Best Yoga for Kids Around Philadelphia

Erin P.:  The Light Within Yoga Studio offers Family Yoga where all levels are welcome to practice in a nurturing atmosphere. Check their class schedule for the next session. Registration is free, but donations are accepted!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  All Kids Yoga is the perfect way to introduce your children to the art and activity of yoga. Not only can it enhance a child's self-confidence and self-esteem, but it can boost their athleticism, flexibility and mental awareness as well. Their classes feature body poses, music and singing, breathing exercises along with deep relaxation. Children can also build friendships during the six week sessions.

Ages: Grades Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Cost: $90/Six Week Sessions

Erin P.:  Baby & Me (6 weeks to crawling) is a gentle flow yoga class where babies rest in nearby yoga-blanket "boats" while new moms ease back into shape postpartum with a series of stretches, & energy-boosting poses. All levels, including beginners are welcome.

As your baby starts crawling off the mat, Toddler & Me classes welcome tots up to age 4 for a similar, yet more interactive class.

There is also a Monthly Family Yoga class for the entire crew to get moving with fun poses & yoga games (ages 4–10).

Note: Wake Up Yoga's locations Fairmount & South Philly & Rittenhouse will have separate schedules.

Erin P.:  Class: Little Warriors Yoga 

Age: Flexible, but typically walkers up to about 4 years old.

This class introduces children to the foundations of yoga through play, breathing exercises, meditation, story-telling, imagination and movement. 

Drop-In Rate: $12 per child, each add’l sibling $8 

Bundled 5 Class Pack: $50 per child

Erin P.:  Mommy & Me invites your newborns (6 weeks) & pre-crawlers to bond over gentle, relaxing & playful poses on the mat. Mama’s Moving (babies up to 4) is similar, but more of a free-for-all given the age group - BYOT (toy)!

Kids/Toddler Yoga (2-4 yrs) is structured to explore breathing & yoga postures with story-telling & child-oriented meditations that also coach frustration tolerance, impulse control, etc. Parent participation is welcome but not required. 

Family Yoga (4-8 yrs) is a fun weekend class great for parents to tap into their inner child, alongside their kids.

Juan L.:  Dhyana Yoga at Northern Liberties is great for kids and families. Families can participate in a yoga session, including the kids, toddlers and babies. They have kids yoga classes for kids ages 3 and up when accompanied by an adult. Perhaps their most interesting and exciting class is yoga story time which is story time with yoga poses tailored for kids built in.

Cost: $10 a session, $5 for Yoga Story Time

Erin P.:  Classes for babies include Mom & Baby Yoga where a variety of poses & stretches are taught for both mom & baby! Mom & Baby Core & Floor Yoga focuses on gaining strength & releasing tension, with your little one by your side. Both classes are for ages 6 weeks to pre-crawlers. Drop in for $15.

Classes for crawlers, toddlers & older kids (ages 2-6) include Tiny Tots Yoga & Family Yoga. This is an interactive yoga playgroup for young ones filled with movement & singing alongside parents.  Similarly, families are invited as a whole to practice yoga poses together & play games. $15/ one child.

Erin P.:  Class: Kids Yoga 

Ages: 4-11 years

At DIG Yoga, they dig kids! Recognizing the many benefits of yoga that can accrue to children, from increased flexibility and strength to improved concentration, they offer both yoga classes for kids and yoga birthday parties. $12 drop-in, or $80 for 8 class class.

Erin P.:  Enjoy your yoga practice at one of their two fantastic locations: a hidden farm or a glorious castle! There are multiple classes broken out by age group, from 6 weeks to Pre-Teen, & Family Yoga (3 yrs +). 

Mommy & Me incorporates gentle baby massages & stretches, as well as yoga poses for Mom. A more playful Mommy & Toddler Yoga helps to build spatial awareness & add strength to their growing body.  

Kids Yoga (5-8 yrs) & Preteen Yoga (9-12 yrs) focus on fun poses, basic anatomy, stress relieving meditation & breathing techniques. 

See website for detailed class descriptions!