Yoga Tots and Sensory Play

for Children 18 Months to 5 Years Old

Rotating weekly themes that shift and change with each session so that each class is fresh! Explore movement, breath and mindfulness with your kiddo setting them up with a toolkit for mental wellness and a rock solid relationship with their favorite grown up!

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Yoga and Body Awareness

- Basic yoga poses for tots and their parent/caregiver

- Breathing exercises to promote relaxation and calmness

- Sensory play activities focusing on body awareness, including tactile experiences and exploring different textures

Yoga Adventure

- Storytelling incorporating yoga poses and movements

- Simple sequences and transitions between poses for kiddo and adult

- Sensory play activities centered around the theme of the story, stimulating imagination and creativity

Balance and Coordination

- Fun balance exercises, such as standing on one leg and walking on a balance beam

- Yoga poses that enhance coordination and body control and connection

- Sensory play activities promoting balance and coordination

Mindfulness and Relaxation

- Gentle yoga stretches for relaxation and flexibility

- Mindfulness exercises, such as guided visualizations and body scans

- Sensory play activities emphasizing relaxation

Social Skills and Emotional Well-being

- Partner poses and group activities that encourage social interaction and cooperation

- Yoga poses that promote emotional regulation and self-awareness

- Sensory play activities fostering empathy and emotional expression

Music and Movement

- Incorporating music into yoga practice, using rhythm and song

- Yoga poses that synchronize with music, promoting coordination and self-expression

- Sensory play activities involving music and dance

Sensory Art and Yoga

- Gentle yoga poses and stretches to warm up the body and fun partner work

- Collaborative sensory art time

-Use hands and fingers to create art and explore textures and colors

Yoga and Storytime Open-ended Play

-Using story theme for silly partner poses and breathing

-Play time with favorite adult

-Using different supplies and objects to create imaginary lands and play scenes

Benefits of Yoga Tots and Sensory Play for Children 18 Months to 4 Years Old and Their Parents:

1. Physical Development: Yoga poses and sensory play activities contribute to the development of gross and fine motor skills, balance, strength, and flexibility.

2. Emotional Regulation: Children learn self-calming techniques through breathing exercises and mindfulness activities, helping them manage stress, frustration, and anxiety.

3. Cognitive Enhancement: Sensory play activities engage multiple senses, stimulating cognitive development, problem-solving skills, and creativity.

4. Body Awareness: Yoga poses and sensory play encourage children to become aware of their bodies, improving coordination, spatial awareness, and proprioception.

5. Social Interaction: Partner and group activities foster social skills, cooperation, and empathy among children, promoting positive relationships and communication.

6. Parent-Child Bonding: Participating in yoga and sensory play together creates opportunities for parents and children to bond, strengthen their relationship, and have fun as a family.

7. Mindfulness and Relaxation: Both children and parents benefit from the relaxation techniques practiced in yoga and sensory play, promoting a sense of calm and well-being.

8. Imagination and Creativity: Yoga storytelling and sensory play inspire imagination and creative thinking, allowing children to explore their ideas and express themselves freely.

9. Language and Communication Skills: Through storytelling and group activities, children enhance their vocabulary, listening skills, and ability to follow instructions.

10. Healthy Habits: Yoga and sensory play introduce children to a healthy and active lifestyle from a young age, instilling habits that can benefit their overall well-being throughout their lives.