Yoga for Youth
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Class Length Options: 30, 45, & 60 Minutes
Ages: 4-18
Mindfulness practices like yoga can offer a space for calming and focus. Through guided instruction, your child will gain tools to enhance self-regulation, self-compassion and resiliency, while cultivating strength, flexibility and mobility.
Complimentary 15 minute initial consultation (phone or in person or online).
Yoga sequences based on your child’s specific physical, mental & emotional needs.
Breathing techniques to enhance self-regulation.
Specific mindfulness techniques and compassion practices to use in daily life.
Social & emotional learning components
Yoga & mindfulness resources and suggested home practice are given after each session.
With child's approval, parents are welcome to part-take in the session, or the child can attend alone.
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Kevin Matthews is a Registered Massage Therapist and Therapeutic Yoga Teacher with training in Meditation and Mindfulness. His interest in meditation and yoga has deepened over the years with extensive study alongside teachers, authors, philosophers, and spiritual guides, including Lama Rabten Tshering and others. Kevin is inspired by ancient traditions and the power and potential of strengthening the mind-body connection.
Cara Calibaba is a Registered Yoga Teacher with a Bachelor of Education who brings nearly two decades of experience. She specializes in yoga and meditation for children and teens, particularly those with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism. Creating a holistic experience, she's passionate about making these practices accessible for everyday life and is recognized for her work with a number of groups throughout Greater Victoria.
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Private Sessions for Youth:
Private yoga for youth-60 minute: $110.00 (plus tax)
Private yoga for youth-45 minute: $90.00 (plus tax)
Private yoga for youth-30 minute: $70.00 (plus tax)
Funding:
Autism Funding Branch - Ministry of Children and Family Development: Approval for funding for children ages 6+
Home & Distributed Learning: Approval for most programs
Private Pay
Kevin Matthews
Yoga Instructor
Cara Calibaba
Yoga Instructor
