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Kids Yoga, Teens Yoga and Family Yoga:
For a description of these classes, please see below the class details.
Please note: No Casual Attendance - please book for the Course
To Book Classes, please click on "Book Now" and Click on "Events"
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Classes in Term 3, 2019:
Please book your spot, choosing from the courses below or email all enquiries to admin@yummyyoga.co.nz
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9 Week Course of Kids Yoga (Ages 5- 8/9 year olds)
When: Tuesdays
Time: 3:20-4:05pm (45 mins)
Start Date: Tues 30th July
Cost: 9 Weeks = $105 for the course
(Please note- fee to be paid before or at the beginning of the course please)
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9 Week Course of Tweens Yoga (Ages 10+)
When: Thursday
Time: 4:00-5:00pm (60 mins)
Start Date: Thurs 1st August
Cost: 9 Weeks = $110 for the course
(Please note- fee to be paid before or at the beginning of the course please)
9 Week Course of Teens Yoga (Ages 13/14+)
When: Tuesdays
Time: 4:20-5:15pm (55 mins)
Start Date: Tues 30th July
Cost: 9 Weeks = $120 for the course
(Please note- fee to be paid before or at the beginning of the course please)
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For a description of these classes, please see below the class details.
Please note: No Casual Attendance - please book for the Course
To Book Classes, please click on "Book Now" and Click on "Events"
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Classes in Term 3, 2019:
Please book your spot, choosing from the courses below or email all enquiries to admin@yummyyoga.co.nz
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9 Week Course of Kids Yoga (Ages 5- 8/9 year olds)
When: Tuesdays
Time: 3:20-4:05pm (45 mins)
Start Date: Tues 30th July
Cost: 9 Weeks = $105 for the course
(Please note- fee to be paid before or at the beginning of the course please)
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9 Week Course of Tweens Yoga (Ages 10+)
When: Thursday
Time: 4:00-5:00pm (60 mins)
Start Date: Thurs 1st August
Cost: 9 Weeks = $110 for the course
(Please note- fee to be paid before or at the beginning of the course please)
9 Week Course of Teens Yoga (Ages 13/14+)
When: Tuesdays
Time: 4:20-5:15pm (55 mins)
Start Date: Tues 30th July
Cost: 9 Weeks = $120 for the course
(Please note- fee to be paid before or at the beginning of the course please)
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What is Kids and Teens Yoga?
Practitioners have long attested to the benefits of yoga for both adults and children including stress and pain relief, improved circulation and digestion, better body alignment and posture, increased concentration, deeper, more relaxed breathing, and a sense of well-being and belonging.
In addition to this, yoga is a fun way for children to develop important skills in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Even at a young age, children often feel pressure at school socially as well as academically, in addition to the pressure of competitive organised sports. It is easy for girls and boys to become self-critical, and lose confidence in themselves as they grow and change. Yoga is a great remedy; there is no judgement in a yoga class about how a child does a pose or plays a game. Doing a pose “perfectly” is not the aim of yoga. The aim of yoga is to nourish a child’s inner and outer strength and
his/her self-acceptance.
The nurturing atmosphere encourages children to relax and have fun while they develop not only strength, coordination, flexibility and balance, but also body awareness, better focus and concentration, and self-confidence.
What happens in a typical Kid’s Yoga Class?
In Yoga for Kid’s classes, there is a balance between structure and spontaneity, so that kids learn to listen to each other as well as express themselves creatively. As we all know, kids learn best when they are happy and having fun so Yoga for Kid’s classes interweave story, song, games, poses, relaxation and massage. This allows children to learn in a multi-sensory
environment, which explores kinaesthetic, visual, aural and physical stimulus. This makes Kids Yoga classes MUCH more active than Adult Yoga classes. In fact, they are pretty exhausting for the teacher!
Some of the creativity that is experienced in class may come for a Story-book, which encourages lots of fun yoga poses mirroring nature or animals, which of course if the origin of all yoga poses. Other classes may comprise of picture cards or maps, encouraging kids to go on a magical journey around the world, learning about different animals and cultures.
Throughout the class kids are encouraged to listen to their bodies, something which many adults struggle with. They also learn to work in a group, and in pairs, developing trust and empathy through poses, games and peer massage. Positive touch is hugely encouraged and helps the kids learn empathy and compassion for one another.
On a side note, please see here for more information about the benefits of peer massage please see http://childconnection.org.nz/
You will see that I am listed under the Child Connection Massage Facilitators here http://childconnection.org.nz/facilitators/
Yoga for kids is a holistic practice, with an inner as well as an outer focus. But most of all, yoga for kids is fun!
Each Class is 45 minutes long and the general Structure of the class is as follows:
1. A warm up activity to bring everyone together – 5-10 mins approx
2. Poses – 15-20 mins approx
3. A Game – 5-10 mins approx
4. Quiet time/Breathing Exercises/Relaxation/Massage – 5-10 mins approx.
What happens in a typical Teens or Family Yoga Class?
Teen's Class is a combination of a Kids Yoga Class and an adult’s yoga class. There is still an element of fun, like that of the kid’s class, but there is more time doing specific yoga poses and that which is listed below. Both "Teens Yoga" and "Family Yoga" are very similar in nature.
Family Yoga:
This course is suitable for either 2 (or even 3) family members (or close friends). It could be a parent and child, two adults, 2 siblings or best friends. The class includes a mix of regular yoga poses, partner poses, partner massage, breathing exercises and meditation. The purpose of this class is to help you connect more deeply with yourself and with your partner.
