Yoga as exercise is a modern phenomenon which has been influenced by the ancient Indian practice of hatha yoga. It involves holding stretches as a kind of low-impact physical exercise, and is often used for therapeutic purposes.Yoga in this sense often occurs in a class and may involve meditation, imagery, breath work and music

Both the meditative and the exercise components of hatha yoga have been researched for both specific and non-specific fitness and health benefits. Hatha yoga has been studied as an intervention for many conditions, including back pain, stress, and mental health.

Children have access to our yoga mats and yoga poses cards and may choose to engage in yoga as a form of play and self regulation.