Physical fitness is a crucial part of your child’s early development years. Starting from toddler age, it’s one of the best ways to ensure your kids stay on track with health and wellness goals. Yoga offers many benefits, regardless of age, and it’s never too soon to start. If you’re looking for a class to improve your child’s physical and mental well-being, read our guide. Then, grab their mat and head to any of these top yoga classes for kids around Chandler, Arizona.

Sumits Yoga

At Sumits Yoga Chandler, beginner and advanced students get the chance to explore yoga in a unique way. Owner Jennifer VanTrojen has created an experience that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. Her classes will challenge experienced yogis but are still accessible to beginners and children. Once your little ones can demonstrate a firm grasp of the foundations, they can expand with this studio’s wide variety of styles and disciplines.

Enroll your child, aged 5 to 10, in the 80-minute class designed just for kids. It will help them develop self-awareness, build concentration, and detach from technology for a while. They’ll get an introduction to the practice with music, storytelling, games, art, and lots of physical activity. In addition to regularly scheduled classes, the whole family can sign up for workshops and more. Drop-in classes are just $18, and new student specials can help you save, too.

• Location: 4080 W. Ray Road, Chandler.
• Hours: Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Gilbert Yoga

Gilbert Yoga’s philosophy is that yoga is for everyone, even kids. All students are respected and valued for who they are, regardless of age, skill on the mat, or fitness level. What’s also great about this studio is its calendar full of yoga classes for kids aged 3 to 8 and their parents, and there’s even a different theme each week. Children can forge new bonds with classmates while learning how to manage stress. The therapeutic lessons kids learn on a yoga mat will continue into adulthood.

The whole family can move through kid-friendly postures together while exploring classic breathing techniques to restore calm and balance. It’s a wonderful mommy-and-me opportunity where you can create lasting memories you’ll share for years. Even the shyest new yogi will appreciate this studio’s vibe. The instructors work hard to instill a feeling of belonging. Children 10 and older can also attend adult classes here, and there are even prenatal programs for expectant moms.

• Location: 655 N. Gilbert Road, Suite 162, Gilbert.
• Hours: Open daily based on the class schedule.

Vibetality

Expose your child to the many benefits of yoga from home with Vibetality. The teachers here adopt a contemporary approach to holistic health that’s still grounded in ancient yoga methods. This studio has a full roster of in-person adult classes, but don’t let that dissuade your child from learning more. This outstanding studio also offers on-demand courses parents and kids can take together in their living rooms. So push the couch into the hallway and make room for your mats.

From improved concentration and increased flexibility to a boost in self-esteem, there’s much to learn from an experienced yogi, even with a virtual class. This exercise supports discipline, all while building your mind-body connection. So whether you’re practicing breathing techniques or learning new asanas, log on whenever it’s convenient for you and the kids. 

Here’s another option for Chandler families. If your family wants to join Vibetality’s online community but cannot afford the membership, you may qualify for free online access. After enrolling, you’ll receive invitations to each broadcasted event your child can attend. They can choose any course that looks interesting and follow it live or at a more convenient time.

• Location: 1940 S. Alma School Road, Chandler.
• Hours: On-demand classes are always available.

Inner Vision Yoga

KIDS Yoga! at Inner Vision Yoga is geared toward students aged 5 to 12. This has been a top stress-relieving yoga studio in Chandler since it opened in 2002, thanks to its experienced instructors, who emphasize fun while sharing traditional wisdom through movement, breath, and imagination. Parents and children can take classes that will burn off some energy and put them into a deeply relaxed state. Whether kids are interested in flow or yin yoga styles, the instructors know how to align and adjust the poses to suit their needs.

This local yoga studio offers many classes and more choices than most places, such as yoga for new moms. This prenatal practice offers gentle strengthening exercises that tone and relax the body. It’s a beautiful way to prepare for childbirth and connect with your baby even before the birth. With this studio’s live and online streaming schedule, there’s no reason not to schedule a yoga class with a master-level teacher for your kids — and everyone else in the family.

• Location: 1949 W. Ray Road, Suite 8, Chandler.
• Hours: Classes start as early as 6 a.m. Check the calendar for current offerings.

Why Are Yoga Classes for Kids So Important?

It’s vital for kids to participate in physical activities such as yoga. Yet, according to the CDC, only 24% of children ages 6 to 17 get the recommended minimum of 60 minutes of exercise a day. That’s one of the reasons our school incorporates programs such as gym and creative movement studio into our classroom rotations. We provide our students with plenty of opportunities to move throughout the day. Preschoolers spend at least half an hour of their attendance decompressing from their studies with active play. They’ll benefit from improved motor skills, balance, flexibility, strength, and coordination.

Well, there you go. Our passionate staff at Crème de la Crème of Chandler put together this guide to the city’s best yoga classes for kids so they can start their practice as early as today. Which studio will your family try first? Let us know where your child decides to practice their poses. We would love to hear your opinion about the instructors so we can pass on your recommendations to other Arizona parents.

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