Yoga for Kids and Families in Central Massachusetts

Yoga is beneficial for both kids and adults. Kids are naturally open-minded, flexible and genuinely interested in trying new things. Yoga will can fulfill these needs in a child, while also getting them to move their bodies, and learn to actually like movement and physical activity.

Yoga classes for kids are not adult classes simply taught to kids and children. The classes are specifically designed for a select age group. The activities and yoga poses are geared toward the physical and emotional stage of those particular children.

If you are unsure about having your child try yoga, talk to the teachers at the studio, or see if you can watch part of a class so you can see what goes on in class.

Yoga for Kids in Central Massachusetts

Auburn Yoga & Pilates Center
59 Auburn Street
Suite 102
Auburn, Massachusetts 01501
(508)832-8177
The Auburn Yoga & Pilates Center offers a 6-week session of Family Yoga classes. The class is for parents with children ages 4 to 8. Family members will learn about breathing, relaxation, coordination, and will gain flexibility and strength. There are some "partner" poses in the class that further the parent//child bond. The Family Yoga class is taught for people at all levels of ability.

Another family program offered is the Mommy & Toddler Yoga. The Mommy & Me Toddler Yoga class is a 6-week yoga class intended for moms and crawling and moving toddlers up to three years old. The Mommy & Me Toddler level is a more active class than traditional postnatal classes. Pre-registration is required.

Central Massachusetts Yoga Institute
(www.centralmassyoga.com)
45 Sterling Street (Rte 12) #22
West Boylston, Massachusetts 01583
(508)835-1176
The Central Massachusetts Yoga Institute offers Yogakids, which teaches yoga with art, movement, yoga, and even silence.

Metrowest Yoga Studio
(www.metrowestyoga.net)
69 Milk Street, Westborough, Massachusetts
508-525-5025
Eight-week sessions of yoga for kids are offered at $85.

The Metta Center
(www.themettacenter.com)
117 Main Street
Spencer, Massachusetts
508-885-2620
The Metta Center is in Central Massachusetts. Yoga for Young Ones has been taught in public and private grammar schools, to Girl Scout troops, and many others. There is a Yoga for Young Ones classavailable that focuses on "creativity, playfulness and self expression."

In this wonderful yoga class for kids, a child student may help by leading the class in a couple of poses, practicing yoga with another child in class, and even experienceSanskrit chanting. Contact the studio to register for the next 6-week session. The studio is kind enough to offer a sibling discount.

Yoga is a great way to get and keep children of all ages interested in physical fitness and exercise.