Workshops
Teen Yoga Workshop
Resilience is crucial for both kids and teens because it provides them with the emotional strength and coping mechanisms needed to handle life’s challenges, both big and small.
- This workshop is designed for 11-14yr olds and combines yoga, mindful crafting and sound therapy to help build resilience and confidence in children.
- The class size will be limited to 12 children.
- Led by Joanne Maroun with 2 additional members of staff to assist.
- £35/ child (or £30 per child if a sibling also books)
- 2-4:30 pm
Agenda:
1. Welcome game
2. Mindful craft
3. Snack break
4. Breathing & singing
5. Yoga movement
6. Sound Bath
Joanne Maroun Aires – Children & Teen Yoga and Sound Practitioner BIO
With over 14 years of experience in teaching and wellness, Joanne is a dedicated yoga and sound healing practitioner, specializing in guiding children and teenagers toward balanced, joyful lives. Combining a background in performing arts with training in movement and sound healing, she blends creativity, mindfulness, and holistic health to support young minds.
Joanne holds a BA Hons in Musical Theatre from Mountview Academy and has earned certifications in 200-hour yoga (Himalaya Yoga Valley), sound healing (SHA Academy), and children’s and teen yoga (Cosmic Kids, Calm For Kids). Her diverse expertise enables her to provide a nurturing, empowering approach tailored to each student’s needs.
With experience in schools and universities, Joanne’s mission is to equip students with tools for self-care, mindfulness, and emotional resilience, helping them lead joyful, balanced lives. Let Joanne guide you or your child on a transformative wellness journey.
Practicalities:
– All bookings will require a parent or carer to complete a health questionnaire and waiver beforehand. This will be emailed when the booking is made.
– This workshops is suitable for children 11-14yrs old.
– Children are to come dressed for exercise, with jumper.
– Please bring a water bottle.
– All mats, props and sound instruments provided,
– An afternoon snack will be provided.
– Please advise of any dietary requirements or allergies.
Cancellation Policy:
– Full refund available if you cancel up to 7 days before the event.
– Thereafter no refund but if your child cannot attend the workshop then you are welcome to send someone in your place. 11-14yrs.
Imbloc – Wellbeing Workshop
Meditation, Yoga & Sound Bath
Imbolc is a Gaelic tradition that marks the beginning of spring. This is the true time for new beginnings, when nature starts to wake up and we start to plant the seeds of what we want this year to bring us. Join us for an afternoon where we create space and time to focus on your vision for your year ahead and nurture the growth of your new beginnings.
This wellbeing afternoon will be led by Carrie and Genna and hosted by Bex and includes;
– A Guided Meditation to set your intentions and receive insights to help propel you in the right direction.
– Enchanted Free Flow Yôga with a combination of pranayama, asana meditation and mantra to guide you home to the throne of your heart.
– A Beautiful Sound Journey to balance and empower all 8 chakras. This is a shamanic style sound bath, utilising the healing power of all 5 elements of nature and wisdom of the rainbow colours. And much more.
– A time for reflection afterwards, with tea, cake & snacks.
Practicalities:
Exchange: £55
- Limited to 16 spaces
- Arrive from 1:15pm to settle in and make the most of our time together.
- We start at 1:30pm prompt and will be finished by 5pm.
- Please eat a light lunch before coming.
- Delicious & nutritious snacks, herbal teas are provided after the sound journey. Please advise of any allergies.
- Come dressed for comfort & warmth. An essential oil gift, all mats, eye pillows, props and blankets are provided. You are also welcome to bring any additional props and blankets.
- Please bring a water bottle and journal if you have one.
Cancellation Policy:
Please note this booking is fully refundable up to 7 days before the event. Thereafter if you can’t make the workshop you are welcome to send someone in your place.
Unlimited members are able to apply their 15% discount to this workshop. Please contact hello@optimumyouyoga.com if you need a reminder of your code.
