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. |
