Have you tried yoga? Are you curious about how yoga and mindfulness can help children? The benefits yoga can bring children are transformational and teaches them vital skills for life.

Let me tell you why. Many children come in feeling stressed, overstimulated, angry and low even at a young age. They typically feel anxious, worried or reluctant if it is their first yoga class. Every single time, they leave feeling so much better. They leave feeling calm, relaxed, energised and ready to learn.

My purpose is to share these powerful wellbeing tools right from the get-go, hence why I am so passionate about my work in schools – to reach those children who need it the most. To say my work is rewarding is an understatement. However, I can only reach a certain amount of children in one week, as (even though I’d like to think it) I am not Wonder Woman. Hence the idea of producing Yoga videos for children was born 3 years ago. My team and I had a project with a sports charity, although this project fell through. Other opportunities came along but intuitively they did not feel like the right fit. Then, last year, I was approached by ‘The Honeypot Children’s Charity’, supporting young carers and their families. Working with people who are in line with my values and helping young carers, who need the benefits of yoga more than most, now feels like the greatest gift.

My intention for these videos is to enable younger carers to explore yoga in the comfort of their own home when they may not be able to get to a class. Yoga will help them to prioritise their self-care. Having a regular and dedicated home practice, even if it is 10-15 minutes per day is essential for emotional regulation and personal development. It will allow young carers to take control of their own physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.