Kidz Yoga with Haris

Certified Children's Yoga instructor Haris Lender leads unique and engaging classes to develop students' mental, physical and emotional wellness. She creates age appropriate, customized yoga programs revolving around stories, songs and confidence building so her classes remain fresh and fun! Children learn to stretch themselves physically, make connections and recognize their ability to achieve independently.

Through her years of experience teaching yoga to children and as a kids yoga camp director, it is Haris' second nature to take advantage of the many teachable moments that occur in each class. She is also the featured yoga instructor in the iParenting Media Award Winning kids DVD Banana Yoga.

NEW! Rock 'n Roll yoga: Haris teaches the basics of the Sun Salutation, and once children are comfortable with the series she'll pump up their desired tunes so they can go with the flow! Like a rich dessert finishing off a Yoga class, kids apply what they've learned even more when they can connect yoga with their love of music.

Some of the benefits for kids regularly practicing Yoga are:

: Proper breathing is a great way to energize, learn concentration and reduce stress. Reduces allergy and asthmatic symptoms.
: Build posture and strength. Reduces symptoms of scoliosis.
: The brain works along with the body's inner core, developing focus, strength, balance and poise.
: Open and strengthen the heart and chest.
: These help massage the digestive system.
: Build self-esteem by teaching children that they can achieve what they set out to do all on their own.
: Reducing stress and learning to calm yourself helps children learn to focus and helps with logic studies.

Kidz Yoga with Haris can come to you!

Haris has Kidz Yoga classes for children of various ages around St. Petersburg, Florida. Some Kidz Yoga classes are open to the public, some are included as part of a school's P.E. curriculum, aftercare or religious program. Haris has taught at Sunflower, Canterbury, Wellington, Gulfwinds Montessori, Admiral Farragut Academy and to many Girl Scout Troops. If you would like to discuss classes at your school, place of worship, or with a kids troop, group or club, please contact Haris and learn more about her Yoga practices for young ones. Learn how you can earn Brownie Try-Its through Kids Yoga with Haris. Download a Brownie Yoga Flyer here.

You can also find Kidz Yoga with Haris at the Magnolia Festival and the Suwannee Springfest. Find out more about Yoga events.

"A popular elective at Wellington School in St. Petersburg is Yoga class! Twice a week, 6th and 7th graders relieve the stress of Middle School life by practicing poses and relaxation techniques with Haris. She has built the program into a successful offering where her students have come to depend on her gentle spirit and coaxing nature as they relax.

Under Haris' guidance, girls and boys learn to breathe, relax and cope with the challenges of everyday life! One young man took her class to become a better football player! All the students agree - Yoga class rocks!"
~ Karen Mathews, Wellington School

Haris teaching a Kidz Yoga class Oct. 2004

Little ones can try Kidz Yoga at home with Haris put to songs by Shana Banana on the "BananaYoga" video.
Learn more at www.shanabanana.com.