fun & functional children’s yoga classes
1 in 5 Children Have a Developmental Disability.
(i.e. neurodevelopment conditions, movement disorders, neuromuscular disorders, intellectual disability, genetic disorders, language disorders, learning disabilities…).
MORE THAN HALF of Michigan Youth Have Trauma & Adverse Experiences
(i.e. experiencing or witnessing physical & sexual abuse, bullying, parental separation/divorce, substance use, mental & chronic illness within the household, etc).
*THIS* is why TheraPLAYoga exists. This is not a jack-of-all-trades situation and I’m not interested in just bendy poses & breathing. TheraPLAYoga is a place & practice optimized for children & youth with with physical, emotional, and mental health conditions & challenges. Read about TheraPLAYoga: background, values, & approach→
Empower your child with fun & functional yoga classes in Lansing.
Let’s improve their self-regulation, motor skills, sensory integration, social-emotional & mental health.
‘Nother Hard Truth…
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in children & youth.
Even more common than dealth— are suicidal thoughts & behaviors.
Oh! AND…
Adolescents with neurodevelopment disabilities are at an even HIGER risk, than non-disabled peers.
Children’s & Family Yoga Classes in Lansing
TheraPLAYoga offers therapeutic and adaptive kids yoga classes in Lansing. Classes are designed to be radically inclusive, truly accessible, and trauma-sensitive; supporting physical, emotional, mental, and social development for kids and teens in Greater Lansing.
MOVE. PLAY. IMAGINE. EXPLORE.
TheraPLAYoga helps kids, teens, & families
- connect to their bodies
- explore their sensory experience
- celebrate energy, creativity, & imagination
- unlearn maladaptive coping & gain positive coping strategies
Preschool Yoga
TheraPLAYoga offers inclusive preschool yoga classes in Lansing for ages 3-5.
Join us for fun-filled yoga adventures! We’ll use stories, art, & games to help littles build strength, balance, & mindfulness while fostering social-emotional growth.
Kids & Caregivers Yoga
TheraPLAYoga offers inclusive family yoga classes in Lansing for ages 1-3, 3-6, 6-9.
Co-regulate & bond with your kidlet through movement, breath, & play. We’ll use stories, games, & creative activities to bond with toddlers, preschoolers, & kids.
Kids Yoga
TheraPLAYoga offers inclusive kids yoga classes in Lansing for ages 5-9.
Join us for playful yoga adventures! We’ll use stories, games, & creative activities to help children build strength, confidence, & emotional regulation.
Tweens Yoga
TheraPLAYoga offers inclusive yoga classes for tweens (aged 9-12) in Lansing.
Explore self-awareness, build resilience, & learn practical stress management techniques through playful yoga, games, & creative activities.
Teen Yoga
TheraPLAYoga offers inclusive yoga classes for teens (aged 13-17) in Lansing.
Explore self-awareness, build self-esteem, & develop essential life skills like stress management & healthy relationships through playful yoga & mindful activities.
Peer Partnered Yoga
TheraPLAYoga offers inclusive partner yoga classes for kids (7-11) & teens (12-17) in Lansing.
Bond & build confidence with your favorite buddy (sibling, cousin, bff). Explore yoga poses, learn yoga philosophy, & develop stress reducing techniques.
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![Teachers are educational caregivers; and
people who take care of other people, are my kinda people.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to close out Teacher Appreciation week by sharing TheraPLAYoga with some wonderful educational caregivers in the @lansingschooldistrict
#TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 #LoveLansing #TeacherWellness #AdaptiveYoga #AccessibleYoga
[image: Cordelia Black, Executive Director of School Culture; standing at left. Gloria Treviño, owner of TheraPLAYoga; standing in center. Jennifer West, Director of Culture and Climate; standing at right.]](https://theraplayoga.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)