Kids Yoga Buderim

Kids Yoga Classes are essential for the health and wellness of not just our children, but our society’s future.

Yoga classes for children are specially designed to integrate: breathwork, movement, poses, and Yogic philosophy in a developmentally appropriate way.  Kids Yoga classes support children to understand their emotions, their reactions, and the way they relate in the world around them.

Yoga has long history of supporting our wellbeing, improving flexibility, reducing stress and improving sleep – these benefits are essential to kids as well as adults.  So why is it only now (in the western world) we are only beginning to see Kids Yoga as equally beneficial and essential to their wellness?

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#1 – The Art of Breathing – Kids Yoga

Babies are born, typically as belly breathers.  Many a parent has enjoyed the simple joy and reassurance of seeing their little one’s belly rise and fall with each breath.  As we grow children, like adults begin to develop a shallow breath.

A full Yogic breath begins with an inhale that expands the diaphram, on its journey to the belly.  The exhale begins at our full belly, releasing the diaphram and chest – as we feel the body empty of breath.

Children, like adults, who are mindful with their breath – feel the calming effects of diaphramatic breath.  Guiding children to deepen their breath, begins with using tools that children can see and touch.  We help children to better understand the process of breath, so that as they practice their breath awareness deepens.  Often simple tools such as: breathing balls, tissue box on the belly, finger tracing, and many more.

Once children have begun to internalise the sensation of diaphramatic breathing, the filling of the belly with breath and emptying completely – with control and focus, we progress to less tangible objects.  We begin to ask children to visualise such things as a balloon gently filling and inflating, as they inhale.  The exhale is the gentle controlled releasing of breath as the balloon deflates.  These visualisations are as effective for adults, as they are for children.

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Belly breathing is an essential tool to support children to develop their breathing muscles, especially the diaphram.  As children experience challenges, worries, stress and uncertainty, their belly breathing technique can be deployed to help bring a feeling of calm, improve focus and lower blood pressure.  If you are curious to learn more about the benefits of breathwork and Kids Yoga – reach out to Haven Yoga Studio, Buderim Sunshine Coast.

#2 – Kids Yoga Supporting all Children

Yoga is practiced all over the world, from a very young age, children enjoy physical yoga poses.  You may have seen children as young as 18 months begin to explore ‘downward dog’, perhaps at only a few months old babies grabbing their toes in ‘happy baby’.  The asana, or physical Yoga poses come from natural body movements and hence are loved by children of all ages.

As children grow and are able to create the poses from simple instructions, we begin to see how asana can be accessed by all children.  As children explore how different poses feel in their bodies, they are able to experience stillness, strengthening, energising and calming poses.  Once discovered, the physical benefits of Yoga continue to unfold for children, they begin to experiment with their favourite poses and develop a deep love of the practice in their bodies.

We recommend supporting your child by trialing a Kids Yoga Class near you – Haven Yoga Studio, Buderim Sunshine Coast.

#2 – Kids Yoga Supporting Teens

Teens equally enjoy the challenge, comfort and calm that comes from a regular Yoga, breath and mindfulness practice.  With greater ability to sustain focus and dive a little deeper into the philosophy of Yoga, teens are able to build greater appreciation for self-care and improved relationships.  Gratitude, patience and acting from a place of kindness (Ahimsa; respect for all living things and practicing non-violence) are important ponderings for teens and pre-teens to explore. 

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Children from 7-8 years are supported as they begin to navigate more complex friendships, physical changes and crave greater independence.  This journey, when approached with loving support and a sense of curiosity, encourages pre-teens and teens to consider positive relationships and how to sustain and grow these.

Seeking more insight into the benefits of children finding their way onto their Yoga mat?  We recommend trialing a Kids Yoga Class near you – Haven Yoga Studio, Buderim Sunshine Coast.

#3 – Kids Yoga for Anxiety, Autism & NDIS

One of our greatest joys at Haven Yoga Studio is to support children with diagnosed disabilities, as well as those with anxiety and other social or emotional needs.  Connection with belly breath and calming poses, can support children to begin to self-regulate their emotions, allowing them a sense of control over how they feel and respond.

We also love our play-based approach to Yoga.  Too often life feels so serious, even for our children.  So we encourage play, playfulness and a child-centered Yoga and breath journey.  Children are encouraged to experience breath, movement and stillness through Yoga, play and games.  We discuss, share and have a go at new poses.  We love hearing children’s voices in our classes.  Be it through drawings, physical movement, stillness or words – all children are able to share their preferred and non-preferred elements of Yoga.

Our philosophy is that all children are welcome, all children can benefit and all children deserve to learn the skills of Yoga and breath.  We love creating a supportive and safe environment, where all children feel confident to grow and share.  Our children include those with diagnosed disabilities, including Autism and we are delighted to observe their love of Yoga grow with their experience, confidence and with modifications to our classes as require. 

I love supporting clients who access wellness and Yoga with NDIS funding – reach out to Haven Yoga Studio, Buderim Sunshine Coast – an NDIS provider for more information today.

#4 – School Wellness and Learning Through Yoga

Schools who embrace Yoga breathing, mindfulness and simple movements attribute a reduction in student and teacher stress levels.  Those schools who encourage elements of Yoga philosophy share that they experience more harmony and improved relationships among students, staff and the wider community.

