You’ve probably experienced the bliss of yoga. Following are some local studios in Connecticut that offer classes for kids.
Elements Yoga354 Heights Road, Darien
203-655-YOGA (9640); www.elementsyoga.com
Classes range from Mommy and Me Yoga and Infant Massage for moms and pre-crawlers to Yoga for Girls, aimed at ages 7-10, and a class for ages 11-14. Classes incorporate fun music along with traditional yoga poses and partner yoga.
Growing Tree Yoga25 Van Sant Street, Norwalk
203-745-3241; www.growingtreeyoga.com
Classes for preschool and up, including Post-natal Yoga for parents and infants, Storybook Yoga for 2- to 5-year-olds, Baseball and Yoga for ages 2.5-4.5, ABC Yoga for ages 3-5, Pajama Yoga, Parent and Child Yoga for ages 4 and up, After School Yoga for ages 5-9, Yoga for Young Athletes for ages 6-9, StressLess Yoga for teen girls, Yoga for Sports Performance for ages 11-16. Also offers yoga birthday parties.
Greenwich Yoga328 Pemberick Road @ The Mill, Greenwich
203-532-0660; www.greenwichyoga.com
An array of classes from family workshops, Mommy and Me (for infants older than 6 weeks to crawling), kids yoga for ages 5-9, 10 and up, and teens. Kids classes feature music and crafts. Studio will feature special smoothie-making projects after class in its juice bar in the fall to promote healthy eating.
Greenwich Family YMCA50 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich
203-869-1630; www.gwymca.org
Little Yogis class for ages 4-6, Junior Yogis class for ages 7-10, both incorporating games to help kids become centered and relax.
Harmony Yoga48 Union Street, Stamford
203-962-4672; www.harmonyogastudio.com
Yoga for Kids (six-week series), taught with an eclectic approach by Carol Shwidock, occupational and yoga therapist. Kids classes for ages 5-12 incorporating games, animal and nature poses. Yoga dance for ages 13 and up.
Yoga for Everybody27 Unquowa Road, Fairfield
203-254-YOGA (9642); www.yogaforeverybody.net
Offers a family yoga class once a month on Saturday afternoons. Mommy and Me class includes post-natal stretches, and relaxing, stimulating stretches for infants to promote better digestion, sleep and wellbeing. Teen class for 13- to 17-year-olds, with popular music. No experience needed for classes.
The Yoga Shala991 Danbury Road, Georgetown
203-544-8811; www.theyogashalact.com
Classes offered throughout the year in nine-week sessions, divided into age groups 5-8, 9-12, and high school. Pre-registration required. Focus of instruction based on physical and developmental readiness. Students over age 13 may participate in regular class schedule and should contact studio regarding special student rates.
Vibrant Moves, LLCDenise O’Hearn, RYT
203-210-5780; www.vibrantmoves.com
Certified Kripalu yoga instructor Denise O’Hearn teaches Yoga for Teens (ages 12 and up) September through June at Comstock Community Center in Wilton. New and experienced yogis welcome. Bring yoga mat and light blanket or towel. Class is free, and is offered by Wilton Youth Services.
