At Little Yogis there is a nurturing atmosphere that encourages children to relax and have FuN while they develop not only strength, coordination and flexibility but also body awareness, better focus and concentration.

Yoga is a fun way for children to develop important skills in a non competitive , non judgmental space that is captivating, energizing and loving.

About Niki – Rainbow kids yoga certified Instructor (“Owner Operator” haha friend and fellow yogi really;-)

Niki creates a captivating, energizing and loving environment!

“Sharing the gift of yoga with the youth of today. This I do for the children and for my passion”

I have been an early childhood educator since 2004, I have my diploma in children’s services and 12 years experience looking after .children of all ages and all walks of life.

I have been practicing yoga myself since 2012 and the well the benefits are endless! The main thing being it makes me feel fabulous! I felt this was something that I just needed to share with the youth of today as children are so naturally radiant aware and full of innocent wisdom.

So I went off to certify myself and learn more about how to share yoga with children, mum’s and bubs and families. I chose Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher Training (highly recommended!) I completed my training in November 2014 and came straight back to putting together Little Yogis which Started in January 2015

Little Yogis general Class Description –

At a Little Yogis session, we start the class with breathing exercises allowing the opportunity to connect with oneself, go within and become present.

We then play a name game or join together in a human mandala to make sure everyone gets the chance to meet and connect with their fellow yogi friends in our circle.

We then warm up our bodies with a sun salutation flow, stretching from head to toe.

Once we are all warmed up, connected with our bodies and breath, we move onto something fun like an imaginative yoga journey to Africa to imitate the animals or perhaps we a tropical Holiday to Hawaii to play in the sand and surf.

We explore with individual postures, partner poses, yoga games, yoga dance, thai massage, drama and acting ….the imagination has no limits so the list of fun activities goes on and on.

We always wind the class down with some gentle yoga asanas and relaxation techniques including guided meditation, Savasana, breathing exercises and chanting, all these things allow the opportunity to slow down and go within, allowing your child to absorb and acknowledge the benefits of yoga and hopefully walk away with the chance to see and interact with the world in a more mindful and positive way.

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