Yoga & Art Summer Camp

Yoga and Art Holiday Club - with Sophie Heald. Local yoga teacher specialising in teaching yoga for mental health and wellbeing in schools. 

When:

• JULY: Mon 7th, Tues 8th, Mon 14th, Tues 15th, Mon 21st, Tues 22nd, Mon 28th & Tues 29th
• AUGUST: Mon 4th, Tues 5th, Tues 12th, Thurs 14th, Mon 18th, Tues 19th, Tues 26th & Thurs 28th 

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (limited availability - maximum of 12 per session): 

Year Groups: Reception to Year 6

Yoga and Mindfulness helps children:

• Recognise and honour all emotions, learning to trust their instincts and build resilience.
• Teaches breathing techniques that increase energy and decrease anxiety providing effective coping strategies for stress
• Nurtures self-esteem, confidence and acceptance
• Increases body awareness as we explore anatomy and benefits of the poses
• Teaches children mindfulness and relaxation skills
• Offers a platform for creativity, play and imagination
• Endorses healthy choices and builds a foundation for lifelong wellbeing
• It’s non-competitive and honours each child’s unique way of absorbing and integrating information
• Provides techniques to quieten the mind and sharpen focus and concentration. 
• Promotes a sense of peace, within and without
• Creates a sense of balance and regulates the nervous system 
• Develops strength and flexibility
• Improves posture, balance, coordination and motor skills 
• Aids better sleep
• Encourages a positive mindset and a motivation for self-development 

 The days will be filled with:  

• Yoga movement 
• Breath work
• Relaxation 
• Creative crafts 
• Mindful activities 
• Fun games 

 Please bring:

• Packed lunch and snacks (nut free school)
• Water bottle
• Comfortable clothing suitable for relaxation and yoga
• Pencils and crayons 
• A blanket and soft toy for relaxation (if they wish)