Please bring a piece of paper or notebook and some drawing pencils to class.
If you have a yoga mat, you may wish to use this, but it is not necessary.
Please have a drink of water nearby to sip during class to keep hydrated.
Children will need to wear comfortable loose or stretchy clothing, such as a t-shirt and stretchy leggings or jogging trousers. Children will need to have bare feet, or wear socks with grip on the soles to prevent slipping.
Children will need a clear space in which to move their whole body.
Many of our classes will incorporate animals within the theme. If your child has a favourite toy animal they would like to join the class, they are welcome to bring them along.  We will incorporate them into our introductions and our final relaxation.
If your child finds it difficult to keep their eyes closed (during our final relaxation), they may find a small scarf or bandana (or small soft toy) helpful to place over their eyes.  If you have an eye pillow, this would also be ideal.

Please let your child know that everyone's body is different.  I will offer a variety of options for each pose. However, if any yoga pose feels uncomfortable or too hard, they can come out of it at any time.  If they feel pain, they should stop that pose immediately.  Yoga is about having fun and helping our bodies to get strong, so we should never force our body into any pose.  Our bodies also feel different on any given day, so a pose may be more or less difficult and feel different on different days.

It is important to look after our bodies.  If your child wishes to stop and rest at any time, they should feel free to do so.  I also suggest they have a bottle of water nearby to sip during class, to stay hydrated.  I will stop briefly between some sections of the class, so they have a chance to drink.

Yoga is a physical exercise.  All exercise incorporates a possible risk of injury, most likely through falling.  Please ensure that your child has enough clear space to be able to move and do actions and yoga poses without being impeded by furniture, toys or other items.  We will not practice advanced poses which may strain the neck or spine such as headstands or extreme back bends.  The well-being and safety of your child is my highest priority.