Workshops
Yoga & Sound Workshop for Tweens
In today’s fast-paced world, building emotional strength and resilience in children is more important than ever. Our monthly Yoga & Sound Workshop, specially designed for 9–12-year-olds, offers a nurturing space where tweens can develop their confidence and discover new ways to exercise and relax.
Led by Joanne, an experienced and compassionate instructor, this intimate workshop welcomes no more than 15 children per session, ensuring personalized attention and a supportive environment. The carefully curated program combines fun and engaging activities that promote self-awareness, social skills, and mental well-being.
Workshop Schedule (2-4PM)
Welcome Game – Break the ice and build connections in a playful setting.
Breathing & Singing – Learn calming breathing techniques and vocal exercises to centre the mind.
Yoga – Engage in gentle, age-appropriate yoga poses that encourage body awareness and balance.
Relaxation & Sound Bath – Unwind with a soothing sound bath, fostering deep relaxation and emotional reset.
Mindful Crafting – Optional extra to stay after the sound bath which finishes at 3:30pm and enjoy some crafting time with your yogi friends.
Pricing:
£25 per child | £20 each when booking with a sibling.
(Includes all materials, props, and a healthy snack.)
Benefits for Tweens
- Improved emotional regulation
- Reduced anxiety and stress
- Enhanced focus and concentration
- Better social skills
- Increased self-awareness
- Better sleep quality
Secure a spot in this enriching workshop today and support their journey toward lifelong well-being.
Practicalities:
– All bookings will require a parent or carer to book online & complete the health waiver beforehand.
– This workshops is suitable for children 9-12 yrs only.
– Children are to come dressed for exercise, with a jumper.
– Please bring a water bottle.
– All mats, props and sound instruments provided.
– A light afternoon snack will be provided.
– Please advise of any dietary requirements or allergies.
Cancellation Policy:
– Full refund available if you cancel up to 2 hrs before the event.
Joanne 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.
Alison Rocket – Mindful Crafting
A teacher and youth worker, Alison started the Enterprise Club in Market Harborough 13 years ago. It was aimed at 9 to 13 year olds and involved making handcrafted products to sell and gift them at local stalls (Indoor Market, Eco Village, The Old Grammar School) as a way to develop enterprise and entrepreneurial skills.
The act of producing crafts collaboratively in small groups is a helpful and healthful activity. It raises confidence, develops friendships and gives a sense of pride, achievement and satisfaction. These sessions will involve making bracelets for ourselves and others.
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.
