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Yoga Classes offered at The Ananda Life Center
Children's Yoga Center in Freehold NJ, of Monmouth County  New Jersey

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
9:30-10:15
Miss Melissa's
Aardvarks
9:15-10:15
Peapods
9:15-10:15
IBY Tot
9:15-10:15
Yoga Bugs
9:30-10:45
Nurturing Yoga for Parents/Caregivers
9:15-10:15
IBY Tot
10:30 - 11:15
Miss Melissa's
Aardvarks
10:30 - 11:30
Yoga Bugs
10:30 - 11:30
Peapods
10:30 - 11:30
IBY Tot
11:00 - 12:00
Peapods
10:30 - 11:30
IBY Baby
11:30 - 12:15
Miss Melissa's
Aardvarks
11:30 - 12:30
IBY Baby
11:30 - 12:30
IBY Baby
11:45 - 12:45
IBY Baby
1:00 - 1:30
Little Lotus
Storytime Yoga
11:45 - 12:45
Family
Class 5 and Up

1:00 - 2:00
Peapods

1:00 - 2:00
IBY Tot

1:00 - 2:00
Yoga Bugs
1:30 - 2:00
Little Lotus
Storytime Yoga
   

3:45 - 4:45
Mythic Storytime
Yoga

3:00 - 4:00
Yoga Bugs
4:30 - 5:30
Karma Kids
3:15 - 4:15
Yoga Bugs
   
5:00 - 6:00
Karma Kids
4:15 - 5:15
Mythic Storytime
Yoga
5:45 - 6:45
Zen Kids
4:30 - 5:30
Karma Kids
3:45 - 4:45
Karma Kids
 
6:15 - 7:15
Zen Kids
5:30 - 6:30
Private Family
Class
Available
7:00 - 8:00
Teen Yoga
  5:00 - 6:00
Zen Kids
 

Itsy Bitsy Yoga®
Classes For Newborns to Age 2

Itsy Bitsy Yoga is a compassionate, fun-loving and interactive program focused on deepening the bond between parent and child through yoga. Itsy Bitsy Yoga includes over 75 calming and nurturing yoga poses and techniques that are developmentally nutritious for a baby from birth to 24 months.

Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga®
Newborn to Nearly Crawling


Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga classes contain dozens of unique yoga postures designed to support baby’s development. Each class is filled with calming, nurturing ways to enhance bonding and improve baby’s sleep. During a Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga class, babies enjoy yoga while on their backs, tummies, or held in loving arms.

For parents, this class is a special opportunity to meet other moms, get support, and learn about baby's emerging personality. Most of the yoga we do in Itsy Bitsy Yoga is for baby, but you will also learn breathing and relaxation techniques as you practice a bit of yoga yourself but No yoga experience is required. Each class is taught by a trained IBY facilitator.

Here are just a few of the benefits your baby may receive from an Itsy Bitsy Yoga class:
• Deepen the parent/child bond
• Help baby sleep longer and better
• Improve baby’s digestion and ease tummy troubles
• Relieve Fussiness and colic
• Discover ways to enhance your baby’s motor development
• Strengthen baby’s immune system
• Encourage neuromuscular development


Tots Itsy Bitsy Yoga®
Crawling to 24 Months


Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots is a supportive, fun-loving, and active yoga class. As tot’s mobility increases, classes offer tot-centric poses that encourage and support their physical explorations. Tots become more confident in their moving bodies as they practice yoga both in and out of class.

During a Tots Itsy Bitsy Yoga class crawlers and walkers playfully practice yoga postures while they are standing, sitting up, walking, and jumping. Parents also get to do a little yoga, but No yoga experience is required. Each class is taught by a trained IBY facilitator.

Here are just a few of the benefits your child may receive from a Tots Itsy Bitsy yoga class:
• Deepen the parent/child bond
• Improve body-awareness
• Playfully relieve stress and frustration
• Increase your child’s attention span
• Provide an outlet for social interaction
• Nurture self-esteem and creativity
• Build a fit, healthy lifestyle

Itsy Bitsy Yoga is a fun and gentle developmentally-centered program for young children and their parents.

Itsy Bitsy Yoga was developed by Helen Garabedian, Certified Yoga Teacher and Infant Developmental Movement Educator and Author of Itsy Bitsy Yoga: Poses to Help Your Baby Sleep Longer, Digest Better and Grow Stronger. More can be found about Itsy Bitsy Yoga and Helen by going to: www.itsybitsyyoga.com



Miss Melissa's Aardvarks
A children’s musical experience to the beat of a different drum!

Music for Aardvarks and Other Mammals is an original music program for parents and their little ones, 6 months to 5 years old.  Sing, dance, and jam to original contemporary music for your urban-suburban hip-tot! 

Each 45- minute class is packed with tools to encourage their early musical development such as shakers, scarves, bells, parachutes, balls, and drums.  As we sing, dance, and ROCK, parents play a huge part in their tots class experience and growth.   

Role modeling and participation are just a few ways to bond and help them grow musically and socially.  A "Music for Aardvarks" CD is provided as a part of each registered ten-week program. 

To register or to find out more about this fantastic program go to www.missmelissasaardvarks.com or call 732-693-1147.

Budding Lotus Yoga
Classes For Ages 2 - 12
space for kids to grow and blossom

Budding Lotus Yoga children learn a creative, playful way of exercising that gives them an outlet to explore, discover & tap into their limitless imaginations. Yoga is a wonderful tool to help children develop a sense of awareness, promote self-confidence and improve self-esteem.

