Beth Houghton founded Bendy Berry Yoga in 2009 - a unique and playful introduction to yoga for kids. She worked her way through several careers film, tech. After a decade of teaching in Bay Area schools, and with the encouragement of her business partner, Iman Mills Gordon, Beth decided to fulfill her dream and start the East Bay's first yoga studio dedicated solely to teaching yoga to children.
Yama Kids Yoga is the realization of that dream. So few people can or get to do what they love for work and she knows what a gift this studio is, both to her, to Iman, and to the kids who will come do yoga in this special space. Beth lives in Oakland with her two kids - her best teachers, and many pets.
Yama Kids Yoga is the realization of that dream. So few people can or get to do what they love for work and she knows what a gift this studio is, both to her, to Iman, and to the kids who will come do yoga in this special space. Beth lives in Oakland with her two kids - her best teachers, and many pets.
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The Five Yamas
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The YAMA KIDS YOGA mission is to teach movement, mindfulness and kindness to the next generation. We value teaching movement to kids but we also think the deeper philosophy of yoga is important to impart to the next generation. Specifically, the importance of practicing kindness to oneself and others, as well as a foundational understanding of our connection to each other.
Youtube Channel
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Our YouTube Channel includes several stories and songs that your preschoolers can try at home. See a sampling of our videos below. Visit our to YouTube Channel view our full collection of yoga videos. Visit our to YouTube Channel view our full collection of yoga videos for your preschoolers to do home.
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We love Yama Kids Yoga! I take my 2 year old most Mondays and he looks forward to it every week. Beth does such a great job making all the kids feel comfortable and introducing yoga to the little ones. My son loves showing off his yoga poses at home! The classes are the perfect combination of structure and flexibility for an active toddler who can only stay focused for so long.
Classes
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This toddler yoga class, intended for 2-3 yo kids, is a mixture of yoga games, stories, beginning postures and movement. The class encourages physical and mental development while introducing kids to the language and movement of yoga, with some laughter along the way.
Parents will need to be nearby for wrangling and although you needn't participate, kids really love to crawl through parent down-dog tunnels and do more when their parents start bending too.Elementary school classes combine yoga games, postures, and meditation. We incorporate more advanced yoga language and posture instruction at this level.
Parents will need to be nearby for wrangling and although you needn't participate, kids really love to crawl through parent down-dog tunnels and do more when their parents start bending too.Elementary school classes combine yoga games, postures, and meditation. We incorporate more advanced yoga language and posture instruction at this level.
Yoga Camps
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At Yama Yoga Camp, the kids will learn yoga poses, meditation, and mindfulness. We'll do yoga, breathing, meditating, crafts, collaborative art, and a bit of running around. We'll introduce kids to the real meaning of yoga - to be thoughtful and kind, both to one another and to themselves. Come join us for the special introduction to the real reason everyone loves yoga!
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