During this class, students will learn why mindful activities are important and how to incorporate them into their regular lives. 
We will use our imagination to warm up and learn basic yoga poses, and then we’ll use the poses during our Saint Patrick's day party, and afterwards we’ll have a guided relaxation where the students will be taken on a magical trip to celebrate Saint Patrick's day with a positive attitude.

Benefits of Kidding Around Yoga Program:

1. Helps children manage anxiety and stress
2. Standing poses improve posture and strength 
3. Balancing poses improve focus, concentration, strength, coordination and poise.
4. Back bends stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and are invigorating 
5. Forward bends stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and help massage the digestive system.
6. Guided relaxation allows the body to sit still and quiet, giving children the option to create a special place in their minds.
7. Breathing Practices are a great way to reduce stress and help with focus and concentration.
8. Meditation enhances calmness and clarity of mind.
8. Active classes allow kids to expend their energy in a healthy way.
9. The sense of play incorporated into the KAY program allow kids to let loose, be silly and have fun.
10. Music and dancing have therapeutic properties and teach rhythm and coordination.
11. The principles of yoga teach kids kindness, sharing, compassion, mindfulness, awareness and much more.
 This tools will serve them for the rest of their lives.

This session will help children with coordination, balance, concentration, and it will help them release anxiety and stress.

This is a beginner’s Yoga class, students should wear comfortable clothes, barefoot ( best option) or socks with grips. A Yoga mat is recommended with non slip flooring. Students should practice this class in an area clear of toys, furniture or objects, with room to move freely around the mat.
Don’t forget to have a bottle of water to keep hydrated.

Students might want to practice the poses after class or show what was learned to parents and relatives, Please make sure that adult supervision is provided at all times.

CLASS RECORDING POLICY : I do not share recordings of my group classes in order to protect the privacy of all learners ( many parents do not feel comfortable with other families having access to videos that include their child). However, you are welcome to watch and participate with your child, OFF SCREEN, to comply with Outschool Policy, so that you can have access to the content.