Babies & Kids
Welcome to Evolution's Young Yogi program! Kids classes range from ages 6 weeks to 10 years. 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.
Did you know Evolution Yoga offers fantastic kid's yoga parties? Any theme you imagine, we can create!
Upcoming Winter Schedule:
We are currently enrolling for our winter 10 week session, which runs Monday, January 9- Saturday March 24. We will have a 1 week break from Monday, February 27-Saturday March 7.
$130 for the 10 week series - you may also deduct from your 10 class pass for the series.
Infant Yoga and Massage (6 wks.-6 mo.): Mon. 9:45 am (Susan)
Baby Yoga (6-12 mo.) : Mon. 10:45 am (Susan)
Infant/Baby Yoga (2 mo.-12 mo., pre-walkers only) Thurs., 10:40-11:25 am (Morgan)
New Explorers Yoga (12-18 mo.) : Wed. 10:45 am (Lisa), Sat. 9:15 am (Jessica)
Tots on the Move (18 mo.-2.5 yrs.) : Tues. 10:45 am (Susan), Sat. 10:15 am (Jessica)
Kids Creative Yoga (2½-5 yrs) : Fri. 10:45 am (Jaycie), Sat. 11:15 pm (Jessica)
Family Yoga (1 1/2 -5 yrs): Wed. 9:45-10:30 (Lisa)
Kids Yoga K-2nd Grade: Mon. 3:30-4:15 pm (Vanessa)
Evolution's Young Yogis classes are taught by Susan Cline Lucey, Vanessa Ament, Jaycie Puttlitz, Jessica Roeder, and Lisa Tidman. 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!
REFUND POLICY FOR CHILDREN'S CLASSES: A full refund minus a 10% registration fee will be given for cancelations 14 days prior to the start of the session. A studio credit minus a 10% registration fee is available until the beginning of the second class of the session. After the start of the second class, no refund or credit will be given.
Class Descriptions:
Infant Yoga and Massage (newborn - 6 months) is an interactive
class for babies and their parents or caregivers.
In this light-hearted, sweet class we introduce basic yoga poses and concepts through gentle stretches and song, as well as focus a portion of each class on infant massage. Activities increase body awareness, aid in digestion, and cultivate a
more relaxed state for the baby. This class is a great way to meet new parents and form more of a community around your baby.
Baby Yoga (6-12 months) is a laughter-filled class for babies sitting and crawling. Baby yoga builds on the foundations set in infant yoga and massage (see above), although previous participation in infant yoga is not a necessity for joining this class. We use age-appropriate props, as well as songs and games, to build coordination, strength and balance for these young yogis. As a parent, you'll notice how instinctual yoga is to your little baby as they move into downward facing dog, star, and even tree pose!
New Explorers Yoga (12- 18 months) -This class for young 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. Be prepared to move all around the room with your little yogi - we take a very light-hearted approach to "direction following" in this class by modeling activities and guiding the children into the activities, while still giving them the space to wander and explore on their own.
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. The Tots on the Move and Weekend Toddlers classes act as a bridge toward more direction-following classes such as our Kids Creative Yoga. We realize that all children have different capacities for led group activity at this age, and evolution teachers work with parents to create a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for growth and experiential learning.
Creative 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.
Family Yoga (ages 1 1/2 -5 with an adult) At evolution, we recognize that a parent's busy life often doesn't allow for yoga; so bring your child along to this fun-filled yoga class for parents! Family yoga is a moderately-paced yoga class for you and your child. This class will be creative, full of laughs and undoubtedly full of surprises. Calling all open-minded parents with kids ages one and a half to five years - come explore your practice with us!
Kid's Yoga K-2nd Grade: This class builds on all the concepts from Creative Kid's Yoga. These 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 that is fun and inspiring. Mediation, breathwork, and self-acceptance are also an important part of these classes. This drop-off class for school-aged children helps build strength, coordination, focus and self-esteem. Jai!
Circus Yoga Playshop! For ages 7 to adult. CircusYoga blends the consciousness of yoga with the communal celebration of circus. A fun, collaborative practice, CircusYoga fosters play and connection through Community & Mandala Yoga, Group Games & Invention, Creative Movement & Dance, Circus Skills, Clowning & Physical Comedy, Balance, Partner Yoga, Acrobatics & Flying, and Thai Yoga Massage. Core principles of inclusion, trust, courage, expression and cooperation are explored in an atmosphere of light-hearted fun and group support, as we discover and celebrate our individual and collective brilliance. No circus, yoga, or acrobatic experience required!
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)