Kids Wellness Yoga services residents of Richmond Hill, Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Vaughan and Thornhill as well as schools, daycares, and community partners in York Region.
St. Rafael the Archangel CES Lunch Time Program
An 8 week therapeutically integrated yoga play and mindfulness program, intentionally designed to nurture the physical, social and emotional growth of kids and youth, promoting emotion regulation, confidence and connection. At Kids Wellness Yoga, we encourage self-expression and creativity to empower kids and youth to be their best selves – and most importantly, to have fun!
York Catholic District School Board Programs
Kids Wellness Yoga is partnered with YCDSB to provide lunch time and after school extra-curricular 8-week programs.
Kids Wellness Yoga delivers a therapeutically integrated, trauma-informed yoga play and mindfulness program specifically designed to nurture the physical, social and emotional growth of children and youth to promote emotion regulation, self-esteem, resilience, and connection. Children and youth will have the opportunity to learn strategies, create wellness tools, and engage in a variety of activities including: storytelling, breathwork, yoga flow, games, songs and movement, and relaxation.
Children and youth will be encouraged to be themselves through self-expression, creativity, and most importantly, by having fun.
If you are a parent, a Catholic School Council member, educator, or school principal, and you are interested in this offering for your school, please reach out for more information on how Kids Wellness Yoga can be a part of your school community’s wellness journey.
Individual Sessions
1:1 private sessions can be done in a space of your choosing. 6 and 8 weekly sessions available, including an initial consultation. Classes can be tailored to suit individual needs. Classes range between 30-60 min depending on the age and/or needs of the individual. All materials will be provided. Students will need to bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
Community Group Sessions
Community classes available in 6 and 8 weekly sessions. Each class will focus on a specific wellness theme with related activities. All materials will be provided. Students will need to bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
- Ages 4-6 years: 45 min
- Ages 7-9 years: 60 min
- Ages 10-12 years: 60 min
- Ages 13-15 years: 75 min
School Sessions and Events
Schools have the opportunity to sign up classrooms for a 6 or 8 week program, which includes an initial 1/2 hour consultation per classroom. Programming can be modified to suit varying classroom needs. All materials will be provided.
- Grades JK-SK: 45 min
- Grades 1-4: 45-60 min
- Grades 5-8: 60 min
Schools have the option of participating in lunch time and/or after school extra-curricular 8-week programs.
School-wide events and/or workshops are also available.
Daycare/Preschool Sessions
Daycares have the opportunity to sign up for a 6 or 8 week program, which includes an initial 1/2 hour consultation per classroom. Programming can be modified to suit varying classroom needs. All materials will be provided.
- Ages 2.5-4 years: 30 min
- Ages 4-6 years: 45 min
Family Sessions
Can be done private, community based or with other family friend groups that you know. 4 and 6 weekly sessions offered. Classes can take place in a residence or at a place of your choosing. There is at least one parent/caregiver per family participating in the class with up to 3 children. There is a nominal charge for each additional child. No more than 2 adults per family. Family classes can be modified to meet varying family needs. Each session is 1 hour with a maximum of 6 families per class.
Community Agency Partnerships
If you are looking to add engaging therapeutic yoga and mindfulness opportunities for children and teens to your organization, agency or practice, I would love to hear from you on how we can collaborate. Clients will have the opportunity to participate in 6 or 8 weekly therapeutic yoga play sessions. Programming can be modified to suit clients’ needs. A variety of themed programs to choose from. All materials will be provided. Clients will need to bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
- Duration: 45min-1 hour sessions depending on the age and/or needs of clients
- Minimum 4 clients per class, maximum 12 clients per class
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