Class and or age divisions are subject to change based on enrollment. Prices do not include 13% H.S.T. Classes qualify for the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit.
The Centre For Art & Soul offers yoga classes to children aged 4 to 13 yrs after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays (see calendar).
Whether you enjoy yoga yourself or not, you most likely already know of the mental and physical heath benefits it can add to one’s life. The same applies to young people. Study after study show that yoga for kids raises self-esteem, calms and relaxes the self in the face of fear, difficult emotions and stress. It also cultivates a sense of compassion, empathy and concern for others. With today’s disturbing reality of childhood obesity combined with an increase in sedentary activities such as computer and videos, as well as the increase in children’s eating disorders, yoga is a wonderful way to help children to exercise, develop body awareness and gain a positive self-image.
Songs, games and stories that incorporate different yoga poses are part of what makes yoga fun for little ones, while older kids participate in more serious partner oriented classes that include music and discussions about life in general. All age groups practice both relaxation and meditation techniques.
Schedule (September to June)
Radiant Child Yoga (4 – 8 yrs)
Wednesdays 4:00p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$84/6 wks (pre-registration required)
Yoga for Kids (9 – 13 yrs)
Thursdays 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
$84/6 wks (pre-registration required)
Click here to register.
*Note that 8 weeks or more of yoga deems a family applicable for the children’s fitness tax credit!
