If you’re thinking of new and unique after-school activities to enroll your kids in, yoga can be a fantastic option with many benefits for your little one.
Introducing the practice of yoga into your child’s daily routine can be a truly transformative and enriching experience. Yoga places a strong emphasis on mindfulness and playfulness, fostering an environment where your child can become more present and curious about their own sense of self.
As your child embarks on their journey on the yoga mat, they’ll acquire crucial life lessons such as balance, groundedness, strength, self-awareness, and compassion—qualities that every parent undoubtedly wishes for their child to carry with them on their life journey.
Introduce your child to the wonderful world of yoga with these fantastic options available in and around Austin:
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Studio Satya
Kids ages 5–11 can start their yoga journey by learning about yoga poses, working with their breath, playing with opposites to find balance (such as loud/quiet, rigid/soft), and delving into fundamental yogic principles. Additionally, the studio offers a variety of family yoga classes catering to caretakers with infants and toddlers, as well as yoga sessions designed for the entire family.2
Yoga Peace School
The Yoga Peace School is a unique early childhood preschool program for kids ages 12 months to 5 years old. The school offers a Peaceful Approach to LearningTM, which is a curriculum they designed rooted in ancient yogic philosophies and explored through social and emotional development, play, mindfulness, and yoga.3
ATX Yoga Girl
ATX Yoga Girl offers inclusive yoga classes for all levels. Family yoga classes combine storytelling and music to create a playful environment where everyone feels welcome. Toddler yoga classes are where kids can stretch, breathe, move, dance, relax, create, and have fun! These classes will include age-appropriate yoga and movement, including breathing, poses, games, stories, music, relaxation, meditation, and more.4
