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.
Designed by Trauma-Informed Teacher Tara Willits
All programs are designed by trauma-informed 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.
Join Us for Kids Yoga Near You
The Mindfulness Movement™ now offers small-group yoga and mindfulness programs in community spaces designed to give children a calm, supportive place to move, reset, and build confidence outside the school day.
Programs are led by licensed teacher and mindfulness educator Tara Willits and are intentionally designed to support children’s emotional well-being, focus, and connection through movement and mindfulness.
Kids yoga classes in New Brighton, MN for preschool, elementary, and middle school students.
Mindful Movement Kids™ — Studio Series
Pre-K – 5th Grade
📍 New Brighton Community Center
📅 Tuesdays:
⏰ 5:00 – 5:55 PM
Playful yoga, mindfulness games, and calming tools that help kids build confidence, emotional regulation, and focus in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
New Brighton Community Center · Year-Round Enrollment
$139 per 4-week session
$34.75 per class · all materials included · badge earned at session's end
Quick Class Info
📍 New Brighton Community Center
400 10th St NW · New Brighton, MN 55112
👧 Ages Pre-K – 5th Grade · Small group
📅 Tuesdays · 5:05–5:55 PM
🗓 4-week sessions · enroll anytime · year-round
👥 Monthly collectible badge included every session
👩🏫 Led by trauma-informed educator & founder Tara Willits
Bring a Friend & Save — use code FRIEND10 for $10 off each child when registering together
Small-group program · spots are limited · registration closes when full
By registering you agree to our Program Policies & Registration Terms
NEWMindful Movement Collective™ — Studio Series
Grades 6–9
📍 New Brighton Community Center
📅 Tuesdays
⏰ 6:00 - 6:55 PM
A calm, confidence-building space where middle schoolers learn stress-management tools, mindful movement, and relaxation practices designed specifically for teens.
Quick Class Info
📍 New Brighton Community Center
👧 Grades 6th – 9th
📅 Tuesdays 6:05 - 6:55 PM
🗓 4-Week Session
👥 Small Group Program
👩🏫 Led by Trauma-Informed Teacher
A calm, confidence-building space designed just for middle schoolers.
Middle school can feel overwhelming — academic pressure, social stress, busy schedules, and constant stimulation often leave kids feeling anxious, disconnected, or mentally exhausted after school.
Mindful Movement Collective™ - Studio Series gives students a supportive environment where they can reset, move their bodies, and learn real-life tools for managing stress and emotions.
Led by trauma-informed teacher and mindfulness educator Tara Willits, this weekly program blends mindful movement, yoga, and social-emotional learning in a way that feels age-appropriate, engaging, and pressure-free.
Each session helps students:
✨ Reduce stress and anxiety
✨ Build emotional regulation skills
✨ Improve focus and body awareness
✨ Strengthen confidence and self-connection
✨ Develop healthy coping tools they can use at school and at home
Students will experience:
Mindful movement & yoga flows designed for teens
Breathing and nervous system regulation techniques
Relaxation and grounding practices
Confidence-building reflection activities
A welcoming, judgment-free community
No prior yoga experience is needed — just comfortable clothes and a willingness to try something new.
This is not a competitive activity.
It’s a place to pause, recharge, and feel good being yourself.
📍 Location
New Brighton Community Center
400 10th St NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
📅 Dates & Time
6:05 - 6:55 PM
August 4, 11, 18, & 25
More than a class, this program helps middle schoolers develop real-life stress-management and self-regulation skills during one of their most important developmental stages.
✔ Small group sizes
✔ Led by a licensed teacher & mindfulness educator
✔ Inclusive, non-competitive environment
Friend Discount
Bring a Friend & Save
Register with a friend and each child saves $10 using code FRIEND10 at checkout.
Regular 4-Week Session Investment: $159
👥 Best For
Middle School Students (Grades 6–9)
By registering, families agree to our Program Policies & Registration Terms.
✔ Small group sizes
✔ Licensed teacher-led programs
✔ Inclusive and non-competitive environment
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.
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.
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