Youth & Family Programming
At Asheville Community Yoga we believe in the transformative power of yoga for all ages, especially for children. Our Youth & Family Programming is designed to provide young people with the tools they need to grow both physically and emotionally, fostering an environment of mindfulness, connection, and inner peace.
Why Yoga for Youth?
Yoga offers a wide array of benefits for children. It helps them develop strength and flexibility—not only in their bodies but also in their minds. Through playful and engaging yoga practices, children learn valuable self-regulation techniques, which help them navigate their emotions and find balance in a fast-paced world.
Our weekly youth yoga classes, for those ages 4-11, provide a supportive environment where children can tap into their inner knowing, build their self-esteem, and strengthen social connections. Yoga also helps kids improve their ability to focus and increases their body awareness, leading to a greater sense of mindfulness in all areas of their lives.
As Josie, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator, beautifully puts it:
“Children’s yoga is a portal into an imaginative world full of mindfulness, strength, and inner peace.”
Our Approach
We offer donation-based classes to make yoga accessible to all families in our community. Each class is thoughtfully designed to be fun, interactive, and educational, with age-appropriate activities that encourage children to explore yoga through games, stories, and creative movements. Whether it’s their first class or they’ve been practicing for a while, our instructors create a welcoming space where every child can thrive.
Join us at Asheville Community Yoga and watch your child grow stronger, more mindful, and more connected to themselves and the world around them.
An Important Note
Asheville Community Yoga youth classes are not therapeutic programs and are not appropriate choices for youth dealing with behavioral, motivational, or rehabilitation issues.
If you are unsure if your child would be suited for our youth classes, please reach out to our Youth and Family Director, Josie@AshevilleCommunityYoga.org, and we would be happy to communicate more about our program and what we can offer.
Our Current Youth & Family Offerings
Weekly Youth Classes
Our youth classes, designed for children ages 4-11, offer a dynamic blend of mindfulness and yoga that is both engaging and fun. In these classes, children will cultivate self-awareness, strengthen social connections, and explore the joy of movement, stretching, and creative play. They’ll learn to find calmness through breath, stillness, guided visualization, and relaxation techniques.
Each class is thoughtfully structured around a central theme, tailored to meet the unique energy, capabilities, and needs of the children. Whether through interactive activities or focused mindfulness, our classes create a supportive environment where children can thrive, build confidence, and develop important life skills.
Please visit our class schedule on the MindBody app to pre-register.
Prenatal Yoga
Our Prenatal Yoga classes are designed to support individuals during pregnancy through gentle movement, breathwork, and relaxation. These classes help relieve discomfort, reduce stress, and build strength and flexibility in preparation for childbirth.
With a focus on connecting body and mind, prenatal yoga promotes overall well-being, alleviates common pregnancy pains, and provides tools for mental and physical preparation in a calm and supportive environment.
In addition to the physical benefits, our prenatal yoga classes create a supportive space for individuals to connect with others who are also expecting. Sharing experiences and building a sense of community adds an enriching layer of emotional support, helping you feel empowered and connected throughout your journey. Whether you’re new to yoga or have practiced before, our classes offer a calm and welcoming environment for all.
Please visit our class schedule on the MindBody app to pre-register.
Baby & Me Yoga
We wish to create an experience that will allow parents/caregivers to benefit from the physical, emotional and spiritual connection between themselves and their little ones.
One can anticipate light breathwork, gentle movements, restorative postures, baby massages, and more.
This series is for 0-12 month old babies or pre-walkers. Crawlers are welcome.
Please visit our class schedule on the MindBody app to pre-register.
Youth Summer Camp
Our yoga camp holistically introduces children to the 8 limbs of yoga in digestible and engaging ways. Summer camp days are filled with a combination of:
- Mindfulness
- Movement
- Yoga games
- Activities
- Art
- Gardening
- And more!
Children will connect with their breath, have fun as they move their bodies, and tap into their creativity as they express themselves through music, art, storytelling and nature.
“Children’s yoga is a portal into an imaginative world full of mindfulness, strength, and inner peace.” – Josie Hoban
Click here to learn more about our Summer Camp.