Little Belly Breaths Classes are Fun, Playful, & Non-Competitive

​Little Belly Breaths creates a multi-sensory environment designed to appeal to variety of learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic and intellectual). Using traditional yoga poses (modified to be age appropriate, and with playful, easy-to-remember names) with creative expression and age appropriate mindfulness practices, we foster a compassionate classroom environment where students are free to express themselves and move their body without fear or judgment. We encourage creativity and originality and guide students to experience their natural inner stillness and quietness.  There is no perfect nor wrong way to participate. There is just PLAY and individual expression!​​ 
​​​Class Components
Traditional Yoga Poses (modified)
Creative Movement
Storytelling
Breathing & Mindfulness activities
Imitating nature & animals
Sensory Exploration

Little Belly Breaths Classes ARE:

Little Belly Breaths Classes do NOT
  • CREATIVE, FUN and PLAYFUL.
  • Inclusive of all children (ages 2+). We focus on play and fun with each pose and activity.
  • Inspirational and provide the FOUNDATION for healthy poses.
  • Focused on teaching attention, balance and compassion through stories, games, and instructional activities.
  • Flexible with curriculum that is influenced by seasons and nature.
  • Require perfection. ​Posture and alignment cues are offered verbally, where appropriate, so that, over time, students begin to develop the foundation of a strong, healthy yoga practice. However, corrections are only made to ensure safety. 
  • Function like traditional, adult yoga classes. We play, we use our imagination, we include props, stories and activities. 
  • Incorporate religious elements. This is not a religious practice. 
Overall Learning Objectives
PHYSICAL
  • Improved overall health
  • Increased strength & flexibility
  • Improved body image
  • Better sleep quality
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MENTAL
  • Improved executive function
  • Improved focus & attention
  • Increased engagement
  • Greater sensory integration​
EMOTIONAL
  • Improved emotional regulation
  • Greater self confidence
  • Increased resilience
  • Decreased stress and anxiety

SOCIAL
  • Greater compassion & empathy
  • Improved communication skills
  • Reduced bullying
  • Greater sense of community & safer school climate
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​***The program is greatly influenced and shaped by the work of the following authors: Susan Kaiser Greenland (The Mindful Child),  Jon Kabat-Zinn (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), Suzi Tortora (Dance Movement Therapy for Young Children), Jeffrey Schwartz (Mindfulness Based Training for OCD), Dan Siegel (Attachment/Attunement Theory), as well as Alan Wallace (Cultivating Emotional Balance), among others. The program and curriculum will continue to evolve to incorporate new methods based on new research and findings.

Little Belly Breaths is a proud partner of the St. Vrain Valley School District & the Denver Public School Systems
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