Kids & Teens Yoga

NEW Winter 2012 Session Dates - with Judie Hurtado & Trish O'Gorman

Ages 4-7: Tuesdays, 4-4:45pm, January 17 - March 20

Ages 8-12: Wednesdays, 4-4:45pm, January 18 - March 21

Ages 13 & up: Tuesdays, 5-6pm, January 17 - March 20

Cost: $150 for 10-weeks (Sibling Rate is $135, a 10% savings)*

Register: call (973) 763-2288 or pay online.

Drop-ins welcome ~ $18.
*You can still join the series at a prorated price upto the 3rd week

Please note: For Kids & Teen Yoga Sessions, the first class is not free. We do offer a Free Open House at the start of every session, which can also be used as a make-up session. We do not offer any other make-up sessions for Kids Yoga, however, mature teens are welcome to make-up missed classes in any of our adult drop-in classes.

Shakti Kids Yoga ~ for Kids 4-7 with Judie Hurtado

Come explore the wonderful world of children's yoga in this fun and imaginative 45-minute class!
Dress in comfy clothes that have plenty of wiggle room. Bring a mat if you have one!

We will use books and music that will engage young imaginations while exploring yoga poses, visual imagery and relaxation techniques.

Judie Hurtado has been practicing various styles of yoga for over 13 years. She has been studying with many teachers, including Jennifer Kohl at Lotus Yoga in Montclair, where she completed her 300-hour yoga teacher training program. She received her Kids Yoga Certification through Karma Kids.

Ms. Judie feels honored to introduce the ancient practice of yoga to children. She loves to bring her yoga practice on and off the mat and has even introduced yoga to her own young daughters, Sofia and Alessandra.

Kundalini Yoga ~ for Teens (13 & up) & Tweens (8-12) with Trish O'Gorman

“When you understand who and what you are, your radiance projects into the universal radiance and everything around you becomes creative and full of opportunity.” ~ Yogi Bhajan

The benefits of yoga for teenagers are many and include:

• Improved focus and attention
• Relief from anxiety and stress
• Increased mind/body awareness, flexibility and lung capacity
• Improved co-ordination and balance
• Improved body image and self esteem

Kundalini Yoga in particular targets the nervous system and the endocrine systems, both of which are in transition and stressed during the teenage years. The nervous system of today’s teen is particularly stressed as it is constantly turned on, with all the electronic multitasking, and screen time. So paying special attention to balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems is important for today’s teen and yoga is an effective and fun way to do just that.

Everyone can practice Kundalini yoga. No prior experience is required.

Trish O'Gorman is currently parenting two teens and loving every challenging moment. She loves working with this age group and finds teens open to the energetic yogic experience. Trish is a registered nurse, substitute school nurse, a certified teacher of Kundalini Yoga and has level 1 and 2 certification from the Radiant Child Program. She has been teaching at Shakti since 2006.

 “Kundalini Yoga is uncoiling yourself to find your potential and your vitality and to reach for your virtues. There is nothing from outside. Try to understand that. All is in you. You are the storehouse of your totality.” ~ Yogi Bhajan