Yoga for kids might be the perfect answer if your children need to de-stress and unwind. Not only does yoga encourage healthy habits and exercise but it also teaches children self-awareness, calming techniques, ways to focus and self-acceptance while also building strength and flexibility for their body, mind and spirit in a non-competitive environment.
Check out these kid's yoga classes that are offered throughout Indianapolis to get your child started on their path to zen! If we missed one of your favorites, please add it to our list!
Student Yoga - Flourish Yoga + wellbeing
Beth Wood: Flourish Yoga + wellbeing offers a student-focused yoga class that is specifically designed for athletes and younger students interested in learning a yoga flow. These hour-long, black-light sessions, help students sharpen their mental focus, decrease stress, tension and anxiety, increase strength, mobility and endurance as well as improving flexibility and balance. Classes are available heated or non-heated. Drop-ins are welcome. Click Here to Register in advance.
Ages: 10 years and older
Cost: $10 per class
Kids & Teens Yoga Series - Body Mind & Core
Beth Wood: Body Mind & Core yoga studio offers a series of non-heated yoga classes for kids and teens that include more than just yoga. Students in both series will learn yoga poses, body awareness, breathing techniques and healthy ways to interact in group settings. Classes help children and teens unwind, slow down and at the same time feel empowered and confident while learning to manage their body, mind and spirit. Click Here to Register.
Ages: 5-13 years kids, 14-17 years teens
Cost: $20 single class, $150 10 week series
Bring your Kiddos to Yoga with Bree Harbin - The Yoga Studio - Carmel
Beth Wood: Enjoy an afternoon with your child at The Yoga Studio in Carmel at their Bring Your Kiddos to Yoga with Bree Harbin event. This fun hour long class includes meditative breath introduction and interactive flow yoga. Take the ideas and poses you learn home with you to incorporate into your children's daily lives. Healthy refreshments will be served immediately after class. This is a non-heated class and each children must be accompanied by an adult (1:1 ratio).
Registration required. Click here to register your pair under parent's name.
Ages: 4-10 years + adult (1:1 ratio)
Cost: $25 per pair
Silly Hearts Yoga
Beth Wood: Silly Hearts Yoga offers classes, workshops and a yoga series for children that incorporates music, literacy, movement and fun. Led by owner, Audrey Beaugh, Silly Hearts is a mobile yoga company that offers different classes at schools and congregations throughout Carmel and the surrounding areas. Private sessions, play date groups, summer camps, training opportunities and parties are also offered throughout the year. Be sure to check their schedule to register for available classes throughout the year.
Ages: 2 years and older
Cost: Check website for pricing.
Fountain Square Yoga
Kiana Klein: Yoga for kids at Fountain Square Yoga is offered weekly on a drop-in basis. See calendar for schedule. Classes are described as fun and informal while children are introduced to various yoga poses, mindfulness, and inner peace techniques such as, breath-work and meditation.
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