About Kids Yoga & Mindfulness
Kids yoga is about so much more than stretching or poses.
At its heart, kids yoga and mindfulness help children learn how to understand their bodies, manage their emotions, and build confidence — in ways that feel playful, safe, and empowering.
At The Mindfulness Movement, kids yoga is intentionally designed to meet children where they are developmentally, supporting both their physical and emotional well-being through movement, breath, creativity, and connection.
What Is Kids Yoga?
Kids yoga blends movement, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning into an engaging, age-appropriate experience.
In a kids yoga class, children may:
Move through playful yoga poses and stretches
Practice breathing and calming techniques
Participate in mindful games and group activities
Explore relaxation and rest
Build awareness of their bodies and emotions
There is no pressure to perform, stretch farther, or “do it right.”
The focus is on how it feels, not how it looks.
Unlike adult yoga, kids yoga is:
✔ Interactive
✔ Imaginative
✔ Non-competitive
✔ Developmentally appropriate
Why Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Matter
Children today face a lot — busy schedules, academic expectations, social pressures, and constant stimulation. Kids yoga and mindfulness provide tools that help children navigate these demands with confidence and resilience.
Benefits of kids yoga include:
Improved focus and attention
Emotional regulation and stress relief
Increased body awareness and confidence
Stronger coping skills
Opportunities for calm and connection
These are not just “yoga skills” — they’re life skills children can use at school, at home, and beyond.
Kids Yoga Is for Every Child
Kids yoga is often especially helpful for children who:
Feel anxious, overwhelmed, or overstimulated
Have big emotions or trouble winding down
Don’t connect with competitive sports
Learn best through movement and hands-on experiences
Need tools to calm their bodies and minds
No flexibility, strength, or yoga experience is required.
Every child is welcome exactly as they are.
What Makes Our Approach Different
At The Mindfulness Movement, kids yoga is:
Trauma-informed and emotionally supportive
Designed by a licensed teacher and mindfulness educator
Rooted in child development and nervous system regulation
Balanced between movement, creativity, and calm
Screen-free and intentionally structured
Classes are crafted to help children feel safe, confident, and connected — never pressured or compared.
Taught by Licensed Teacher Tara Willits
All programs are led by licensed teacher and mindfulness educator Tara Willits, founder of The Mindfulness Movement. With extensive experience teaching yoga and mindfulness in school settings, Tara brings an educator’s lens to every class — blending structure, compassion, and evidence-based practices.
Parents trust this approach because it supports the whole child — physically, emotionally, and socially.
Kids Yoga Beyond the Mat
The goal of kids yoga isn’t to create perfect poses.
It’s to help children:
These skills carry into everyday life — during school transitions, friendships, homework time, and moments of stress.
📣 Ready to Explore Kids Yoga & Mindfulness?
Whether you’re new to kids yoga or looking for a program that truly supports your child’s well-being, we’re here to help you find the right fit.
How Kids Yoga Works in Schools
Our kids yoga and mindfulness classes are offered before and after school through Community Education partnerships, making it easy for families to access high-quality enrichment right at their child’s school.
Each class is designed specifically for the school setting — structured, age-appropriate, and supportive — while still feeling fun and engaging for kids.
In our school-based yoga and mindfulness classes, children:
Participate in playful yoga and mindful movement
Learn simple breathing and calming strategies
Build emotional regulation and body awareness
Engage in creative, screen-free activities
Practice tools they can use throughout the school day
Classes are non-competitive, inclusive, and welcoming to all experience levels. No prior yoga experience is needed.
Whether offered before school to support a calm start to the day or after school to help kids reset and unwind, these classes are thoughtfully structured to support children’s well-being in a familiar, trusted environment.
Classes are offered at select schools through Community Education — scroll below to find your district.
Mounds View
Mounds View
White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake
Roseville
Roseville
We’d love to hear from you!
Fill out our interest form to let us know where you’d like to see kids yoga and mindfulness offered next.
