Babies & Kids
Welcome to evolution's young yogi's program! Our kids classes range from ages 2 months-middle school. Whether you are looking for a way to bond with your baby, tap into your toddler's imagination, or give your child tools to focus and find confidence, our children's series offer a consistent way to bring yoga into your family's life.
Pre-registration for Winter semester begins for currently-enrolled families on Mon., Nov. 24. New families may register beginning Mon., Dec. 1.
Winter 2009 schedule for babies, crawlers, tots and kids ages 2-5: Mon. January 5-Fri. March 20. 10 week session. $100. Please note, there are no classes February 16-20.
Winter 2009 schedule for kindergarten through middle school: 6 week sessions beginning the week of Jan. 5. $60.
Baby Yoga: Wed. 10:45 am (jane), Thurs. 10:45 am (susan)
New Explorers Yoga: Mon. 10 am (susan), Mon. 11 am (annette), Fri. 10:30 am (annette)
Tots on the Move: Tues. 9:45 am (susan), Fri. 9:30 am (julie)
Kids Creative Yoga ages 2½ - 5 yrs: Tues. 10:45 am (susan), Wed. 9:45 am (jane)
Kids Yoga K-2nd Grade: Thurs. 3:15-4 pm (sabrina)
Kids Yoga 3rd-5th Grade : Thurs. 4:15-5 pm (sabrina)
Middle School Yoga: Tues. 3:15-4 pm (sabrina)
Children’s classes are taught by Susan Cline Lucey, Julie Epstein, Sabrina Gibson, Jane Jarecki, Alice Neiley, and Annette Urbschat. Our teaching staff comes from a variety of yoga traditions and backgrounds.
Together, we share a passion for teaching and a love of children that you will notice the moment you and your child step into class. Welcome!
Class Descriptions:
Baby Yoga (2 months to pre-crawling) is an interactive
class for babies, ages 2 months to crawling, and their parents or caregivers.
Through song, games, and massage, we introduce basic yoga poses and concepts.
Activities increase body awareness, aid in digestion, and cultivate a
more relaxed state for the baby.
New Explorers Yoga (10 – 18 months) - This class
is geared toward baby explorers who are moving past a seated position.
These young crawlers and walkers will delight in song, stretching, and
a discovery of spaces under, over, through and around yoga poses made
by themselves as well as their parent/caregiver.
Tots on the Move (18 mo - 2½ yrs) – Physical
play joins creativity in this toddler yoga and movement class. In addition
to singing voices and stretching bodies, we will stretch imaginations
as we fly and slither into new yoga worlds. Early musical rhythm is used
as a tool for focusing the minds and bodies of this active age group.
Kids Yoga (2½ -5 yrs) - Fly
like a bird, roar like a lion, stand tall like a tree. Kids Creative
Yoga blends yoga poses with imaginative games, storytelling and friendship-building
activities. The end result: a fun, peaceful atmosphere where your child
can feel confident to create and blossom. Your child will come away from
kids creative yoga more relaxed, focused and expressive physically and
emotionally.
Kids Yoga (K-2nd, 3rd-5th, and Middle School Yoga)- are active classes
which include all of the elements of an adult yoga class such as sun
salutations, twists, back-bending, hip-opening, forward-bending and inversions
taught in an age-appropriate way. Mediation and breathwork are also an
important part of these classes. Kids Yoga for school-aged children and adolescents helps build strength, coordination,
focus and self-esteem for these various age groups.
Family Yoga (families and children 4 and up)-
This drop-in class is an opportunity for you and your child to share your yoga practice together, side-by-side. Alice Neiley teaches this class in a direct, approachable manner, so that the whole family can enjoy their yoga practice. The class consists of a short seated meditation, easy-to-follow sun salutations, standing and seated poses, and a restorative savasana at the end. Alice will also incorporate partner poses throughout the class. Prices are as follows: $15 for 1 adult and 1 child; $5 for every additional child. If 2 adults come with 1 child, the second adult pays our regular drop-in rate of $12. Please note, this class is for children ages 4 and up. Children must be able to participate and stay on their yoga mats for the duration of the class.
Here’s what parents are saying about the kids classes at evolution:
“Just wanted to let you know how much the kids and I enjoyed your
class today. We have tried several yoga classes for kids before and they
all fell short of my expectations. You are the first teacher I've encountered
who not only is a qualified yoga instructor, but also has a strong grasp
of what is developmentally appropriate for the kids. We are all thrilled
to get to share this experience with you. Thanks!”
-Lauren, Eliza (4 ½) and Rowan (2 ½)
“Thank you for a great class! Finn had a blast and even showed
his dad tree pose and down dog when he came home. He really opened up
during this class.”
-Tre, mother of Finn (21 months)