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Welcome Note to Parents & Carers

Thank you for your interest in sharing the transformative power of yoga and mindfulness with the children in your life. As a parent myself and someone who has incorporated yoga into my daily routine with my daughter, Isabella, I have discovered the incredible connection and joy that yoga brings. Through yoga and mindfulness practices, I have learned to embrace life's ups and downs, provide my child support during unexpected emotional moments, and feel immense gratitude for the journey of parenthood. It is my pleasure to offer these practices to you, my friend, with the hope that they will support and enrich your family's journey together.
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Within this section, you will find an array of children's yoga classes that I offer at the Thanet Youth & Community Centre, each designed to cultivate growth, well-being, and joy in your child's life. 
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Choose from the following empowering journeys of discovery:
Radiant Minds Yoga ®: Children's Yoga & Mindfulness 11-week Course (3-5 years):
Join us for an immersive 11-week course designed to introduce children aged 3 to 5 to the foundations of yoga and mindfulness. Through fun and interactive activities, children will develop strength, flexibility, and focus while cultivating a sense of inner calm and self-awareness.
Woodentots Yoga (3-5 years):
Designed specifically for pupils of the Woodentots Montessori nursery, Woodentots Yoga offers a playful and engaging yoga experience for children aged 3 to 5. Through imaginative storytelling, creative movement, and age-appropriate yoga poses, children will enhance their coordination, balance, and confidence while nurturing their imagination and love for yoga.
Wigglebums Yoga (3-5 years):
Get ready to wiggle and giggle! Wigglebums Yoga is a dynamic and energetic class tailored specifically for children aged 3 to 5. Through lively music, games, yoga sequences, and interactive sensory play, children will improve their motor skills, body awareness, and social interaction while having a blast in a supportive and joyful environment.​
Baby Yoga (6 weeks to crawling):
Bond with your baby and experience the benefits of yoga together in our Parent/Carer & Baby Yoga class. Designed for babies aged 6 weeks to crawling, this nurturing class combines gentle stretches, baby-friendly poses, and relaxation techniques to promote parent-child connection, relaxation, and postnatal well-being.
Family Yoga (all ages):
Unite the whole family in a fun and enriching experience with our Family Yoga class. Suitable for all ages, this class encourages family members to come together, strengthen their bond, and enjoy the benefits of yoga through interactive poses, partner exercises, and mindful activities.
Prenatal Yoga:
Connect with others, your baby, and your inner warrior in our nurturing prenatal yoga classes. Strengthen your birthing muscles, reduce body aches, and ignite your intuition through nourishing asanas, breathing techniques, and mindfulness exercises. ​
Postnatal Yoga:
Unwind and prioritize self-care in our postnatal yoga classes. Experience a blend of nourishing asanas and mindful breathwork for quicker physical recovery and a grounded sense of self. Focus on healing and strengthening core muscles, relieving back pain, and supporting the pelvic floor. Boost intuition and process emotions, memories, and experiences that arise with parenthood. ​
Yoga for Schools:
Inspire and empower students with the gift of yoga through our specialized yoga programs for schools. I bring my expertise in teaching yoga to children, creating engaging and interactive classes that support students in developing self-awareness, resilience, and mindfulness
These Children's Yoga and Mindfulness classes provide a wonderful opportunity to enhance the day-to-day well-being of your child and your entire family. By embracing the principles of yoga and mindfulness, both you and your child will acquire valuable life skills applicable to school, home, and social settings. These classes aim to strengthen your child's present-moment awareness, self-regulation abilities, and their connection with themselves and those around them. Ultimately, they promote a more fulfilling and joyful life experience. I am thrilled to embark on this beautiful journey with you and grateful for the opportunity to witness the incredible transformations that lie ahead.

​With gratitude,​

~ Ashley
(E-500 Hour Yoga Teacher; RCYT Registered Children's Yoga Teacher)
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Elements of a Children's Yoga & Mindfulness Class

 For thousands of years, wisdom traditions have taught us that paying attention to the present moment has powerful positive effects on our health. For children, the time-tested practices of yoga are a wonderful gateway into this world of mindful awareness. When we focus inward and take time to cultivate our inner vision—what Dr Daniel Siegel calls “mindsight”— we develop specific circuits in our brains that support our abilities to balance our emotions, focus our attention, pause before acting on impulses, and increase our compassion for others and ourselves.
The breath is one of the most powerful tools for self-regulation. Breathe activities, based in traditional practices, help children learn to reduce anxiety, stabilize energy, and create a sense of safety and peace in the body.
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As you and your child practice breathing activities, you are both likely to become more aware of your breath in ordinary circumstances. This is a wonderful gift, as breath awareness will give you a tremendous amount of insight into your energetic and emotional state.
Movement activities are based on asana practices that help children maintain a state of alert engagement, whereby hyperactive behavior is minimized but the child still feels strong and energetic. 
​The goal of these Movement (asana) activities is to validate your child's inclination to be active, while giving them the tools to make choices about it. The objective is not to send the message to your child that they just "need to calm down" but rather that they can be mindful of their actions and find an enjoyable balance of energy and stillness. 
Connection activities help children tune in and make sense of their experiences. They are practices that are used to develop mindful awareness of both the external world and the internal emotional state.

