Kids' Yoga
Current Classes
Children's Yoga Club
This new yoga class is open to children aged between 5 and 9 and takes place at Inner Guidance Studio in Ware. Jo has been teaching childrens yoga for over 5 years and loves bringing yoga to children of all ages. The classes consist of different breathing techniques, physical postures and meditation. Jo has a number of singing bowls in the studio which, when played help children to calm their minds and become more focused.
Tuesdays 4pm-4.45pm
£5 per class, payable termly
Contact the office for a registration form: jo@innerguidance.co.uk
Inset Package
Inner Guidance provides a 1 or 2 hour relaxation inset package for teachers to de-stress, which includes tips to take into the classroom to help relax the children and create a calmer environment to encourage learning. Both packages are designed with the well-being of both teachers and pupils in mind, so everyone feels the benefits of the techniques taught. The cost is from just £50, and your teachers will feel like they've received a real treat! Please contact the office and ask for an Inset Pack: jo@innerguidance.co.uk
Primary & Secondary Schools, Colleges and University Classes
We offer a one-day workshop for primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities. Classes within the day can be broken down to target the students you feel will most benefit, and can be for a whole class, small groups, or selected individuals.
These workshops are ideal for healthy schools or anti-bullying week, or can be booked on a monthly basis. An additional staff class can be added at the end of the school day to give workers a much needed boost. This can be just relaxation, or yoga also.
The cost starts at £300 for classes running from 9am to 3pm, with a one hour break. Discounts available for monthly bookings.
We have taught at Harlow College, Herts Regional College, Mark Hall Secondary School, Stewards Seconday School, as well as most Primary schools in Harlow and various schools across Hertfordshire and North London. Please contact the office to request an information pack. See below for the benefits of yoga for children and the age groups we cater for.
Testimonials
Children have lots of fun discovering how their bodies work and all the different animal postures we visit during the class. Each class consists of breathing exercises, the physical postures and meditation. Surprisingly the children absolutely love the meditation section and happily sit or lie down for up to 10 minutes in complete silence watching their breath or resting their eyes on a stone placed in front of them. Here are some of the comments from children in Harlow that took part in yoga classes in the summer term 2010:
"It's fun!", "I enjoyed meditation as it keeps me calm", "I enjoyed the shoulder stand becuase it's fun and get's easier each time you do it. Also working in pairs - partnership - working together", "I enjoyed relaxation because it made me feel calm and relaxed", "I enjoyed different topics and postitions eg: Olympics = fun!"
Birthday Parties
We also deliver birthday parties for children aged 3 and upwards. A yoga party is an exciting and healthy way for your child and their friends to interact and play. Fun yoga stories and games offer an alternative theme to other parties you may have hosted for your children. Please contact for more information and a price list.
Age 3 to 7
We start yoga classes for children aged 3. The yoga postures are woven into fun and creative stories and adventures, which help develop children’s imagination whilst exercising their bodies and teaching them from a very early age the importance of relaxation. We support the SEAL/PHSE and EYFS principles, and can help schools and nurseries attain their targets.
Age 8-12
For this slightly older age group we concentrate on themed classes and learning how to align the body and have good posture. We play yoga games and enjoy exercise in a non-competitive environment. More relaxation techniques are given to this age group along with breathing exercises to balance body and mind. We also offer one-off workshops for Healthy Schools Week and Anti-Bullying Week, and other school initiatives.
Age 13-18
Teenagers have a lot of pressure to perform and deliver, and the stress of these expectations can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our yoga sessions work even deeper in the body with this age group, and meditation/relaxation techniques are introduced which help teens find focus and concentration during exams.
Families
We also offer classes for families to bring adults and children closer together to have fun and connect with each other. This is a great opportunity for Family Learning and for everyone to have a great time together doing something healthy.
Adults
Additionally we deliver yoga and meditation classes to adults. With weekly classes for your staff you would see improved productivity, concentration, memory retention and general wellbeing: the result being less time taken off work. We could fit a staff session after the children’s class.
The Benefits of Yoga
- Postures create strength in the muscles
- Improve flexibility in the body
- Create balance in the body and mind
- Maintain mobility in joints
- Supports the immune, circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems
- Develops good posture
- Balances energy levels
- Improves concentration
- Develops creativity
- Improves self-confidence
- Breathing techniques release anxiety
- Improved memory retention
- Learning becomes easier
- Developing intuition and self belief
- Improved sleeping patterns
- Learning how to deal with emotions
As you can see the benefits are not just physical, but mental and emotional too -Yoga works the whole person.
Children practicing yoga are more positive, more respectful and more in touch with themselves and those around them, and learn early on the values of a healthy lifestyle. This combination will lead to a well balanced individual, better prepared for the challenges of life ahead.