What Is Yoga? Yoga for Total Beginners!
In this one-time class, learners discover what yoga is, try out a typical class, and discover how yoga can be fun AND beneficial to their mental, physical and emotional health.
Lark Frazier
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(77)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This class offers learners a fun and easy-going opportunity to try out yoga for the first time! Learning and practicing yoga helps kids develop fantastic physical, emotional and mental resources to take on the world- but there are many misconceptions about what yoga is that can prevent kids from trying it out. Here are some questions I've heard from kids: Q: I'm not very flexible/I can't do a handstand/I like to run around a lot... Can I do yoga? A: YES! Q: I can't get up and down off the floor on my own. Can I do yoga? A: YES! Q: I get bored, have trouble focusing or don't like to sit silently for a long time. Can I do yoga? A: YES! In this social-emotional focused class, learners will learn several breathing exercises, yoga postures, a yoga game, and relaxation. Learners will explore how yoga gives us the tools to identify our emotions and feelings- all while improving physicality and coordination! This class is perfect for students who need a little confidence boost before they dive in and try out something new. Class size is limited to just 5 students to give learners a chance to ask questions and feel connected with the other learners in the class who are also trying out yoga for the first time! This class can be taken as a chair yoga class- please let me know if your learner needs this accommodation ahead of class time so I can be sure to give them a great experience! Learners will need to have their cameras on for the first 5-10 minutes of class (time in and discussion). They may choose to turn their cameras off for the rest of class, but please be aware I am unable to offer specific guidance and feedback (including safety) to students I cannot see.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
SAFETY DOs & EQUIPMENT
- DO make sure students have an open space to practice yoga, away from furniture and sharp edges/objects.
- DO take class in a quiet environment to allow the learner to focus on safety instructions.
- DO bring a water bottle to class.
- DO wear flexible clothing, that stays in place as you move through all the yoga postures. No jeans/dresses/skirts or overly baggy clothes, please.
- DO come to class barefoot. This means no socks!
- DO practice yoga on a hardwood floor, carpet or non-moving rug.
- DO bring a yoga mat, or a towel to class.
- If you do not have a yoga mat, DO bring 4 small objects of your choosing (books, smooth rocks, stuffed animals, etc) or masking tape to mark the size and shape of a yoga mat (5.5'x2') on the floor.
PLEASE BE AWARE:
- It is possible for students to injure themselves during yoga by extending/pushing too far, or by slipping and falling.
- Students with asthma or migraines may experience symptoms with certain breathing exercises or inversion postures, respectively. For the purposes of this class, breathing exercises are brief, and inversions are brief or infrequent.
- It is my job as the instructor to help students identify their limits, learn about safe movement, and NOT push past those limits to the point of injury. If you know this is challenging for your learner, additional safety guidance from you is appreciated.
- I am happy to discuss any health questions or concerns prior to class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
77reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a Certified Children's Yoga Teacher (CYT - 95 hour through Yoga Ed). I teach from a brain-based and trauma-informed perspective to help support my students, across varying backgrounds and life experiences. I teach yoga as a secular mindfulness and movement practice, and not as a spirituality or philosophy- I strive to make all learners feel welcome!
My classes are designed to meet Social Emotional Learning Standards (CASEL) and National PE Standards. All my classes are highly interactive and guiding/inquisitive rather than lecture oriented. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-5 learners per class
