Mindful movement for calm, confident kids.
Creative, mindfulness-based yoga for children and teens (ages 3–17) — on the Sunshine Coast.
The challenges we help with
Big feelings. Restless bodies. Stress and change. Focusing at school. Finding calm before sleep or study.
Yoga and mindfulness turn these everyday challenges into lifelong skills — breathing, balance, focus, body awareness, and emotional regulation — through mindful movement, creative expression, and practical emotional education designed for children and teens aged 3–17.
How our sessions work
A warm, inclusive space where children and teens move, breathe, imagine, and relax.
Each session blends creative movement, mindfulness, and age-appropriate yoga practices — from playful storytelling and games for younger kids to breathwork, strength, and mindset activities for tweens and teens.
Our programs are secular, evidence-informed, and thoughtfully designed to support each age group (3–6, 7–12, 13–17) in building confidence, focus, and emotional resilience.
✅ Playful or mindful movement sequences to build attention, coordination, and body awareness
✅ Breathwork and grounding techniques to settle busy minds and emotions
✅ Collaborative activities that nurture kindness, teamwork, and self-confidence
✅ Relaxing finishes so every student leaves feeling calm, centred, and proud
What Our Customers say!
What you’ll receive in every session
✅ A creative, age-appropriate sequence — from story-led adventures for younger kids to mindful movement and reflection practices for teens
✅ Simple, effective breathing tools (e.g. balloon belly, counting breaths, grounding breath) that students can use at home or school
✅ A clear beginning–middle–end structure to support focus, transitions, and predictability
✅ A consent-based, inclusive approach with options for every body, ability, and energy level
✅ Practical follow-ups for carers and teachers — simple tips to reinforce mindfulness and emotional regulation beyond class
Programmes
👶 Early Learning & Childcare (ELC) Programmes
Story‑led movement mapped to EYLF outcomes—identity, wellbeing, learning and communication.
🏫 Schools (Incursions & OSHC)
Curriculum‑aligned sessions that support HPE (V9) self‑management, attention and classroom calm.
🏞️ Community and Group Classes
Accessible, affordable classes in local parks, community halls and yoga studios—families welcome.
🎨🧘 Workshops & Events
Holiday activities, art‑and‑yoga workshops and mindful birthday gatherings.
📚 For Schools & ELCs — Alignment & Compliance
✅ EYLF: Identity · Wellbeing · Learning · Communication
✅ HPE V9: Self-management · Movement · Health literacy
✅ Includes: Risk assessment, child-safe policy, feedback templates
✅ Space: Hall/classroom/library; 1–2 sqm per child
✅ Timing: 30–45 min per group; up to 4 per half‑day/full day
Why choose Kids Yoga With Erika?
✅ Specialist training: Certified Kids’ Yoga & Early Years Yoga teacher
✅ 12+ years personal practice; methodical, child‑centred approach
✅ Age‑appropriate pedagogy: sessions designed for 2–17 year‑olds
✅ Secular & inclusive: suitable for all beliefs and school settings
✅ Safeguarding: Working with Children Check
✅ Professional background: Masters in Public Communication; operational excellence in education contexts
✅ Easy to work with: clear communications, punctual delivery, tidy pack‑down, templates supplied
✅ Local & accessible: Sunshine Coast based; community classes to try before you buy
Benefits for children
Research with school‑aged children indicates that age‑appropriate yoga and mindfulness can support attention, emotional regulation and general wellbeing. Here’s how that shows up day‑to‑day:
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- Balance, flexibility and core strength
- Motor coordination and posture
- Body awareness (what feels safe; how to move well) -
- Calming skills for big feelings (self‑soothing breath, naming emotions)
- Confidence and self‑esteem through achievable challenges
- Smoother transitions (class changeovers, bedtime wind‑downs) -
- Improved attention and working memory through focus practices
- Readiness to learn and follow instructions
- Practical tools for test/exam nerves in older children -
- Co‑operation and empathy via partner/group games
- Respect, turn‑taking and celebrating effort
- Language for kindness—to self and others
Parents
1) Book a taster or join a community class
2) Turn up & try—we provide the story, movements and mats
3) See the difference—take‑home calming tools
Schools & ELCs
1) Request an incursion pack (session options, ratios, space needs)
2) Quick call to tailor sessions and confirm dates
3) Deliver & review—teacher feedback templates supplied
Low‑risk next steps
- Parents: $10 taster class or community class
- Schools/ELCs: Free 10‑minute planning call + sample session plan
How to Get Started.
Community Classes
Join us in Millwell Rd Community Centre, Maroochydore on Thursdays 3.45pm.
New families welcome.
FAQs
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No. Our sessions are secular and suitable for all school or family beliefs. We focus on movement, breath, stories and simple relaxation.
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We offer age‑banded sessions for 2–4, 5–8 and 9–12, each tailored to developmental needs.
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We tailor to age and space. Typical school groups: [X–Y] students per session; ELC ratios reflect room ages and service policies.
Ready for calmer, more confident kids?
Prefer to chat first? Schedule a free 10‑minute call and we’ll map the best option for you.