Our yoga classes, incorporating music, stories, yoga dance and mindful art enable preschool-age children to practice healthy habits from an early age! YogaButtons classes develop children's emotional, social and physical wellness. You can register any individual class or multiple class dates (ie. weekly) every term. Register online and join a class anytime!
For all our preschool age classes (1-5yrs): one adult must attend with 1 year olds (*mandatory) and 2/3 years olds until they can fully and safely participate on their own (based on teacher discretion). We recommend drop-off when possible (teacher will advise when this is appropriate for your child). Age 4+ years is drop-off only (if appropriate). For drop-off, kids must be able to fully and safely participate on their own (and fully potty trained).
Baby + Me Yoga: Adult yoga class for 6+ weeks post-partum with babies (pre-crawlers only)
In this sweet, slow, and gentle yoga class, we focus on core movement practices for rebuilding strength and stability post-partum. Take some time to dedicate to your self-care and recovery, release stress, and step back into shape with awareness of breath and inner alignment. Through a combination of somatic exercises, classic yoga asana, and restorative poses, this class is also a chance to nurture the growing relationship with your baby — through touch, eye contact, social stimulation and simply moving together in some playful stretches. No previous yoga experience required, but be sure you have permission from your health care provider to begin activity. Sorry, only pre-crawlers allowed. Sleeping, crying, feeding, napping, however, are all welcome!
Class offered every Thursday from 10:15-11:15am for Fall.
BabyButtons Yoga (1-2 years old with adult)
In this fun first yoga class, baby with adult (parent or caregiver) will explore playful and creative yoga movement. Together we will sing, dance and move to nursery rhymes, yoga movement songs, storybook adventures and yoga songs.
We will relax with music, feathers and bubbles, as well as get energized through yoga movement games like scarf dancing, glow ball parties, train game, musical instrument play, obstacle courses and parachute play. Adult and baby will try some partner yoga poses, like double-butterfly, down dog tunnel and happy baby! Tunnel time, shaker dancing and ball play keep babies learning about their bodies and movement in a fun and playful way.
Class offered every Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15am for Fall.
LittleButtons Yoga (2 - 5 years old)
LittleButtons are introduced to traditional yoga poses, inspired by animals and nature. Stories and songs are used to promote imaginative play and drama through yoga movement. Kids learn to move and stretch their bodies safely while exploring age-appropriate developmental concepts such as stories, shapes, animals, patterns and colours.
LittleButtons gain a deeper understanding of their natural environment and themselves through yoga. Yoga poses and breathing exercises are introduced to kids during class to promote relaxation and develop fitness skills. LittleButtons go on storybook adventures and bring stories to life through visualization, role-play and drama.
LittleButtons flutter like butterflies, hop like frogs, curl like cats, stand rooted like trees, crawl like caterpillars and investigate the natural world through playful yoga.
Fall LittleButtons classes: Tuesdays at 11:45am & 1pm (yoga/dance), Wednesdays at 10:30am, Thursdays at 2:15pm, Fridays at 10am & Sundays at 9:15am
Dance & Draw Lab (ages 2.5-5yrs)
We move into a certain dimension: exploration, experimentation, discovery and amazement. Children can draw with their whole bodies, they draw without looking, with their voices, in the air. There are no limits! The intention of our program is to explore the common ground between dance and drawing. Kids will experience how these two languages can blend together using a sensory approach in a non-competitive setting. We want kids to experience the joy that comes from leaving a mark beyond any other purpose than expressing themselves.
Dance + Draw is on Fridays from 11:15am-12:15pm for Fall!
