We offer fun, creative yoga for 2½ - 12yr olds, teaching children how to relax, move and use their bodies through storytelling, breathing and relaxation exercises, games & activities. YogaBugs is a fun, age-appropriate story-based yoga program for younger kids ages 2 ½ – 12 years old. We offer innovative, creative, therapeutic and fun storytelling adventures designed to introduce the benefits of y
oga and lay the foundations for a happy, healthy life for our children. In addition to improving coordination, strength and flexibility, our programs are designed to stimulate the imagination and teach breathing, concentration and relaxation techniques that can help your child learn how to deal with stressful situations, unwind, manage frustration, and get more enjoyment out of life. Concentration and memory retention improves and children are more cooperative and attentive. Results show that children are healthier, calmer, more focused and better able to control their emotions at home and at school. Qualified teachers take children on interactive adventures by combining well known children’s stories such as The Gruffalo and The Very Hungry Caterpillar with traditional yoga poses, teaching posture, correct breathing and relaxation techniques. Combining fun and exercise, children can go on space missions, on a jungle adventure or a magical underwater party. Stories come to life through specially programs designed to get their bodies moving and imaginations running wild! Older children (8 - 12 years) are introduced to yoga through Yoga’d Up which explores themes such as ‘Exploring the World’s Animals”, and “yoga for your body and mind”, building confidence and self-esteem as they prepare for the often difficult teenage years. Yoga is the perfect ‘take anywhere, do anytime’ activity for restless, growing bodies that want and NEED to move! YogaBugs Tasmania offers classes for three age groups:
3 - 4 years YogaBugs
5 – 7 years YogaBugs
8 – 12 years Yoga’d Up * register interest *
Ideal for schools’ daily fitness, after school and holiday care programs, preschools, kinder groups and day care centres as well as health clubs and gyms. Our programs are also fantastic for children with additional needs such as asthma, behavioural or attention issues, and autism. Please talk to your YogaBugs teacher about specific breathing and posture work for your child. We provide programs that:
* are totally inclusive so everyone can take part
* are not dependent on a level of skill
* are not dependent on size or physical strength
* are not dependent on financial resources
* are not based on good hand to eye coordination
* are not reliant on special equipment or large spaces
* that a child can do on their own following the session. We believe that there is no other activity apart from YogaBugs that meets all of these criteria! Safe: Taught by qualified teachers in a safe and welcoming environment. Inclusive: YogaBugs is available to kids of all abilities and levels of fitness and coordination. It is non-competitive and allows children to learn to move their bodies in ways important to proper development. Increase physical strength, flexibility, and coordination: YogaBugs classes are held within schools and approved venues in a safe and welcoming environment. Classes are accessible to children of all abilities and tackle the problems of childhood obesity, impaired musculoskeletal development in inactive children, higher levels of childhood diabetes and asthma, and low self-esteem. Increase confidence: YogaBugs classes are noisy and interactive, with the stories designed to help children to express themselves physically as well as emotionally. Gentle visualisation exercises teach children that they are unique, special and loved. Improve concentration: Balancing postures help children to focus their thoughts and concentrate, and teaches them techniques to use in class to stop wandering minds! Better for students, better for teachers. Educational: YogaBugs has developed programs that aid in achieving the required outcomes for both national and state curriculums. Through the YogaBugs Impact and Change Program, which is currently running throughout schools & pre-schools, we are seeing outstanding results in childrens' ability to listen and teachers are discovering a noticeable improvement in their work and overall class and school academic performance. The program compliments the Move Well Eat Well program and Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative (AuSSI-Tas), and the format is perfect for lunchtime, daily fitness and weekly PE sessions. YogaBugs is all about fun - Our magical adventures are only limited by the childrens’ imaginations!Happy healthy kids become well balanced, confident, centred and caring adults.
*****YogaBugs is one bug your child should definitely catch!*****
Term 2 Classes
** Starting Monday 164th June 2012 **
First class is free ! Class numbers are limited so prior booking is essential. YogaBugs Tasmania is excited to be offering our clases through the June holidays and all through Term 2. Please visit our website for more information on our new timetable. www.yogabugs.com.au/tasmania
All enquiries Carinda 0438 611 240
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Our public class timetable is still developing and additional venues are being secured, especially for ages 5-7yrs, so please contact us if you are interested in YogaBugs classes for your child and we will notify you of availability in your area. YOGABUGS TASMANIA 2012 CLASS PRICES
PUBLIC CLASSES
5-CLASS BugPass (to be used within 6 weeks of purchase date)
2½ - 4yr old - $60
5 -7 yr old - $65
10-CLASS BugPass (to be used within 12 weeks of purchase date)
2½ - 4yr old - $115
5 -7 yr old - $125
Also ask about:
• Pricing for schools and childcare centres
• Private classes
• Tailoring stories to fit in with your curriculum
• Staff professional development days
• Class resources
• Alternate “user-pays” pricing option
• Fundraising days
• Free/reduced cost trial sessions
For all enquiries contact: Carinda 0438 611 240 or [email protected]
PO Box 228
New Town, Tasmania
Australia
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