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Yoga Therapy with Children
This program offers a unique set of tools for children with a variety of needs. Together we work to empower your children with the self-agency to move comfortable and freely in their body, connect to their shifting nervous system, and begin to understand the affect the world around them can have on their body and mind. Acquiring tools to be with overwhelming emotions, make peace with our wrinkles, not make our experiences "wrong" or "bad" are just a few of the ways in which Yoga Therapy with Children uses Yoga Philosophy and Yoga Teachings to "progress toward improved health and well-being." (IAYT)
Let me share a bit more about my practice with kids/families who are experiencing changes and challenges. This can look really different depending on the family and the children’s needs. What it often begins with is connection building through play, art and/or movement. I typically meet you in your home or a comfortable place for your child(ren) — sometimes it’s meeting at a favourite playground/park or going for a walk all together. It can help if their parent(s) is with us to initially introduce the idea of chatting with their Yoga Therapist about what they might be experiencing that may be heavy for them. Sometimes this opens the door right away to explore how things are feeling in their mind, heart and body. Sometimes it takes more time to continue building a connection together before these conversations feel natural. I work in 30-45 minute increments and I recommend setting these up weekly, or twice a week at the beginning while building a connection. Once your child does feel comfortable to share what might be going on in their heart/mind/body I work with children-appropriate breath exercises, meditation and story-telling yoga to support them, help them process and find tools to regulate their nervous system.
I believe all children have something to gain when they show up for this type of work in Yoga Therapy. Tools to support them through life’s challenges and changes as they develop through the different stages of life. This program is most suitable for children ages 2-10. For children older than 10 years, I do offer a Tweens and Teens program as well.
Yoga Therapy for Children may especially support:
Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma
Autism & Special Needs
Developmental Movement/Functional Movement Challenges
Injury Recovery Challenges
Social Challenges/Changes
Big Feelings
Illness - covering the entire body, including mental health
Suitable for all ages. I believe it is never too early, it is never too late to find a way to live in comfort and ease.
What is the investment?
Pre-Registration session (30-45 minutes) $25.00
Full Program Registration (4 sessions per month) $100.00 + hst
We are currently offering Relief Rates on our Yoga Therapy with Children packages. Please connect through out form to the left for further details.
Please note: depending on your preference, sessions may be held in your home, at a safe meeting place (such as a local park) or online through Google Meet.
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