The guiding principles of the yamas and niyamas have been considered in our Connection activities, and many of them also incorporate the practice of pratyahara (drawing inward of the senses), Reiki and Sound Healing.
One of the most important elements of our program, relaxation gives children (and parents) tools to instigate restfulness, relaxation, and restoration. Exhaustion is common in children, and we know that being tired makes everything else, including paying attention, much harder. The relaxation activities in this course teach ways to rejuvenate even when you aren’t sleeping, to rest and restore, reduce insomnia, and help with the transition to sleep. This element is based on restorative yoga practices that provide profound relaxation for both the body and the mind.
Each class focuses on a theme related to connection, breath, movement, focus and relaxation. These themes are sometimes pulled from stories, myths, or fables which are then woven throughout the practice to cultivate a joyful imagination.
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Furthermore, as a result of the carefully selected stories, the children will learn to name their feelings, process their emotions, empathize with others, and contemplate choices and their consequences. 
On occasion, the children will be introduced to  engaging, tactile, age-appropriate objects as a means by which to explore their senses and themselves. ​
Through active engagement with various resources, children are encouraged to listen to their bodies, become present and aware, and express themselves confidently. ​Furthermore, sensory elements are naturally fun and stimulate children's curiosity while encouraging physical movement and stillness. 
Parents, too, will find that sensory play elucidates their inner world, inviting a more playful inner child to emerge. 
Classes are guided by the following principles: 
* Your thoughts are not who you are as a person

* Through mindfulness, you effectively navigate all challenges, great or small

* You have already experienced moments of mindfulness and awakened consciousness -- you are intuitive, wise and capable 

* You are supported, connected and seen
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CHILDREN'S YOGA CLASSES

RADIANT MINDS YOGA®: YOGA & MINDFULNESS COURSE
​(3-5 Years)
Prepare to embark on an extraordinary 11-week journey of self-discovery and growth with the Radiant Minds Children's Yoga Course. In this captivating experience, your child will unlock their full potential while nurturing their well-being. Together, we will embark on this beautiful journey of growth and transformation, creating lasting memories along the way. Get ready to nurture your child's well-being and witness their radiant minds unfold with the Radiant Minds Children's Yoga & Mindfulness Course. Join us on this transformative adventure, where possibilities are endless! ​​

WOODENTOTS YOGA
(3-5 Years)
Immerse your child in the world of Woodentots Yoga, where each 50-minute session harmonizes with Woodentots Montessori Nursery themes. Exclusively available for enrolled Woodentots Montessori pupils, this yoga class integrates elements from the Radiant Minds: Children's Yoga & Mindfulness Course. Children will experience the transformative power of connection, movement, mindfulness, and relaxation. To ensure personalized attention, the class size is intimate, limited to 8 pupils. Join us for an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and growth.

WIGGLEBUMS YOGA
​(3-5 Years)
Ignite the joy of movement and mindfulness in your little ones with our specially designed 50-minute classes for children aged 3 to 5 years. Inspired by the Radiant Minds: Children's Yoga & Mindfulness Course, our sessions combine connection, breath, movement, mindfulness, focus, relaxation, and sensory-based play. With intimate class sizes limited to 8 pupils, your child will receive personalized attention and guidance. Enroll your child today and let's embark on a transformative journey of discovery and inner calm. Let's wiggle and uncover the magic together!

MUM & BABY YOGA
​(6 Weeks to Crawling)
Immerse yourself and your baby in the world of Baby Yoga, a nurturing and enriching experience designed to strengthen the bond between you. Engage in a one-hour journey of movement, connection, and well-being. Explore gentle yoga poses, restorative exercises, and playful interactions that promote your baby's development while aiding your post-pregnancy recovery. Join our supportive community of parents, where you'll find understanding and camaraderie. Feel free to breastfeed, change diapers, or allow your baby to rest as needed. Embark on this precious opportunity to connect, grow, and thrive with your little one.

FAMILY YOGA
​(All Ages)
Immerse your family in the joy of practicing yoga together with an engaging Family Yoga Classes. Strengthen your bond as you connect, cooperate, & relax through partner poses, games, and mindfulness practices. These interactive sessions create unforgettable memories. Infused with elements from the Radiant Minds: Children's Yoga & Mindfulness Course, Family Yoga classes encompass connection, movement, mindfulness, relaxation, & play. Join today for a taste of the transformative Radiant Minds Yoga program. Book your spot today and embark on a journey of family wellness and togetherness.

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​PRENATAL & POSTNATAL YOGA
Prenatal Yoga: Nourish your body & bond with your baby in my prenatal yoga classes. Explore empowering asanas that strengthen your birthing muscles, reduce body aches, & ignite your intuition. Join me for a nurturing practice that cultivates trust and confidence in yourself during this transformative journey.
Postnatal Yoga: Nurture your well-being and rejuvenate in a postnatal yoga classes. This practice fosters mental clarity, boosts intuition, and helps you navigate the beautiful complexities of parenthood. Join me for a revitalizing experience of self-care and self-connection.

YOGA FOR SCHOOLS
Nurture young minds with the power of yoga. The yoga for schools program offers a holistic approach to support the well-being and development of students. Through engaging activities, breathing exercises, and mindful movements, I will create a nurturing environment where students can cultivate focus, reduce stress, and enhance overall wellness. Harnessing the transformative benefits of yoga, these tailored sessions empower students to thrive academically, emotionally, and physically.
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