Namaste Youth Yoga Class (Teenagers)

Teenagers will build strength and flexibility of body and mind. Yoga is a beautiful way to tone, stretch and strengthen the body and to relax the mind. Teens will experience emotional balance through the physical and mental benefits of yoga by practicing breathing techniques, yoga poses, flowing sequences, and deep relaxation in this class. Positive self-image, self-love, self-care and compassion towards yourself and others are encouraged. Teens in this class will learn effective yogic tools to handle stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and other challenges facing teens today. These techniques, once learned, can be used when needed.

Teens can expect to experience different styles of yoga including Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa flow and Restorative yoga. They will have a basic introduction to Sanskrit as they hear the names of the various yoga poses in English and in Sanskrit. They will also be introduced very gently to the philosophy of yoga though various themed yoga classes.
Each class consists of a centering, grounding, breathing techniques, mindfulness and meditation, sun salutations, calming and challenging yoga poses and a deep relaxation or yoga nidra.

Teen yoga students will learn sun salutations, yoga poses, breathing techniques and meditations.

This is a block of 6 classes at a cost of €60. Class dates are Saturday September 14th, 21st, 28th and October 5th, 12th and 19th.

Teen yoga students should wear comfortable clothing to allow for ease of movement and bring a bottle of water.

Yoga mat and blanket will be provided.