This class will take place as a 6 week series, over the course of 7 weeks inside the studio. If your Yogi misses a class, the last week will be a make up class. If your yogi does not miss a class, the last week will be a fun bonus free class!

Yoga for Tweens is so much more than exercise. From shyness to independence to finding their voices, Tween life is not always easy. In this series, we’ll explore how to build confidence and self esteem. Yoga gives us tools to help focus, slow down and balance the good with the bad in a healthy way. Girls will form friendships, bond with one another and most of all, HAVE FUN!

Our outdoor session will run from 6/1 to 8/31. From 6/1 to 7/28, this class will take place on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn, across the street from the Tennis Courts on Raymond Avenue.

Yoga for Tweens is so much more than exercise. From shyness to independence to finding their voices, Tween life is not always easy. In this series, we’ll explore how to build confidence and self esteem. Yoga gives us tools to help focus, slow down and balance the good with the bad in a healthy way. Girls will form friendships, bond with one another and most of all, HAVE FUN!

Calling adults! We need time for us too! This class will run as a 6 week series over the course of 7 weeks. If you miss a class, feel free to make it up on week 7. If you don’t miss any, enjoy a bonus class on week 7!

This series is a great opportunity for those that are new to yoga or those just wanting a slow gentle flow. In this series we will take our time flowing through basic poses and learning properalignment. We will slow it down in a simple yet fun way that will help you to begin or enhance your yoga journey.

This class will run as a six week series, over the course of 7 week, inside of the studio. If your Yogi misses a class, they can make it up on week 7. If your Yogi does not miss a class, they can have a bonus class!

Students will create a yoga story of their own using their imagination and various props. When it's time to rest, Miss Alyssa will invite yogis to snuggle with their favorite stuffy as she reads them a guided meditation. Students will leave feeling accomplished and relaxed

This class will run as a 6 week series for Boys, ages 6 -12 over the course of 7 weeks. If your Yogi misses a class, they can make it up on week 7. If they do not miss a class, the class will be a bonus for them!

Despite what some may think, Yoga is not just for girls. There’s a reason that major sports teams and athletes, such as The New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles, are incorporating Yoga into their traditionally rigorous training regimens. Did you know that Shaquille O’Neal, former NBA player, turned to Yoga as a way to help preserve his body for his career?

Yoga helps develop body awareness, increase flexibility, build muscle, feel part of a healthy, non competitive group, build self esteem, manage stress and increase concentration and focus. All of these benefits have the capability to flow into our boys’ every day lives, both in the classroom and at home.

This BOYoga Series is created specifically for boys to come to a judgment free class, learn to increase flexibility and muscle in both mind and body, which will help in other sports and areas of life.

Yoga for Teens is so much more than exercise. From shyness to independence to finding their voices, Teen life is not always easy. In this series, we’ll explore how to build confidence and self esteem. Yoga gives us tools to help focus, slow down and balance the good with the bad in a healthy way. Girls will form friendships, bond with one another and most of all, HAVE FUN!

This class will run as a 6 week series, over a 7 week period. If your Yogi misses a class, they're welcome to make it up week 7. If they do not miss a class, it will be a bonus class for them!

This Yoga Class specific designed for older Teen Girls! Being a teenager in this age group can be really challenging. From moral issues, social media challenges, to peer pressure and anxiety, teens face the same challenges as we do. When given the proper tools, our teens learn to deal with every day life challenges in a whole new way! This results in better focus, concentration and better judgment. This class will focus on ways to cope with anxiety. We'll have an open discussion, create friendships and learn from each other

Have you ever been curious about teaching Kids Yoga but aren’t sure where to begin?

As a successful Kids Yoga Teacher, Liz Torres, Owner of Mindful Yoga With Liz, will cover the basics of what you need to know to teach kids yoga to kids ages 2 through 17.

