yoga for teens
at ealing during term times only
classes for young adults aged 12 and upwards
Yoga is for everyone – and you’re never too young to start. These classes are similar to an adult class and are a great way for teenagers to practise with friends and other students around their own age.
This class is all about reducing stress and gaining strength and flexibility, with fun, flowing sequences to warm up the body, followed by long-held restorative yoga postures. There will also be breathwork, relaxation techniques and short meditations.
the benefits of teens yoga
- Develops good posture
- Helps maintain a teenager's natural flexibility
- Supports growing bodies and tones and strengthens the body
- Stabilises core muscles and maintains joint mobility
- Supports the immune, respiratory, circulatory systems
- Prevents sports injury
- Improves co-ordination and balance
- Promotes healthy sleeping patterns and teaches the body how to relax
physical benefits
mental + emotional benefits
- Builds social confidence as teenagers interact with kindred spirits
- Improves self-confidence through breathing techniques and encouraging children to use their voices
- Releases day-to-day anxieties such as separation issues, bullying, lethargy and feelings of negativity
- Offers a space for teenagers to express their emotional state in a physical way
- Improves memory retention which helps children learn more easily and improves concentration levels
