As parents, all we want is to provide our kids with experiences that will help them grow, be physically and mentally healthy, and most of all, be happy. There are many options for after-school activities that will reach those goals. However, there’s one that’s still not as popular as ballet classes or soccer: yoga.
Yoga is a way to make your body and mind feel good and work well together. It helps people be healthy in their body, mind, heart, and spirit.
Yoga is great for people of all ages, but it’s especially helpful for kids because it helps them in many ways:
Reduces stress
Increases mindfulness and helps kids be in the present moment
Calms anxiety and hyperactivity
Enables sound sleep
Enhances concentration and focus
Improves strength and flexibility
If you’re in the Denver area, you can think about signing up your child for one of the special yoga classes just for kids. It’s a chance for them to have fun while learning something that’s good for them.
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ONE Yoga for Kids
Kids yoga classes at One Yoga consist of classes taught by certified children’s yoga instructors. Kids ages 4–11 will develop an awareness of breath, body, and mind in these interactive classes. They bring postures, mind-body games, and breath work together to help children build a toolkit for stress management. Your little yogi will develop social skills, strength, flexibility, confidence, and mindfulness!2
Kids’ Aerial Yoga at Yoga Center Denver
The Yoga Center of Denver teaches students of every age and fitness level. After-School Kids Aerial Yoga is a fun class designed to help kids relax and unwind after a busy day of school and activities. During class, kids will practice mindfulness and breathwork, focus on developing flexibility, and end with some fun yoga games using aerial silks. The instructors will also introduce an array of breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques for kids, which your children can incorporate into their daily lives as coping skills.3
Park Hill Yoga
Park Hill Yoga offers kids’ yoga classes. These children’s classes are fun, educational, and practical. Classes are fast-paced to help keep children focused. Kids will also be introduced to lessons that will help calm and soothe them in an often-scheduled world.4
