Pose & Play™ Squishmallow Yoga Camp for Kids
Now Booking at the New Brighton Community Center
A one-of-a-kind kids yoga and mindfulness retreat in New Brighton, MN — where children bring their favorite Squishmallow, move their bodies, create cozy crafts, and leave with a special surprise and a heart full of calm.
✔ Small Group Experience
✔ All Crafts & Materials Included
✔ Ages 5–12
✔ New Brighton Community Center
✔ Led by a Teacher-Trained Wellness Educator
This Isn't Your Average Camp Day
Pose & Play™ Squishmallow Yoga is a boutique kids yoga retreat where every child gets to bring their favorite Squishmallow and spend the morning moving, creating, and relaxing in the coziest, most joyful environment you can imagine.
Kids will:
Every child leaves feeling calm, proud, and like they just had the best day!
Now Offered at the New Brighton Community Center
Non-School day fun!Families from New Brighton, Mounds View, Shoreview, Arden Hills, Roseville, and across the Twin Cities north metro love this retreat!
📍 Location: New Brighton Community Center, New Brighton, MN
👧 Ages: 5–12 (Grades K–6)
⏱ Time: 9:05 AM - 11:55 AM
👥 Group Size: Intentionally small — spots are strictly limited
💰 Investment: $129 per child — all materials included
📅 Date: Monday, May 25 (Non-School Day)
Pose & Play™ Squishmallow Yoga is open to book at the New Brighton Community Center in New Brighton, MN.
What Happens at Squishmallow Yoga?
Move
Kids warm up with Squishmallow-inspired yoga. Every pose connects to the cozy, imaginative world of Squishmallows. They'll play balance games, partner challenges, and movement adventures that keep them laughing the whole time.
Create
The craft station is where the magic happens. Kids create themed projects designed around kindness, confidence, and calm, all to take home. Every single thing they make is theirs to keep.
Relax
Every retreat ends with guided relaxation. Kids settle into Shavasana with their Squishmallow right beside them, breathing deeply and soaking in the peace. Parents are consistently amazed at how settled their children feel at pick-up.
Every Child Goes Home With Something Special
Part of what makes Pose & Play™ retreats unforgettable is the take-home experience. At Squishmallow Yoga, every child receives:
🧸 A special Squishmallow surprise to keep
🎨 Their handmade craft creations from the day
🌟 Mindfulness tools and calming strategies they can use anytime
Everything is included in registration. Nothing extra to bring or buy — just their favorite Squishmallow!
What Parents Are Saying
"My daughter has been to four of Tara's retreats now. Every single time she comes home calm, happy, and talking nonstop about what she learned. Squishmallow Yoga was her favorite yet." — New Brighton mom
"I was skeptical that my son would sit through a yoga class. He came home having done warrior poses, made a craft, and asked if he could go back next week. Truly the best non-school day activity we've found." — Mounds View dad
"My daughter said it was 'the coziest, best day ever.' That's all I needed to hear." — Shoreview mom
"My daughter loves all of your camps, she said there's one next week she wants to do too. I asked, oh what's this one? 'I don't know, I don't care, I just love all of Tara's classes.' So, thank you for continuing to offer them!!" — Caela Scharber
Is Squishmallow Yoga Right for Your Child?
This retreat is a perfect fit for kids who:
✔ Love Squishmallows and cozy imaginative play
✔ Enjoy movement, yoga, and creative activities
✔ Benefit from calming tools and a supportive environment
✔ Thrive in small, nurturing group settings
✔ Need a fun, screen-free way to spend a day off school
✔ Are new to yoga — no experience needed at all!
And yes — boys love Squishmallow Yoga too. All activities are beginner-friendly and designed for every kind of kid, every personality, every energy level.
Led by an Educator Who Gets Kids
Pose & Play™ Yoga retreats are created and led by Tara Willits, founder of The Mindfulness Movement™ — a teacher-trained yoga and mindfulness educator and school-based wellness educator with a Child Psychology degree and 5,000+ classes taught across Minnesota schools and community programs.
Tara's retreats are intentionally small, carefully structured, and rooted in trauma-informed, evidence-based mindfulness practices. Every child in her programs feels safe, seen, and celebrated.
Kids don't just have fun at Pose & Play™ retreats — they leave with real tools for managing big emotions, building confidence, and finding calm when they need it most.
When you book Pose & Play™ Squishmallow Yoga, everything is taken care of:
✔ All craft materials and themed projects
✔ Special Squishmallow take-home surprise
✔ Yoga mats provided
✔ Guided yoga, movement, and mindfulness activities
✔ Calming tools and breathing exercises
✔ A cozy, safe, joyful experience led by a trained wellness educator
Everything Is Included
All craft materials and themed projects Just drop off a happy kid. We'll take it from there.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No! Kids are encouraged to bring their favorite Squishmallow from home, if they want to. It becomes their yoga partner for the day. If they don't have one, that's okay too, we'll have extras on hand.
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Not at all. Squishmallow Yoga is designed for all levels, including kids who have never tried yoga. The focus is on fun, imagination, and feeling good — not perfection.
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Pose & Play™ Squishmallow Yoga is designed for children ages 5–12 (Grades K–6). If your child is slightly outside this range, reach out and we'll help you find the best fit.
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Retreats are held at the New Brighton Community Center in New Brighton, MN. Exact room details are included in your booking confirmation.
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Comfortable clothes they can move in. No special yoga gear needed — yoga mats are provided.
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This is a morning program. Feel free to send a small snack if your child needs one.
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Spots are strictly limited to keep the experience small, welcoming, and special. Once we're full, registration closes — early booking is strongly encouraged.
Ready to Book? Spots Fill Quickly.
Pose & Play™ Squishmallow Yoga is one of our most requested retreats — and because we keep group sizes small, spots go fast.
If you see a date that works, don't wait.
Questions? Email tara@themindfulnessmovement.net
Can't Make These Dates? Get Early Access to New Dates.
New Pose & Play™ Squishmallow Yoga retreats are added throughout the year at the New Brighton Community Center and other Twin Cities locations.
Families on the Early Access List are the first to know when new dates open — often before they're publicly announced.
Early list families are often the first to hear when new camps open and spots become available.
We look forward to welcoming your child to a future Pose & Play™ retreat!
