What is Kids Yoga?

The kids classes run by Little Tree Yoga follow the Parents Choice award winning ‘YogaKids’ Training that has been featured in Time Magazine, CHILD Magazine, Inside Edition, PBS, Yoga Journal and many other publications and broadcasts worldwide.

YogaKids is a unique approach to integrative learning using yoga as a pathway. Reading, storytelling, music, creative arts and earthcare blend seamlessly with yoga movement to educate the “whole” child. The YogaKids curriculum provides children with an exciting new way to explore and appreciate their academic and creative potential. Children learn invaluable skills that set the groundwork for meeting challenges and growing strong physically, mentally and emotionally, cultivating self- esteem for a lifetime of successful achievement.

What is a class like ?

Traditional yoga techniques have been recreated in playful, simple and fun ways. Using the Mulitple Intelligences Theory of Harvard educator , Howard Gardener as a foundation, each pose becomes a springboard for activities that open the doorway to fully integrated learning. 14 YogaKids elements enhance the learning experience and tap all of the senses.

What will kids yoga do for my child ?

Children are under a tremendous amount of stress from school, their environment, peer competition and expectations from the media. Stress affects the way children learn and interact with their surroundings. It affects their health, well-being and confidence. YogaKids creates the ultimate learning adventure while helping to de-stress and relax.

Children who practice YogaKids........

  • Develop strong, limber and healthy bodies
  • Set a lifelong foundation for well-being
  • Foster creative expression, imagination
  • Increase focus, concentration and attention span
  • Cultivate self-esteem, setting patterns of success and achievement.
  • Relax and sleep better
  • Cope with life stressors more effectively
  • Learn about anatomy and physiology
  • Discover a sense of awareness and respect for themselves, for others and the world around them

When can they start ?

We teach classes from age 3 up to teens. No previous experience necessary.

Check the schedule for current classes.