Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Classes in White Bear Lake, MN
Helping kids feel calm, confident, and focused, right at their school.
Screen-free enrichment that supports emotional regulation, movement, and creativity.
Led by Licensed Teacher & Mindfulness Educator Tara Willits
Choose the Right Program for Your Child
We offer two unique enrichment experiences in partnership with White Bear Lake Area Schools & Community Services, designed to support your child’s emotional well-being in fun, engaging ways.
Kids Yoga Clubs – Mindful Movement
Movement-based classes that build strength, focus, and confidence through yoga, games, and mindfulness.
✔ Great for active kids
✔ Builds body awareness & confidence
✔ Helps kids reset after school
Make & Take: Calming Creations
Hands-on classes where kids create calming tools and learn strategies to manage big emotions.
✔ Perfect for creative kids
✔ Supports emotional regulation
✔ Take-home tools each week
Trusted by White Bear Lake Area Families
Our programs are offered through White Bear Lake Area Schools and Community Services & Recreation and held at local schools including:
• Matoska International World School
• Lakeaires Elementary
• Lincoln Elementary
• Birch Lake Elementary
• Willow Lane Elementary
• Vadnais Heights Elementary
Making it easy for families in White Bear Lake, Hugo, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake, and North Oaks to participate.
Don’t see your child’s school listed?
We’re always expanding into new schools through community partnerships.
Request our program at your school and we’ll explore bringing mindfulness and yoga to your child’s community.
Real-Life Skills Your Child Will Build in Every Class
In our White Bear Lake kids yoga and mindfulness programs, children don’t just participate they develop practical, real-life tools they can use at school, at home, and in everyday moments.
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Through playful yoga and movement, kids improve balance, flexibility, and physical confidence—while learning how to tune into their bodies.
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Children learn simple, effective breathing techniques and mindfulness tools they can use to calm their bodies, manage stress, and reset when emotions feel big.
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We teach kids how to recognize, understand, and work through emotions in a supportive, non-competitive environment—helping them feel more in control.
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Through encouragement and guided reflection, kids build self-confidence and develop a kinder inner voice.
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Mindfulness practices help children strengthen their ability to focus, listen, and stay engaged—skills that directly support classroom success.
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Kids connect with peers through partner poses, group activities, and mindful games—building friendships in a positive, inclusive space.
These aren’t just “class skills”—they’re life skills your child will use every single day.
More Than Just an After-School Program
This isn’t just something to fill time after school.
It’s a structured, supportive experience where kids learn how to:
Giving them tools they’ll use at school, at home, and for life.
White Bear Lake Area Schools Schedule
All programs take place within White Bear Lake Area Schools, making after-school transitions simple and stress-free for families.
White Bear Lake April Mindful Movement Kids Yoga Clubs
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Matoska International World School
When: Mondays, Apr 6 - May 4
No Class April 27
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: 2530 Spruce Pl, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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Lakeaires Elementary School
When: Tuesdays, Apr 7 - Apr 28
2:20 - 3:20 PM
Where: 3963 Van Dyke St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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Lincoln Elementary School
When: Wednesdays, Apr 8 - Apr 29
2:20 - 3:20 PM
Where: 1961 6th St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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Birch Lake Elementary School
When: Thursdays, Apr 9 - Apr 30
2:20 - 3:20 PM
Where: 1616 Birch Lake Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
White Bear Lake May Mindful Movement Kids Yoga Clubs
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Matoska International World School
When: Mondays, May 11 - Jun 1
No Class May 25
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: 2530 Spruce Pl, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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Lakeaires Elementary School
When: Tuesdays, May 5 - May 26
2:20 - 3:20 PM
Where: 3963 Van Dyke St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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Lincoln Elementary School
When: Wednesdays, May 6 - May 27
2:20 - 3:20 PM
Where: 1961 6th St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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Birch Lake Elementary School
When: Thursdays, May 7 - May 28
2:20 - 3:20 PM
Where: 1616 Birch Lake Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
White Bear Lake Make & Take: Calming Creations Classes
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Vadnais Heights Elementary School
When: Fridays, May 15 - May 29
2:20 - 3:20 PM
Where: 3645 Centerville Rd, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Looking for Camps Too?
We also offer non-school day camps and summer camps near White Bear Lake, MN—perfect for school breaks, holidays, and summer planning.
These programs give kids:
✔ Full-day mindful movement & creative play
✔ Opportunities to build friendships
✔ Deeper confidence and emotional skills
What White Bear Lake Parents Are Saying
Families consistently share how these programs help their children feel calmer, more confident, and excited to return each week.
“Audrey loves Yoga Club! We already signed up for the next series.”
— Kelly
“Thank you very much for your work. My daughter would like to go to yoga every day.”
— Anton
“Yoga Club is my daughter’s favorite thing about school.”
— Bridget
Expertly Designed by a Licensed Teacher
All White Bear Lake kids yoga and mindfulness programs are created by licensed teacher Tara Willits, founder of The Mindfulness Movement™.
With a background in child development, trauma-informed care, and social-emotional learning, Tara brings meaningful, research-based practices into every class.
Ready to Reserve Your Spot?
Programs fill quickly through White Bear Lake Community Education.
Give your child a calm, confidence-building experience they’ll look forward to every week.