Many people have asked if there are mindfulness resources specifically for teens, kids and their families. We've put togetheer, on this page, a list which we hope will be helpful. We will add to it as we discover new ones. This column provides resources for teens and kids, the right column is more oriented toward families.
A Girl’s Guide to Surviving Stress
Get Some Headsapce
Welcome to Get Some Headspace where you can access today's meditation, watch animations; all designed to help you get some headspace in your life.
http://www.getsomeheadspace.com/
Yoga for Teens at Esther Myers Yoga Studio
EM Yoga Studio offers yoga classes for teens (aged 13-18). These classes focus on developing relaxation using breathing and movement to help teens improve body awareness and relieve stress. Yoga is a wonderful way for teens to increase flexibility, improve concentration, gain strength & have fun in a supportive, non-competitive environment. With the increasingly busy schedules many teens face today, the classes will offer a time for teens to focus on themselves. These classes are open to teens of all levels, and modifications will be offered for anyone with physical challenges or injuries.
http://www.estheryoga.com/classes.html
Email: info@estheryoga.com
Telephone: (416) 944-0838
Address:
390 Dupont Street, Suite 203
Toronto, Ontario M5R 1V9
Yoga 4 Kids
Yoga 4 Kids teaches children of all ages and abilities from toddlers to teens in public and private schools, health clubs, daycare centers, yoga centers, dance studios and summer camps in the Toronto area. For more information and schedules, please visit the Yoga 4 Kids website.
Yogi Dreams
A children's yoga book, written and illustrated by children.
See a sample of the book and/or order a copy.
Darshan Yoga Studio
This fun, fluid class is an excellent introduction to yoga postures for teens. Particular attention is paid to relaxing the body and mind through breathing exercises and restful meditation, while the physical practice strengthens the body, lengthens the muscles, and builds confidence.
http://darshanyogastudio.com/class-descriptions/
Zen Beginnings
Zen Beginnings is a multi-disciplinary wellness centre focused on Family Wellness. We offer Yoga and Fitness classes, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Nutritional Counselling, Acupuncture, and Osteopathy for all ages with a specific focus on Kids and Teens Yoga classes and workshops.
http://www.zenbeginnings.com/babies-tots-kids-teen/
Young Yoga Masters
Young Yoga Masters cares about kids and teachers. Whether you’re making a plan for your first kids yoga class or you’ve been teaching children for years, we’ve got something for you. It’s for teachers, parents, professionals, and mentors who want to bring yoga to children.
http://www.youngyogamasters.com/
Yoda Yoga for Kids
The Yoda Yoga Program offers modular programs based on a 20 minute class period. Depending on the schedule of the school, eight to nine classes can be accommodated in a morning session and another six to seven in an afternoon session.
YogaBuds
The YogaBuds™ studio keeps class sizes small to maximize personalized attention, offers a wide array of class levels and specializations, and provides a truly peaceful and friendly atmosphere in which to practice yoga. YogaBuds™ was the Canadian pioneer of Kids and Family Yoga and offers many classes and workshops for adults, kids and families. Unique to the YogaBuds studio are Restorative classes, Private Yoga sessions, Yoga Therapy, and Psychotherapy.
Yoga Ed
Yoga Ed develops and produces health/wellness programs, trainings and products for teachers, parents, children and health professionals that improve academic achievement, physical fitness, emotional intelligence and stress management.
Contact Julie Sorichetti at julie_sorichetti@sympatico.ca