Description

A series of themed yoga and meditation classes designed specifically for 8-12-year-olds.The Light Up Little Lights Kids Yoga series was born out of the intention to teach children coping skills and to inspire them to confidently shine their unique light into the world. Yoga poses that develop strength, balance, concentration and help to release muscular tension are taught through engaging, age-appropriate story telling. The guided meditations soothe the children into a calm, quiet state and are embedded with positive affirmations for their mind.The first class is about feeling powerful is designed specifically for 8-12-year-olds. It has the sequencing of an adult class with simplified language and age-appropriate cues. Boys especially love this class! After a strength building sequence, there is a calming guided meditation, complete with the affirmations, “I am powerful, I am energized, I am confident, I am shining bright.”The second class is about feeling grateful is designed specifically for 8-12-year-olds. It has the sequencing of an adult class with simplified language and age-appropriate cues. Girls especially love this class! After a flowing sequence and some partner yoga, there is a calming guided meditation, complete with the affirmations, “I am kind, I am grateful, I am loving, I am loved.”The third class is designed to help 8-12-year-olds wind down for bed time. It features grounded poses only (no strong standing poses) with restorative yoga (using cushions) to soothe the nervous system and prepare for sleep. A relaxing class, (suitable for adults to practice too!) with simplified language, age appropriate cues and themed around being guided from within. Ending with a calming guided meditation to take you into sleep, complete with the affirmations, “I am wise, I dream big, I remember my perfection, I am connected to all creation.”