Each Class is 60 minutes long and the general structure of the class is as follows:
1. A warm up activity to bring everyone together – 5 mins approx
2. Poses – 30-35 mins approx
3. A Game/Partner Poses/ Peer Massage – 5/10 mins approx
4. Quiet time/Breathing Exercises/Relaxation/Massage – 5-10 mins approx.
What are the benefits of Yoga for both Kids, Teens and Family Yoga?
· Improves strength and flexibility
· Increases self-confidence and builds a positive self-image
· Increases emotional strength
· Nourishes creativity
· Helps to balance body and mind
· Increases sensory awareness and body awareness
· Builds confidence and balance
· Teaches how to relax and de-stress
· Encourages compassion, generosity and respect
· Develops trust in others and empathy for others
· Helps improve concentration
· Helps posture and alignment
· Fortifies all bodily systems: the skeletal, nervous, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, hormonal and muscular systems, and improves understanding of anatomy
· Increases awareness of breathing
· Encourages cooperation and teamwork
· Teaches self-acceptance and self-love
· Makes kids happy and have fun!
Practitioners have long attested to the benefits of yoga for both adults and children including stress and pain relief, improved circulation and digestion, better body alignment and posture, increased concentration, deeper, more relaxed breathing, and a sense of well-being and belonging.
In addition to this, yoga is a fun way for children to develop important skills in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Even at a young age, children often feel pressure at school socially as well as academically, in addition to the pressure of competitive organised sports. It is easy for girls and boys to become self-critical, and lose confidence in themselves as they grow and change. Yoga is a great remedy; there is no judgement in a yoga class about how a child does a pose or plays a game. Doing a pose “perfectly” is not the aim of yoga. The aim of yoga is to nourish a child’s inner and outer strength and
his/her self-acceptance.
The nurturing atmosphere encourages children to relax and have fun while they develop not only strength, coordination, flexibility and balance, but also body awareness, better focus and concentration, and self-confidence.
What happens in a typical Kid’s Yoga Class?
In Yoga for Kid’s classes, there is a balance between structure and spontaneity, so that kids learn to listen to each other as well as express themselves creatively. As we all know, kids learn best when they are happy and having fun so Yoga for Kid’s classes interweave story, song, games, poses, relaxation and massage. This allows children to learn in a multi-sensory
environment, which explores kinaesthetic, visual, aural and physical stimulus. This makes Kids Yoga classes MUCH more active than Adult Yoga classes. In fact, they are pretty exhausting for the teacher!
Some of the creativity that is experienced in class may come for a Story-book, which encourages lots of fun yoga poses mirroring nature or animals, which of course if the origin of all yoga poses. Other classes may comprise of picture cards or maps, encouraging kids to go on a magical journey around the world, learning about different animals and cultures.
Throughout the class kids are encouraged to listen to their bodies, something which many adults struggle with. They also learn to work in a group, and in pairs, developing trust and empathy through poses, games and peer massage. Positive touch is hugely encouraged and helps the kids learn empathy and compassion for one another.
On a side note, please see here for more information about the benefits of peer massage please see http://childconnection.org.nz/
You will see that I am listed under the Child Connection Massage Facilitators here http://childconnection.org.nz/facilitators/
Yoga for kids is a holistic practice, with an inner as well as an outer focus. But most of all, yoga for kids is fun!
Each Class is 45 minutes long and the general Structure of the class is as follows:
1. A warm up activity to bring everyone together – 5-10 mins approx
2. Poses – 15-20 mins approx
3. A Game – 5-10 mins approx
4. Quiet time/Breathing Exercises/Relaxation/Massage – 5-10 mins approx.
What happens in a typical Teens or Family Yoga Class?
Teen's Class is a combination of a Kids Yoga Class and an adult’s yoga class. There is still an element of fun, like that of the kid’s class, but there is more time doing specific yoga poses and that which is listed below. Both "Teens Yoga" and "Family Yoga" are very similar in nature.
Family Yoga:
This course is suitable for either 2 (or even 3) family members (or close friends). It could be a parent and child, two adults, 2 siblings or best friends. The class includes a mix of regular yoga poses, partner poses, partner massage, breathing exercises and meditation. The purpose of this class is to help you connect more deeply with yourself and with your partner.
Each Class is 60 minutes long and the general structure of the class is as follows:
1. A warm up activity to bring everyone together – 5 mins approx
2. Poses – 30-35 mins approx
3. A Game/Partner Poses/ Peer Massage – 5/10 mins approx
4. Quiet time/Breathing Exercises/Relaxation/Massage – 5-10 mins approx.
What are the benefits of Yoga for both Kids, Teens and Family Yoga?
· Improves strength and flexibility
· Increases self-confidence and builds a positive self-image
· Increases emotional strength
· Nourishes creativity
· Helps to balance body and mind
· Increases sensory awareness and body awareness
· Builds confidence and balance
· Teaches how to relax and de-stress
· Encourages compassion, generosity and respect
· Develops trust in others and empathy for others
· Helps improve concentration
· Helps posture and alignment
· Fortifies all bodily systems: the skeletal, nervous, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, hormonal and muscular systems, and improves understanding of anatomy
· Increases awareness of breathing
· Encourages cooperation and teamwork
· Teaches self-acceptance and self-love
· Makes kids happy and have fun!