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GoodYoga Kids! is a program that brings yoga to schools during after school hours.  By keeping classes small at 10-15 students, and by targeting specific age groups, the students are able to have interaction with the teacher and with each other during a weekly 45-minute session.  During the first few weeks of class, students are taught many of the basic poses of yoga as well as breathing and visualization techniques.  After the language and postures have become familiar, each student is given the opportunity to choose a pose to "teach" the rest of the class after practicing at home for the week.  The children really enjoy teaching each other as well as the teacher!

Yoga benefits children in many ways beyond simply gaining strength and balance.  Classes are structured to promote cooperation, team spirit, empathy, and self-esteem.  Emphasis is placed on acceptance of our own bodies and those of others.  Relaxation and visualization techniques, combined with breathing exercises, aid children in soothing and calming themselves in stressful situations such as test taking and public speaking. 

GoodYoga Kids! provides classes on a semester-by-semester basis at competitive rates.  A minimum of 8 students is required in order to schedule classes.  Classes are currently open to 2nd-5th graders, with other age groups to be added in the future.  Please contact Heather Hopper at heather@goodyoga.biz or by phone at 214-533-3856 if you would like to start GoodYoga Kids! classes at your school, church, or recreation center.

Yoga for the Special Child^®, LLC  The Sonia Sumar Method, is a comprehensive program of Yoga techniques designed to enhance the natural development of children with special needs. This style of Yoga is gentle and therapeutic -- safe for babies and children with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Microcephaly, Autism and other developmental disabilities. These methods also provide an effective treatment for children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, ADHD and Learning Disabilities. This therapeutic program includes an integrated series of balanced Yoga poses to increase body awareness, strength and flexibility; specialized breathing exercises and relaxation techniques to improve concentration and reduce hyperactivity; and an early intervention program to assure the healthy formative development of infants and toddlers. 

Please contact Heather at 214-533-3856 to schedule a consultation for you and your special child. 

Need a fun, active, and healthy alternative party for your kiddos?  Try a GoodYogaKids! party!  Children will learn the "SunDance", animal poses and sounds, play a yoga game or do a trust activity, participate in guided relaxation, and create a "yoga craft" such as a door hanger or an aromatherapy eye bag.  Adolescents will be guided through a short "flow yoga" class, start a gratitude journal, and do some partner poses.  Parent and Me parties are also available.  All GoodYogaKids parties are scheduled for one hour, including yoga, relaxation and craft activity. Please call or email for rates, which vary depending on the number of children, distance of travel, and type of craft.