Youth Yoga Classes

No Experience Necessary!

Youth Yoga classes are for 9 to 15 year old youth. This is a co-ed class. 

Register over the phone, #905-830-9700 or come in to visit us!

Mondays 4:45pm – 5:45pm 

Next session September 12th – December 12th

(excluding October 10th & 31st)

12 Weeks for only $132 + HST = $149.16!

Registration now open!  Call us or come in to visit us.

Parents must walk child into our space in order to complete an insurance waiver. 

Waiver must be completed before first class is attended.

Please contact us for more information, ph#905-830-9700.

 

Yoga Source’s Youth Yoga Camp / Teacher Training 2017.

Do You Know the Benefits of Youth Practicing Yoga?

Physical Benefits

Strength – builds strength of muscles and bones

Flexibility – lengthens muscles to increase mobility in the joints

Improved Posture – develops understanding of body mechanics, healthy movement patterns, and ideal postural alignment

Ability to Relax – develops the skill of non-action and the awareness to physically relax

Breath Awareness – draws attention to the breath as a reflection of state of mind and as a tool to elicit relaxation and focus

Stability and Balance – provides physical experiences that ask the body to continually re-establish balance, which develops coordination and prevents injury

Equalizes Energy – revitalizes low energy and tempers hyperactivity

Mental Benefits

Stress Management – allows teens to experience a sense of space around their concerns and provides techniques for redirecting thoughts and calming the nervous system

Decision Making – teaches teens to make choices that respect themselves and others

Concentration – develops one’s ability to focus through practical disciplines of breath and bodywork

Healthy Body Image – provides a strengthened internal perspective; helps self-image development free of media and other cultural influences

Acceptance – cultivates gratitude for what the body can do; enables letting goof the tendency to be critical of one’s self and judgements of others

Curiosity – provides a healthy way to experiment, take risks, and explore the body

Spiritual Benefits

Compassion – opens us to our greater qualities of kindness, compassion and non-violence

Connection – cultivates interconnectedness between ourselves, others, and the natural world around us

Presence – heightens awareness and cultivates emotional connection while combating both numbness and drama

Intuition – encourages self-trust by valuing one’s internal voice