Elementary school children practicing tree pose during a kids yoga and mindfulness class in a bright studio in New Brighton Minnesota

Helping Kids Build Calm, Confidence & Emotional Skills That Last

Mindful Movement Kids™ combines yoga, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning to help elementary-aged children develop tools for calm, confidence, and self-regulation in a supportive small-group environment.

Programs are offered for families throughout New Brighton, Roseville, White Bear Lake, and surrounding Twin Cities communities.

Who These Programs Are For

Designed for children in kindergarten through elementary school who benefit from movement-based learning and supportive social environments.

Families often enroll when children:

  • struggle with focus or transitions

  • experience anxiety or big emotions

  • need confidence-building opportunities

  • benefit from calm, structured activities

  • thrive with hands-on learning experiences

Elementary age children practicing mindfulness meditation during a kids yoga class in New Brighton Minnesota

What Kids Learn

Each session blends movement and mindfulness practices that help children develop real-life skills:

✔ calming strategies for strong emotions
✔ improved focus and attention
✔ confidence and resilience
✔ body awareness and coordination
✔ relaxation and stress-management tools

Elementary school child practicing balance and body awareness using a yoga ball during a kids mindfulness and yoga class near Mounds View Minnesota

Led by Licensed Teacher & Mindfulness Educator Tara Willits

With extensive experience teaching dance, yoga, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning in Minnesota studios and schools, Tara specializes in helping children build confidence, emotional awareness, and resilience through movement-based education.

Programs are grounded in education, child development, and trauma-informed practices.

What a Typical Class Includes

  • playful yoga movement

  • breathing and mindfulness exercises

  • cooperative games

  • guided relaxation

  • reflection and confidence-building activities

Children learn while moving, exploring, and feeling successful.

Why Families Continue Year After Year

Programs are intentionally designed for consistency. Students work with the same licensed teacher in a predictable environment where relationships and skills grow over time.

Parents frequently notice:

  • calmer transitions at home

  • improved emotional regulation

  • increased confidence

  • stronger self-awareness

Children relaxing during guided relaxation with lavender eye pillows at a kids yoga and mindfulness class in New Brighton Minnesota
Two elementary school children practicing partner yoga during a kids yoga class in New Brighton Minnesota

Why Families Choose The Mindfulness Movement™

Programs are led by licensed teacher Tara Willits and designed to provide consistent, relationship-based experiences where children feel safe, successful, and supported.