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Who we are
We are a group of yoga teachers, an ayurvedic practitioner and a community nurse, dedicated to training and dispersing the yoga teachings for children. We have served diverse families in the Ottawa area since 2001.

The years of experience and application to children in different settings using a unique, fun and transformational approach has made us a pioneer in this field.

What we do
We provide holistic and professional training to people interested in becoming yoga teachers. We also provide yoga classes to children in schools, community centers, at special events and festivals. Our teachings are based on the Kundalini yoga teachings of Yoga Bhajan.



Benefits of Club Yoga
Our 36 hour training program provides the yoga participant a unique understanding of children’s potentials and natural abilities. Both teachers and children have the opportunity to transform, relax and become centered while having fun.

Our yoga teachers obtain tools to educate children and be around children in a respective, creative and effective way. The training increases your leadership capacities and provides new career opportunities. You also learn a new perspective as a mother and/or as a school teacher/educator.

Fun and Uplifting for the Children
In addition to the obvious benefits of exercising the physical body, yoga both sharpens the child’s ability to focus and gives self-confidence and self-discipline. Yoga can also decrease the risks of childhood obesity, eating disorders, peer pressure and stress.

And yoga, practiced regularly, helps children become aware of themselves from the inside out. From this awareness, children can change and grow in new and positive directions.

A Labour of Love
Children are capable of much more than we think they are, and if given the right environment they will excel beyond our belief. Quite often we have found that the children have shown themselves to be our teachers!



Testimonials
The following is just a small sampling of the positive feedback that we've received from our programs:

"The best family activity we've had the pleasure of attending.  My son had so much fun that he never knew he was learning some of the most useful, concrete strategies he'll ever need… like how to really breathe!"

"The kids and us love the opportunity to do yoga all together."

"My four year-old son was very insecure and clinging.  After six months of continuous participation in Club Yoga, he was inspired to be more independent, creative, confident and socially more relaxed.  He learned so much about his own feelings and was able to talk about them.  It was delightful to see him changing from not wanting to go to the classes to a very enthusiastic participant."

"I would like to say that the Club Yoga course at our church was very powerful and connecting for my daughter and myself. I was amazed how well the children participated and focused. We were also able to do yoga poses, affirmations and meditations at home. It would bring smiles to our faces and a good feeling inside."

"I want to thank you all at Club Yoga for your support! I'm so happy that you chose to be a part of what I am trying to do in the city and I hope that we can continue to exchange our services! We're all looking forward to working together again."
- Christine (Canadian FloorMasters)