This course will cover:

• The benefits of Kids Yoga
• Creative ways to help build confidence in children of all ages
• Partner poses, group poses and ways to increase healthy peer interaction
• How to incorporate the use of props, music and games
• Age appropriate themes for classes ranging from toddlers to teens
• Opportunity to observe and interact in yoga classes throughout the training led by MYL
• How to incorporate kids yoga into various school settings
• How to lead a Kids Yoga class with confidence, patience, creativity and acceptance


In this training, you will receive a Teacher Training Manual and Certificate of Completion, an opportunity to learn and assist as well as teach at Mindful Yoga With Liz. This training has 14 contact hours and 3 hours of required observation, to be scheduled by the trainee. It is required to have a basic knowledge of Yoga and a consistent practice is highly recommended.

Be prepared to bond with others, channel your inner child and HAVE FUN!

This training is appropriate for parents, teachers, therapists, OT’s, PT’s, and anyone who has a passion for working with kids!

Schedule:

Friday, 6/4 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday, 6/5 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Sunday, 6/6 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Preregistration is required. Investment is $550. Early Registration Discount $500 until 5/14. Space will be limited to 4 participants to comply with current CDC Guidelines and to provide an intimate learning environment

Focusing on balance and breathwork, children will explore their bodies by moving through asanas (yoga poses) with the encouragement of imagination and story telling. Children will learn healthy peer interaction, spacial awareness, a sense of self confidence and much more. Props, such as stuffed animals, parachutes and essential oils are used to enhance the experience. Students will have fun and leave feeling accomplished and relaxed.

For the month of June, this class will be held from 10-10:45 on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn. Beginning in July, we will move the time to 9:30-10:45

Focusing on balance and breathwork, children will explore their bodies by moving through asanas (yoga poses) with the encouragement of imagination and story telling. Children will learn healthy peer interaction, spacial awareness, a sense of self confidence and much more. Props, such as stuffed animals, parachutes and essential oils are used to enhance the experience. Students will have fun and leave feeling accomplished and relaxed.

During the month of June, this class will be held outdoors on the Vassar Alumnae Lawn from 11:00-12:00. Beginning July, the class time will move to 10:30-11:30. The Vassar Alumnae Lawn is located across the street from Vassar College Tennis Courts on Raymond Avenue. It is the same space the Farmers Market is held every Thursday.

Our children live in a hurry up world of school pressures, video games, businesses, competitive sports – the list goes on. We don’t really think of these as stressful influences on our children. Now is a great time to provide kids with tools they can use daily. This age group will focus on moving through various yoga asanas (poses) and stretching exercises to help kids improve strength, flexibility, movement integration and coordination. Breathing and visualization techniques will be utilized to increase relaxation and concentration, while learning methods of self-discipline and control. Kids will leave feeling energized, self confident and happy.

Have you ever been curious about teaching Kids Yoga but aren’t sure where to begin?

As a successful Kids Yoga Teacher, Liz Torres, Owner of Mindful Yoga With Liz, will cover the basics of what you need to know to teach kids yoga to kids ages 2 through 17.

This course will cover:

• The benefits of Kids Yoga
• Creative ways to help build confidence in children of all ages
• Partner poses, group poses and ways to increase healthy peer interaction
• How to incorporate the use of props, music and games
• Age appropriate themes for classes ranging from toddlers to teens
• Opportunity to observe and interact in yoga classes throughout the training led by MYL
• How to incorporate kids yoga into various school settings
• How to lead a Kids Yoga class with confidence, patience, creativity and acceptance


In this training, you will receive a Teacher Training Manual and Certificate of Completion, an opportunity to learn and assist as well as teach at Mindful Yoga With Liz. This training has 14 contact hours and 3 hours of required observation, to be scheduled by the trainee. It is required to have a basic knowledge of Yoga and a consistent practice is highly recommended.

Be prepared to bond with others, channel your inner child and HAVE FUN!

This training is appropriate for parents, teachers, therapists, OT’s, PT’s, and anyone who has a passion for working with kids!

Schedule:

Friday, 6/4 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday, 6/5 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Sunday, 6/6 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Preregistration is required. Investment is $550. Early Registration Discount $500 until 5/14. Space will be limited to 4 participants to comply with current CDC Guidelines and to provide an intimate learning environment