Yoga and breathwork prior to exams and major assessment tasks have a calming and centering effect on the students.  Allowing their focus to improve, their heartrate to lower and in turn improve the possibility for positive results.  Academic learning is possible when our ‘brains are on line’. We require our emotions to be regulated, so our whole system is able to move from ‘fight, flight or freeze’.  Once we move to this space, new ideas are able to be retained, memory is able to be accessed and we can perform to our best.  Children, teens and adults experience the same benefits of belly breathing and Yoga, the amazing ability to tap into potential, rather than shutting down.

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After an energetic lunchbreak, a breakdown in friendship, conflict during games or even the challenge of learning something new, children and teens need to be support to regulate their breath and bodies.  Our schools, the ones who embrace a ‘whole school approach’ to wellness through Yoga, report happier teachers, calmer classrooms, less conflict and deeper relationships.  These schools value the wellbeing of

their teachers.  They offer regular on site Yoga sessions and professional development in simple breath, mindfulness and Yoga techniques, supporting teachers to bring a deeper sense of calm to their classrooms.

Haven Yoga Studio, Buderim Sunshine Coast – offers a range of expert teacher professional development, corporate Yoga, and school wellness opportunities. 

#5 – Happiness, Hope and Connection to Self

What parent, teacher, care-giver doesn’t want the children and teens in their care to thrive? To be happy, have a sense of hope about themselves and their futures?  Yoga, breath and mindfulness helps children and teens to be supported to explore who they are, who they want to be and how they wish to journey through this life.

We love observing as children and teens grow in confidence and improved appreciation for their breath and their ability to regulate it.  Regular Yoga classes for children, teens and adults help them to deepen their understanding of themselves.  Gaining greater control over their breath, movement and stillness of mind and body, improves self-confidence and self-respect.

Yoga teaches us to be grateful for that which we have; breath, our body, our loved ones, our health, our abilities.  As this awareness increases, so too does our love of who we are and our sense of self-care deepens.

Children, teens and adults who have a deep sense of self-care, understand that they are worthy of love and kindness.  They begin to establish healthier boundaries in all relationships, beginning with respect for all – themselves included.  When nurtured to respect others, themselves and approach life with loving kindness, we observe children, teens and adults who begin to thrive and feel a sense of deep hope for the future.

Kids Yoga Classes Sunshine Coast – Join Us Now

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting Kids Yoga Classes at Haven Yoga Studio, Buderim Sunshine Coast.  We are excited to share with you an exclusive early access for your child/ren to join our Kids Yoga classes each week.  Registrations are now open.

:: Click below to secure a space for your primary school child for our Haven Kids Yoga term:

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Your early exclusive access, will help you to secure a space for your child.  Please email admin@havenyogastudio.com.au if you require support to book your child.

Kids Yoga – Mini Retreat Sunshine Coast

We love offering a range of Kids Yoga Mini Retreats and Family Mini Retreats on the Sunshine Coast.  Our Kids Yoga sessions are dedicated to self-care, self-connection, and personal growth. 

Join our next Mini Retreat on the Sunshine Coast – Discover More Here

About Our Author and Kids Yoga Teacher

Charmaine is passionate about the wellness and happiness of children.  As a mother of two primary school children, a teacher and deputy principal, she has witnessed the benefits of self-care, positive mindsets and self-belief for all children. Charmaine is the owner and creator of Haven Yoga Studio and Aspire Life Coaching, and has created playful approaches for children to experience yoga with children in a fun and inspiring way.  Through a combination of movement, play, breath and meditation, she loves helping children to gain the skills to feel calm, resilient, and balanced.

:: Our Kids Yoga Classes Will Include ::

*Yoga (movement)
*Fun games
*Breathing techniques
*Positive Mindset activities

 :: Some of the areas you can expect your child to explore ::
– Calming and relaxation strategies
– Emotional awareness and self-regulation
– Stress management and techniques to decrease worries
– Concentration and focus
– Connection, communication and socialization
– Self-confidence and positive self image

:: Benefits of Kids Yoga ::
– Improves flexibility and increases physical strength
– Reduces anxiety and helps children learn to relax
– Improves coordination
– Builds communication and social skills
– Teaches self regulation, emotional awareness and sense of self

:: Testimonials ::

“Ben came away from your Mini Retreat and said he gave it 102%, then he thought a little more and said, “I give it 1000% and I want to do it again.”
– Helen, Mother

“Thank you for the Yoga Charmaine, I loved playing the favourite pose game.”
— Thomas, Year 2

“I feel love in my whole heart.”
— Indi, Prep

Haven Yoga Studio is your sanctuary for Yoga, Barre and Wellness in the heart of Buderim.  Thank you for choosing to care for yourself and support our boutique local Studio.

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About Charmaine Cowling

Charmaine is the owner of Haven Yoga Studio - Barre and Wellness, located in the beautiful Buderim. She brings together over 14 years in educational leadership with her love of Yoga, wellness and love of life to create a boutique, home away from home for her clients. Cdharmaine is a mum of two young girls nad weaves the balance of motherhood, small business owner and her passion for wellbeing into her blogs. Join Chamaine in studio or at one of her wellness retreats or special events on the Sunshine Coast.