Yoga helps kids get in touch with their bodies, strengthen and relax their muscles, and develop coordination, focus, and confidence. We will practice kid-style asana (postures) and pranayama (breathing) in a playful, supportive, and safe environment. Through experiential games we introduce the yamas (how to treat others) and the niyamas (how to treat yourself), deepening a child’s sense of respect and awareness. Yoga is universal! It’s not dogmatic – just healthy fun! Drop your kids off at yoga, and have an hour to yourself. Ages 5-10 years.
Schedule:
- Mondays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- October 8 – December 10, (no class 11/12, Veterans Day and 11/19, Thanksgiving Week)
- January 7 – March 11, (no class 1/21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and 2/18, Presidents Day)
- March 18 – May 13, (no class 4/8, Seattle Schools – Spring Break)
- May 20 – June 17, Possible Four-Week Extension (no class 5/27, Memorial Day)
Cost: $140 for eight-week series; $98 for second child.
Note: Our series require a minimum of five registered participants, by five days before the start date; if you are considering joining please register early.
About the Teacher: Maritza Hartnett
What to expect in Maritza’s classes: Maritza teaches from the Heart, a place that connects directly to the experience of breath and motion. She guides her classes in a dynamic and profound way: non-judgmental, full of compassion, respect, knowledge and understanding of everyone’s sacred space and needs. Maritza encourages students to attune with the pulsations and vibrations of their heart and breath, to relax in every exhalation, to find alignment as they feel and to observe what is happening inside. Ultimately to surrender to their experience as it is.
Main Influences/Styles/Traditions: Kripalu Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Bharata Natyam Dance –Classic Devotional Dance of India