Kids Yoga in Pittsboro
We are passionate about introducing kids to the impactful benefits of yoga & mindfulness!
Robust research underscores yoga's ability to foster mental and physical well-being in school-age children. Here is a summary of this research from Harvard Health Publishing.
In our afterschool programs and camps, your child will enjoy fun, noncompetitive physical activity and mindfulness practices designed for their age group. Our skilled instructors are warm and nurturing, ensuring your child feels supported every step of the way.
We currently offer yoga camps and classes for kids ages 4 to 12. We’d love to welcome your child into our studio family!
Afterschool Kids Yoga (4-7)
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm
April 16 - May 14
Cost: $75 for Series or $16 Single Class
In this class, children will learn yoga poses, breathing, and relaxation exercises which cultivate a calm mind, increase strength and flexibility, improve gross and fine motor skills, improve concentration, and help them understand how to identify and manage their feelings. Stories, music, and games will be incorporated into this fun, non-competitive class. Each class ends with a period of relaxation.
Meet The Teacher
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Amanda Barnes has a degree in Early Childhood Education and 14 years of experience working in the education field. Amanda is currently a Director for Primrose Schools. She is also certified in CPR and First Aid. A Pittsboro native who was always active and involved in sports, Amanda took her first class at Yoga Garden in 2019 and instantly fell in love with Yoga. She immediately began a regular and dedicated practice. Teaching has always been one of Amanda’s passions, so she enrolled in Yoga Garden Pittsboro’s 2022 yoga teacher training and graduated in October. Amanda is excited to combine her passion for teaching children with the many amazing benefits of yoga - including self-love.
Afterschool Kids Yoga (8-12)
Tuesdays (upstairs), 4:30 - 5:30pm
April 16 - May 14
Cost: $75 for Series or $16 Single Class
In this class, children will learn yoga poses, breathing, and relaxation exercises which cultivate a calm mind, increase strength and flexibility, improve gross and fine motor skills, improve concentration, and help them understand how to identify and manage their feelings. Stories, music, and games will be incorporated into this fun, non-competitive class. Each class ends with a period of relaxation.
Meet The Teacher
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Aviva Tulasi (she/her) holds a Master of Arts in Teaching Physical Science and is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) with an 800-hour yoga health educator certification and a 200-hour yoga teacher training certification. In addition, she has completed
training in chair yoga, gentle yoga, yoga for osteoporosis, trauma-informed yoga, and yoga nidra. Aviva enjoys playing in the dirt, sitting in a hammock surrounded by trees, and exploring new places. She taught high school science for 15 years and is the chair of Fuel Up at Perry Harrison School. Aviva’s approach to yoga is to slow down and experience the present moment. She applies the teachings of classical yoga (movement, focused breathing & meditation) to reduce stress and balance the nervous system.
Kids Yoga Camp (4-7)
June 17- 21 & July 15-19
9am-12pm
Cost: $200 or $175 if registering 2 or more siblings
In this camp, children will learn yoga poses, breathing, and relaxation exercises which cultivate a calm mind, increase strength and flexibility, improve gross and fine motor skills, improve concentration, and help them understand how to identify and manage their feelings. Stories, music, and games will be incorporated into this fun, non-competitive camp. This camp will include playfulness, love, and giggles and each day will end with a period of relaxation.
The camp will take place in our downtown Pittsboro studio and will meet indoors as well outdoors in our private garden..
Maximum 12 children.
Cancellation more than 3 weeks prior to camp will result in a refund of $150. In the event a student is not able to attend the camp due to Covid-19 or other illness, studio credit will be offered (can be used for any kids or adults programming).
Meet The Teachers
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500 RYT Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher
Children’s Yoga Certification
Certified North Carolina Teaching License K-12
Pre-K Lead Teacher
CPR/FirstAid/Allergy, Asthma, Anaphylaxis
Heather strives to intertwine nature and her passion for teaching children and yoga into gentle flows that allow for a sense of security, playfulness, and mindfulness. “My hope is that children step off the mat feeling loved, nourished and joyful.”
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200 RYT Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher
Certified North Carolina Teaching License K-12
Kindergarten Teacher
Bethany loves the connections, healing, and peace that yoga has brought her. She hopes to pass this goodness to her students as they find the love for yoga. “My hope is that children will find the lovelies of each day.”
Kids Yoga Camp (8-12)
June 24-28
9am-12pm + optional Butterfly Lunch Bunch 12-2pm
Cost: $200 or $175 if registering 2 or more siblings
In this camp, preteens will be immersed in yoga and will learn yoga poses, breathing and relaxation exercises. Campers also have the opportunity to tap into their creativity and express it through art, dance and writing.
The camp will meet at Yoga Garden Pittsboro in downtown Pittsboro, and will take place both indoors and outdoors in our walled garden.
Butterfly Lunch Bunch, an optional add-on program offered by holistic child, teen, and family therapist Kristis Cartozian, will be offered from 12:15-2pm for $20 per day. Campers will eat a bagged lunch and participate in social and emotional skills building & expressive therapeutic art activites and games. Full information about this offering will be emailed separately to all registrants or email kristis@kindredrootsnc for info.
Maximum 12 children.
Cancellation more than 3 weeks prior to camp will result in a refund of $150. In the event a student is not able to attend the camp due to Covid-19 or other illness, studio credit will be offered (can be used for any kids or adults programming).
Meet The Teacher
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Aviva Tulasi (she/her) holds a Master of Arts in Teaching Physical Science and is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) with an 800-hour yoga health educator certification and a 200-hour yoga teacher training certification. In addition, she has completed
training in chair yoga, gentle yoga, yoga for osteoporosis, trauma-informed yoga, and yoga nidra. Aviva enjoys playing in the dirt, sitting in a hammock surrounded by trees, and exploring new places. She taught high school science for 15 years and is the chair of Fuel Up at Perry Harrison School. Aviva’s approach to yoga is to slow down and experience the present moment. She applies the teachings of classical yoga (movement, focused breathing & meditation) to reduce stress and balance the nervous system.
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