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Carolyn Clarke goes into area schools and teaches yoga classes. She often teaches classes that are open to the community also. To join her contact list and be updated on new classes and workshops as they are formed, please fill in the following information:

What kind of classes are taught?
Carolyn Clarke teaches both group and private lessons. Group lessons allow for games and partner poses. Private lessons allow Carolyn to work with your child to address his or her individual needs. Private lessons would be particularly helpful for children with Attention Deficit Disorder or children that need assistance in developing strength, concentration, focus, relaxation, etc...

How do you teach yoga to children?
Carolyn uses over 200 YogaKids poses to keep each class fun, educational, and entertaining. The poses are based on traditional yoga poses, but they have been adapted for the child’s body and attention.These poses are mixed and matched into lessons with games, stories, music, and more. We sing, dance, stretch, and have fun!

What is the class format or typical class like?

Circle Time- Icebreakers, Name Games, Sharing, and Warm-up stretches
Yoga Poses- Individual Poses, Games, and Partner Poses sometimes using the props listed above. Science, Math, Music, Anatomy, or Language Arts integrated into the yoga poses.
Storytime- Reading a story and acting it out in with yoga
Drawing or Craft
Quiet Relaxation and Visualization

What should kids bring to class?

Children should bring a mat with them to class. They should wear loose clothing that allows them to move easily. T-shirts, shorts, sweat suits, or leggings are perfect.

Props Often Used in Class: hula hoop, stuffed animals, alphabet flash cards, balloons, chimes, yoga ball, Yoga Garden board game, scarves, rhythm shakers, yoga pose dice, rubber ducks, yarn, silk flowers, marbles, feathers, animal cards, music, storybooks, stickers, stamps