a comprehensive view of the art of guiding children in the practice of yoga and tools to enable individuals to integrate yoga into healthy living at home, in the classroom and beyond. Learn to playfully and creatively offer Yoga to kids, while maintaining the integrity of the practice. Discover ways of being that support us in our endeavor to share yoga with youth in meaningful and effective ways Topics of exploration will include: presenting the ancient wisdom of yoga to youth, safety issues, age appropriate asana, inspiring discipline, yoga as play, class dynamics, circle hosting, pranayama, meditation leading, visualization, themes, sequencing and curriculum building. The workshop will also include an introduction to the nationally recognized, school-based YogaEd curriculum and training. Open to yoga teachers, parents, counselors, school teachers and practitioners devoted to the well being of children. Minimum 3 years dedicated yoga practice required.

Teacher and Parent Course Schedule

Workshops

Yoga Tree
Learn about the eight limbs of the yoga tree which include:
nonviolence, contentment, postures, breathing, meditation and reflection. From roots to fruits, enjoy the journey!

Eco-Friendly Yoga
Celebrate the Earth with your friends exploring the many ways that we can extend our yoga practice to include caring for the well being of the planet.

Yoga Rainbow
Explore the energy centers of the body and learn how our thoughts affect our feelings.

Bodhichitta: Yoga of Awakened Heart
Guided meditation, relaxation and heart centered postures to create inner peace. Includes a group karma yoga art project.

Yoga Life
Learn ways to practice yoga at home, in the car and while waiting in long lines! Discover how yoga combines with everday life to create
ease and joy for ourselves and those around us.

Workshop Schedule