Kids and Teens
Yoga Therapy Sessions
1:1 Therapeutic Approach to Support Anxiety
Kids Yoga Therapy combines the calming benefits of traditional yoga with therapeutic techniques, making it a unique and effective tool for supporting children’s overall well-being.
It is specifically tailored to address a variety of challenges that children may face, including anxiety, stress, depression , living with autism, ADHD, sensory processing issues, trauma and grief, chronic pain, asthma, digestive issues, insomnia and hypermobility.
Unlike general kids' yoga, which focuses primarily on physical postures and movement, Kids Yoga Therapy uses therapeutic strategies to support children in a deeper, more integrated way. It helps children connect their body, mind, and emotions while providing a safe space to express themselves and learn self-regulation.
Benefits of Kids Yoga Therapy:
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Emotional Regulation: Yoga helps children manage big emotions, build resilience, and increase emotional awareness, fostering better self-regulation.
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Stress Reduction: Breathing exercises and relaxation techniques help reduce anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm.
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Improved Focus and Concentration: Techniques like mindfulness and deep breathing enhance concentration, helping children improve their attention span.
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Physical Wellness: Yoga promotes body awareness, flexibility, balance, and strength, supporting overall physical health and addressing specific health issues.
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Trauma Healing: For children dealing with trauma or emotional challenges, yoga therapy provides a safe outlet for expression and healing.
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Boosts Self-Esteem: Through mindful movement and the sense of accomplishment that comes with learning new skills, yoga therapy helps children build confidence and a positive self-image.
How It Works:
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Complimentary 15min phone call to discuss the Child or teens needs is welcomed.
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Customised Sessions: Each session is designed based on the child's specific needs, ensuring it’s engaging and therapeutic.
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Gentle Approach: The therapy uses gentle, fun, and interactive techniques, making it accessible for children of all ages and abilities.
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Mind-Body Connection: Through breathing, movement, and mindfulness, kids and teens learn to tune into their bodies, which helps them cope with stress and regulate their emotions.
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Practical Strategies to take home, including breathing exercises, mindfulness, and gentle movements, to support ongoing emotional and physical well-being beyond the therapeutic sessions..
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Email Parent Support after the first session
Duration 1 hour
Costs (to be used within)
$90 for a single session (6 months)
$250 for 3 Sessions (3 months)
$500 for 6 Sessions (6 months)
Whether to complement other therapies or as a stand-alone practice, Kids Yoga Therapy is a powerful way to support children’s growth and well-being.
Testimonial
" My daughter loves yoga/meditation classes. Michelle is gentle, creative and so kind. i love the emotional tools she teaches during the classes. I have been using them at home with my 6 year old and they really do work. highly recommended!"
Calm and Confident Me Program.
Primary Years
What’s the Program About?
Over 10 weeks, children learn powerful tools to:
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Manage anxiety and worries
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Build resilience and self-confidence
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Feel safe, calm, and strong in mind and body
How We Do It
Each session blends:
✨ Theraputic yoga poses
✨ Calm Breathwork practices
✨ Relaxation techniques
✨ Creative self-development activities and mindful movement .
Based on yoga therapy principles, sessions are thoughtfully designed to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and well-being—skills that last far beyond the mat.
Why Join?
By exploring movement, relaxation, and mindfulness, your child will build a strong foundation for confidence, resilience, and inner calm—all in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment.
When: Tuesdays, 3.45pm – 4.30pm
Where: Varsity Lakes Community Centre
Children aged 5 – 12 years
Cost: $50 per term or $8 per drop-in
Bookings essential
Reserve your child’s spot today!
Early Years Weekly Yoga Classes and Incursions.
Early Years Yoga sessions are designed specifically for children aged 3–5 years, providing a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate introduction to movement, mindfulness, and self-awareness.
Through playful poses, stories, songs, and games, children explore their bodies, emotions, and breath in a safe and supportive environment.
Benefits of Early Years Yoga:
Self-Regulation: Children learn to notice their feelings and use simple strategies—like breathing and gentle movement—to calm their bodies and minds.
-Gross & Fine Motor Development: Yoga poses help build strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility.
- Emotional Awareness & Social Skills: Activities encourage empathy, cooperation, and respectful interactions with peers.
Focus & Concentration: Mindful movement and breathwork support attention and readiness to learn.
All sessions are play-based, engaging, and aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). We support outcomes such as:
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Outcome 1 – Identity: Yoga helps children develop confidence and body awareness, express themselves through movement, and feel secure in their own abilities.
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Outcome 2 – Community: Partner poses, circle games, and group activities build social skills, empathy, cooperation, and a sense of belonging.
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Outcome 3 – Wellbeing: Breathwork, mindful movement, and relaxation activities support self-regulation, emotional awareness, resilience, and overall wellbeing.
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Outcome 4 – Learning: Playful yoga sequences, poses, and story-based activities encourage curiosity, focus, problem-solving, and engagement in learning.
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Outcome 5 – Communication: Yoga stories, chants, and partner exercises promote verbal and non-verbal expression, collaboration, and confidence in sharing ideas.
Our weekly classes or incursions provide a gentle, holistic approach to support children’s physical, emotional, and social development helping them thrive.
