Pre-Yoga for Little Ones and Parents
Mondays 9:30-10:15 a.m. ages 2-5
Cost: $15.00 per class; $10.00 for second child in the family
At Yoga East, 20 DelCarmine Street, Wakefield

In partnership with their parents, we will encourage these young tots to focus their attention, follow simple directions and move their bodies in age-appropriate and playful ways. They will do this through sitting in groups, listening to books, songs, rhymes, learning simply breathing techniques, playing fun and easy games and imitating simple yoga poses. In these joyful and flexible ways, they will begin the process of early socialization, body awareness and appreciation of others.

Yoga for Kids
Mondays 3:30-4:30 p.m. ages 5-10
Cost: $15.00 per class; $10.00 for second child in the family
At Yoga East, 20 DelCarmine Street, Wakefield, www.yogaeast.net

Cultivating their spontaneous and curious nature, children will be introduced to yoga in an age-appropriate style using songs, stories, games and the global and natural worlds. Focus is on yoga poses, breathing techniques for stress reduction, body and breath awareness, grounding methods and both self-respect and respect for others. The class includes creative visualizations and relaxation.

Yoga for Young Adults
Mondays 4:45-5:45 ages 11-17
Cost: $15.00 per class; $10.00 for second child in the family
At Yoga East, 20 DelCarmine Street, Wakefield, www.yogaeast.net

This young adult class will cultivate practices that create a sense of well-being, balance, and focus as well as flexibility, strength, and body awareness. Through poses and discussion, teens will come into a postive and accepting relationship with their bodies. Through breathing techniques and meditation practices , they will learn how to foucs and calm their mnds and hearts and through relaxation and visualization, they will have the opportunity to rest deeply and renew their energies.

Bringing Yoga into the Classroom
A program for teachers of school-aged children presented at large and small conferences, at teacher's workshops and meetings, or informal settings.
Cost: Varies according to the setting

Learn ways you and your staff can incorporate yoga into your daily interactions with children so that you will have the benefits of well-being, focus and balance in your classroom. We will link yoga with your own personal tool box of songs, stories, art and the natural environment. Most of the workshop is participatory and includes:
-a brief introduction to yoga and it's benefits
-yoga breathing techniques
-introduction to yoga poses
-grounding techniques
-ideas on ways to get started
-several valuable handouts, including booklists
-guided relaxation/visualization at the end

Schedule for Yoga

YOGA KIDS CLASSES- Share the beautiful practice of yoga in an age appropriate and fun way. Yoga poses, games, breathing, philosophy and relaxation. Pre Yoga(ages 2-5)-Mondays 9:30-10:15. YogaEast, Woburn St., Reading 03/01/2010 9:30-10:15 03/08/2010 9:30-10:15 03/15/2010 9:30-10:15 03/22/2010 9:30-10:15 03/29/2010 9:40-10:15

RELAX AND RENEW In today's busy world, Restorative Yoga is the perfect antidote to the hectic pace of our daily living. Deep relaxation and renewal is created through comfortable, effortless, restorative poses coupled with guided visualizations, soft lighting, soothing music and special yoga props - all to ease your entry into a quiet and peaceful place inside yourself. You will be able to unwind & destress, leaving the class rejuvenated & refreshed. Wonderful for everyone including non-practitioners of yoga! YogaEast,12 Woburn St., Reading, MA 03/26/2010 7:00-8:30