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)