New Yoga Classes Just for Kids and Teens

Sama Yoga in New Canaan Offering Youth Programming this Spring

New Canaan’s Sama Yoga is offering new youth programming for kids aged 7 - 18 beginning April 6.  Three separate programs, all eight-week series, will be offered, including programs for boys and girls ages 7-11, pre-teens and young teens ages 11-14, and teens ages 14-18.

“Yoga offers immeasurable benefits for every age, especially kids,” says Rebekah Jacobs, Director of Sama Yoga. “A yoga practice enhances mental and physical balance, focus, strength, flexibility, confidence and sensitivity to the world around us. It can be a tremendous help for kids navigating an increasingly fast-paced world.”

The specially-designed youth programs include:

• YOGA FOR YOUNG ATHLETES, BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 7-11: Designed for the young athlete looking to enhance performance through increased flexibility and focus. Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Eight week series begins Wednesday, April 6. 
• CO-ED YOGA CAMP, AGES 11-14: Designed to help early teens and pre-teens learn tools to help navigate these years in a warm and compassionate setting. Fridays 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Eight week series begins Friday, April 8. 
• YOGA IRL (YOGA IN REAL LIFE), TEENS AGES 14-18: Special series for teens only. Designed to help teens develop, strength, space, confidence and flexibility in a safe and supportive environment. Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Eight week series begins Thursday, April 7.                                                                                         

Registration for all sessions is now open in Sama Yoga’s studio at 45 Grove Street in New Canaan, or online at samayogacenter.com. All programs are $180 for the series. Space is limited; advance registration required. For more information, contact the studio at 203.594.7077 or info@samayogacenter.com

About Sama Yoga Center

Sama offers a wide variety of yoga classes seven days a week, as well as series, workshops and private sessions for every age and ability in a state-of-the art yoga studio with radiant heated flooring, as well as a seasonal outdoor yoga deck and meditation garden. Located in downtown New Canaan at Halo Studios, 45 Grove Street, just below the New Canaan Racquet Club. Ample free parking.  

Rebekah Jacobs is the owner and Director of Sama Yoga Center and also Director of The Yoga Loft at Bedford Post in Bedford, NY. 

For more information visit samayogacenter.com or contact the studio at 203.594.7077 or info@samayogacenter.com