Kids nowadays sit around too much! They need movement, and they need to unplug and play! Play is essential for their development. I believe kids yoga is a great way to play, to be creative, and to learn to be mindful at the same time!

Unlike a regular adult class, a kids yoga class is a mix of quiet, noisy, active, and relaxing activities. In class, kids yoga teachers usually get the kids moving around first before having them sit still and be quiet.

Kids learn yoga poses, simple breathing exercises, and meditation through creative and imaginative storytelling, fun yoga games, singing, dancing, and partner/group poses. Kids yoga is anything but boring!

Browse through the photos below and see how fun, creative, and playful kids yoga can be!

1 Improves balance and focus
2 Builds strength and maintains a child’s natural flexibility
3 Cultivates ease and calm

Through a consistent practice of yoga, kids can learn to slow things down and to overcome challenges step-by-step, which will improve their focus and ability to pay attention. Learning poses can help with that!

With a calmer, steadier mind and disposition, children can learn to self-regulate. Self-regulation starts with the body—when children learn to feel that they have control over their bodies, they can learn to navigate their own stress, learn to relax, and deal with things from inside out.

I’m part of the amazing faculty of Urban Ashram Kids Yoga, and we teach in one of Manila’s leading yoga studios, Urban Ashram Yoga. Bring your kids for a Saturday morning or afternoon of fun, creativity, and mindfulness.

Saturday Class Schedule
10:30-11:30 am at 3F Brixton Building, Brixton Street, Kapitolyo, Pasig City
2:00-3:00 pm at 9F The Menarco Tower, 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City

For private sessions, events, or parties, contact me here or email nica.hechanova@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you and see how we can work together!