Here are just a few of the benefits the children will receive from Budding Lotus:
Teaches respect, compassion & sharing * Increases self-awareness * Instills Confidence * Builds self-esteem * Promotes self-discipline * Builds emotional strength * Maintains and builds a healthy spine * Creative outlet * Anatomy Lessons * Encourages teamwork * Encourages a sense of value * Teaches relaxation techniques * Builds awareness of nature and environment * Builds the foundation for a healthy & happy life.

Peapods - Parent & Child 2 to 4 yrs   This fun, inspirational & silly class is perfect for your little one that is on the go. Peapods combine simple animated yoga poses, songs, and games to create an enriching parent child activity. It gives all toddlers an outlet to explore their natural curiosities while learning a creative, playful way to strengthen their coordination, increase flexibility, and build self awareness. Join us while we take a yoga journey that you're child will never forget! All caregivers welcome to attend with your child: aunts, uncles, grandparents, nanny's and other adult caregivers.

Yoga Bugs - 3 to 4 yrs     In this imaginative series, we tap into your child’s unlimited imagination while we combine animated poses that imitate animals and nature. With the use of music, art, games and lots of zany antics, children learn to stretch and move which promotes flexibility, coordination & balance. Breathing and visualization techniques help teach children to focus, relax and develop self control.

Karma Kids - 5 to 10 yrs     With the use of fun postures, breathing, basic anatomy and lots of laughs, kids will improve strength, flexibility, and coordination. Children will learn how to focus and center themselves with various breathing and visualization techniques which can be utilized outside of class. We will also focus on compassion, self-respect and respect for others with the practice of group poses and games which incorporate teamwork and trust.

Mythic Storytime Yoga - 7 to 12 yrs This unique class integrates yoga and the beautiful art of storytelling. Classic wisdom tales from around the world are shared each week while the story is acted out through yoga poses in a fun and interactive adventure. Children will also have the option to share their own stories or fairytales with their own scripted yoga poses. This class enhances creativity, self-confidence, self-reliance, imagination and is a wonderful outlet for self-expression.

Zen Kids - 8 to 12 yrs   Zen kids begin to move into more challenging poses and games while still keeping it fun and playful. Focus on building self-confidence, outer strength, focus and concentration with the use of balance poses, breathing exercises and flowing sequences. We begin to look at the physical benefits of each pose and what body parts are being stretched or strengthened. Restorative poses and relaxation techniques help create emotional balance as they are heading into their teen years.

Teen Yoga - In a fun and non-competitive atmosphere, teens will practice poses, breathwork and relaxation techniques that will help lay the foundation for healthy self-esteem, self-confidence and a positive body image.  This series emphasizes fitness, increases core strength, assists teens in finding a healthy way of coping with stress and helps strengthen the mind-body-spirit connection. Please come with an empty stomach and an open mind.
Our Teen Yoga Teacher is Joan Weich. Joan is a Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor also trained in Radiant Child Yoga.  She is the mother of three daughters, who sees firsthand the stress and pace at which the youth operate. She is committed to bringing the benefits of yoga to this age group. Joan has designed this special program for teens, a time when decision-making skills and life choices are of paramount importance.  The tools learned through this practice will serve the students continually for years ahead.

Family Yoga Class   Kids love having their parent/caregiver all to themselves. This fun-filled yoga adventure reminds parents what it was like to be a kid again. With the use of interactive poses, partner poses, play, yoga, music, guided imagery and lots of silliness; parent and child share moments of full presence and reconnection.

Nurturing Yoga for Parents/Caregivers This nurture-the-nurturer series will relax and rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit for those of us who spend our days providing loving care for others. Interwoven into this Hatha Yoga practice for all levels, will be asana (posture) practice, guided meditations, chakra work and emphasis on traditional yoga principles such as non-violence, loving kindness and compassion. It is an opportunity to renew, restore and revitalize so that we can continue to guide our children with presence, patience and peace. All levels welcome.

Private Yoga Class     Private classes for families or groups of friends. Can be held at our space or yours. Up to 6 participants. Additional fee for larger groups.

Little Lotus Story Time Yoga Ages 1-5    Story time comes to life!! As we follow along in specially selected books, we do the animated yoga poses as they come up in the story. Fun and playful way to spend time with your little one. Story Time Yoga is a ½ hour. Free for all!

Friday Night Pajama Party   This special class is offered on the first Friday of every month from 6:30 to 9:00. Kids come for a yoga pajama party filled with yoga poses, fun, laughter, music, dancing, art and ending with breathing and relaxation time to get them ready for a peaceful night sleep. Members $20 sibling $10. Non-Members $30.00 Call early to reserve your spot! Please send child with a blanket and snack.


Itsy Bitsy Yoga & Budding Lotus Yoga Pricing

There is a $35 one time Membership/Registration Fee for all classes
Membership fee for additional siblings: $20

10 week session:
One Hour Classes- $180

Tag along Sibling in Peapod class:
$110

Family Classes
2 Participants-$298 per 10 week session
Each additional participant $100
Drop in family member $20

Nurturing Mother/Caregiver
10 Week Series: $150

Mom and Baby Yoga at Home
Let Budding Lotus come to you!
Price $120 for 4 45 minute sessions
One session:$40
Add a one hour massage for Mom after an in home class:$90

Story Time Yoga
Free for all!!! Please call for availability and to reserve your spot!!

Private Family or group class
1 hour class for up to 6 participants $100
Private family classes are by appointment only

Gift Certificates available

Any missed classes can be made up during another scheduled class or an agreed upon time during your current session or will roll-over
and still be available in the next registered session. Make ups must be used and are only available when enrolled in a class session.
Budding Lotus reserves the right to cancel or combine classes. There is a $30 processing fee for all refunds. Refunds cannot be made after the 3rd week of a running session. There is a $40 charge for all returned checks. Payment can be made with cash or checks.
No credit cards.