You Want a Panda Mind, Not a Monkey Mind! © Yoga With a Mindfulness Story
In this one time yoga class we will learn a variety of popular yoga poses and read Mindful Monkey and Happy Panda by Lauren Alderfer.
Tracy Hartmann Certified Kids Yoga Instructor
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(512)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
After introduction of learners, we will learn how to make a calming item and the class will watch as a real gem is placed in a real water fountain, one for each learner! We will learn new breathing techniques and this will all be in the first ten minutes of class. Then we will start learning our yoga poses. Watching and copycatting the instructor is how we will learn! With permission, we will read Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda which is one of the most relatable and exquisite stories explaining what it means to be mindful and how your goal is to attain a panda mind, not a monkey mind. We will then review which pose and breath was our favorite. Towards the end of class, we will place a stuffed animal on our tummy and a bandana over our eyes and we will relax and listen to a calming meditation in savasana. Recordings of my classes are always available. Copyright Tracy Hartmann 2022 ©
Learning Goals
Monkey pose, panda pose, and more will be learned! The children will learn how to make the calming item and learn what kind of mind they should strive to have as they grow.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
No parental supervision is necessary as we will be doing no poses on our heads or necks because they are still growing. Please have a large space and a yoga mat, bare feet are necessary. Water Bottle is optional.
Supply List
A bandana or scarf, yoga mat and a small stuffed animal are needed.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda by Lauren Alderfer is being read with permission from the publisher.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
512reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am no longer teaching on Outschool.
Hello! I am Tracy Hartmann and I have been teaching children’s yoga for 16 years! I have my certification through Budding Yogis in Washington DC from Circle Yoga. I have been teaching preschoolers and K through 6 th grade in after-school yoga classes, private classes and summer camps. Now I’ve surpassed teaching 1300 children in over 700 yoga classes on Outschool!!
I have an important fact to share: children’s yoga is not just a child on a mat! In my class I incorporate breathing, seeing various calming items and learning how to make our own, stuffed animals, a real water fountain where the kids can pick their favorite color and put a gem in and then we learn our main poses per our theme. They pick their favorite breath and pose to help remember what they’ve learned! Lastly, during savasana, we put a bandana over our eyes and rest. We listen to a calming meditation.
The recordings of my classes are ALWAYS available for you.
I also believe it is vital to teach the children many different and fun ways to breathe to calm ourselves down. I have over 30 breathings for kids! Along these lines I also have experience with many different types of learners and needs of the child and I have an exceptional level of patience needed for every different learner.
With yoga and breathing, children deserve to learn many ways to self regulate and calm themselves!! This ability will help them throughout their lives!! I look forward to meeting you!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 85 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
1-9 learners per class
