Growing Bodies Yoga

01/02/2023

Happy New Year! Sliding into this year with some simple intentions set for spending more time quietly pondering life.

Individual sessions and small group availability starting this month!

08/02/2022

Limited spots still available for fall 1:1 sessions beginning in late August!

Growing Bodies Yoga specializes in providing therapeutic yoga and mindfulness to diverse populations of youth and young adults. Using my background and in-depth knowledge of different abilities, I provide individualized sessions that target physical and mental health.

Yoga is for everyone! ☀️ Jen

07/12/2022

Check out this book by Sarah Jane Hinder Yoga Bear! One of my favorites to share with little ones when trying out some fun poses. She also wrote Yoga Whale and Yoga Bug.

What is your favorite yoga book for children?

https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Bear-Simple-Animal-Little/dp/1683640756

Yoga Bear: Simple Poses for Little Ones (Yoga Bug Board Book Series)

06/17/2022

When you have a dream...reach for it!

06/17/2022

06/17/2022

06/15/2022

Growing Bodies Yoga will be at the Kinetic Kids Expo, this Friday, June 17th from 10am-2pm!!!! Come on out to this free event with resources, activities and raffle drawings!!!

Cornerstone Christian Schools
17702 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio TX 78257

We are getting so excited for EXPO 2022, and we hope you are too! Hope to see you there!

06/05/2022

Check out my latest blog post for a fabulous article about yoga for children with movement disorders. Looking forward to starting sessions with some wonderful families this week and sharing the Power of Yoga!

https://www.growingbodiesyoga.com/post/yoga-for-children-with-movement-disorders

Picture courtesy of Brenda Bakke

During my training I was fortunate enough to learn from many wonderful people devoted to providing yoga to various populations. One of those people was Brenda Bakke a talented physical therapist who uses yoga with her clients and has a wealth of knowledge. Here is an article written by Brenda hersel...

06/01/2022

Do you know a teen looking for a safe and welcoming space to learn more about yoga and mindfulness? All are welcome 🌈. $100 for the 4 week session. Starting Monday, June 6th.

https://www.growingbodiesyoga.com/

05/31/2022

Due to popular interest, I will be offering a 4 week children's yoga series AND an adolescent group series, both starting in June! Class sizes are limited, sign up soon!

I also have one slot remaining for 1:1 sessions this summer!
https://www.growingbodiesyoga.com/

05/25/2022

It is easy to feel helpless in times like these, especially in how to hold space for our innocent children. I wanted to share a resource I came across today that has some really useful information on supporting our children in the days ahead. My heart is broken, yesterday and today I have focused on my breath and calming myself so I am most available to the children in my life.

full blog post from Tinkergarten: https://tkgtn.com/3tkvEvN

💜 Uvalde,Tx ❤️

05/23/2022

Check out this list of benefits that Yoga and Mindfulness can provide! Stay tuned for summer group class offerings!

Yoga and Mindfulness can support in areas of...

Sensory Processing

Self-Regulation

Social Skills

Communication

Expression and Release of Difficult Emotions

Language & Vocabulary Development

Body Awareness

Visual and Auditory Processing

Academic Skills

Gross/Fine Motor Development

Building Resilience

Mental Well-being

Physical Well-being


Health Benefits

Improved sleep

Improved digestion

Decrease in chronic pain

Strengthens the immune system

Strengthens the lymphatic system

Supports thyroid functioning

Supports improved respiration

Supports improved mental health

Supports circulatory functioning

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Additional Benefits

Strength

Flexibility

Balance

Coordination

Focus & Attention

Executive Functioning

Hand-eye coordination

Awareness of Breath

Increased diaphragmatic breathing

Coping Skills

Self-Esteem

Improved behavior

Greater resilience

Improved Social Emotional Intelligence

05/20/2022

What does Yoga with children and adolescents look like?

"Each session is individualized and no two sessions are the same. Yoga with youth is not just about the movements on the mat. Since children learn best through play and experiences, a lot of different mediums are used during the sessions. I incorporate art, music, games, visuals (books, cards) alongside the more traditional poses, breath work and meditation. Modifications to poses are made based on the physical needs of the child, using props like blankets, bolsters and blocks."

​Check out the FAQ on my website for more information!
https://www.growingbodiesyoga.com/faq

What questions do you all have about Yoga for Youth? 😍

05/16/2022

Hi Friends! Thank you for taking the time to like my page! Here is a little snippet from my website (growingbodiesyoga.com) of what this is all about...

"Yoga has been a part of my life for many years. My personal practice has provided me a deeper understanding of my own body and mind. My professional background is in special education and occupational therapy and I have spent my 19 year career working with children from birth-18. I recently decided to merge my passions of Yoga and Youth with diverse needs to share this amazing resource with families in my community. I have earned my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training and am registered with The Yoga Alliance. I spent the last 2 years completing 200 hours of study in Yoga and Mindfulness for Children and Youth with Complex Needs with Shawnee Thorton Hardy."

🌈Stay tuned for more details! I'll be offering a limited number of 1:1 and group sessions this summer. So excited!

05/07/2022