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 Licensed Teacher Tara Willits
All programs are designed 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.
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: April 7, 14, 21 & 28
⏰ 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.
Quick Class Info
📍 New Brighton Community Center
👧 Ages Pre-K – 5th Grade
📅 Tuesdays 5:05 – 5:55 PM
🗓 4-Week Session | Tuesdays May 5, 12, 19, & 26
👥 Small Group Program
👩🏫 Led by Licensed Teacher
This program is especially helpful for children who:
Don’t love competitive sports
Are shy or slow to warm up
Have big feelings
Need confidence
Need movement after school
Would benefit from calming tools
Do best in smaller groups
Enjoy art, movement, and creative activities
Not every child loves competitive sports — but every child still needs movement, confidence, and a place to belong.
After a full day of school, many kids don’t need more pressure. They need a place to move, reset, build confidence, and feel successful.
That’s exactly what Mindful Movement Kids™ is designed to provide.
Mindful Movement Kids™ gives children a supportive space to stretch, play, and learn calming tools through yoga, mindfulness, and creative movement designed just for kids!
Led by licensed teacher and mindfulness educator Tara Willits, this small-group program blends playful yoga, breathing exercises, and social-emotional learning to help children feel confident, regulated, and connected. Tara has experience teaching thousands of children through school programs and community education partnerships.
This program helps children:
Build confidence and self-awareness
Learn calming strategies for big emotions
Improve focus and listening skills
Strengthen coordination and body awareness
Practice kindness, cooperation, and positive connection
Feel successful in a non-competitive environment
What kids experience each week:
Playful yoga poses and movement games
Mindfulness and breathing activities
Imagination-based relaxation and guided calm time
Confidence and friendship-building activities
A welcoming, inclusive environment where every child belongs
No yoga experience is needed — just comfortable clothes and a readiness to move and have fun.
This is not a competitive activity.
It’s a space where kids can move freely, feel successful, and leave feeling calm, confident, and proud of themselves.
Parents often tell us they notice:
Increased confidence
Better emotional regulation
Improved listening and focus
Calming tools kids use at home
Positive friendships and social confidence
Kids who are proud of themselves
This is a small-group program, and spots are limited to keep the experience supportive and personalized.
📍 Location
New Brighton Community Center
400 10th St NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
📅 Dates & Time
Tuesdays — 5:05 - 5:55 PM
May 5, 12, 19, & 26
4-Week Program: $139
Just $34.75 per class
Small group • Licensed teacher • All materials included
Bring a Friend & Save
Register with a friend and each child saves $10 using code FRIEND10 at checkout.
This is a small-group program and spots are limited to keep the experience supportive and personalized.
Registration closes when the group is full
By registering, families agree to our Program Policies & Registration Terms.
NEWMindful Movement Collective™ — Studio Series
Grades 6–9
📍 New Brighton Community Center
📅 Tuesdays: April 7, 14, 21 & 28
⏰ 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 Licensed 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 licensed 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
May 5, 12, 19 & 26
June 2, 9, 16, & 23
July 7, 14, 21, & 28
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
Early Bird & Friend Discount
Early Bird Price: $139 (register by April 15)
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!
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