Appleseed's kids yoga classes surely aren't for everyone.
Case in point: A few years ago I had a school call me and say: "Please cancel our contract. We don't want bubbles and stories, we want yoga." This was for a class of 2.5-4 year olds.
Or maybe you recently read my experience at a private school that was shocking and awful.
I learned fast while running this business that I wasn't going to appeal to everyone, and that it's actually GOOD that I don't. Appleseed is cut and dry in our approach to teaching kids yoga. Our team is unified in our goal and we offer one solid program very well. When it comes to yoga for kids in schools, let me outline what you are getting with us.
What Classroom Yoga IS NOT:
solely a physical workout or exercise class
a time where we expect extremely strict behaviour
kids staying on their mat for all of class
rigid pose sequences
the teacher bringing a mat for each child and setting them up
What Classroom Yoga IS:
focused heavily on storytelling, imagination and play
developmentally appropriate for each age group
full of props and games that engage the kids and get them inspired to move intrinsically (see my recent writing on intrinsic motivation here)
a time where we connect with other students through activities that encourage teamwork, communication and social connection
a time where kids get to be themselves and let their unique identities shine and be honoured
a place where we respect bodies in all shapes and sizes and help them to feel good
where kids learn that exactly who they are in the moment is beautiful and all they ever need to be
If you are looking for a workout class for your PE period, I want you to know our classes aren't it. Our classes are full of movement and kids are sweaty and exhausted after them, but the goal for us is not a workout. Our goal is connection and presence and bringing kids back into their bodies because they rarely have a space in their lives where they can do that.
We have very limited availability for Summer 2026 and are taking bookings for Fall 2026 now. If your school wants in, visit this link.