YOGA - Yoga beneficial in not only developing gross motor skills, strengthening core supporting balance. Yoga builds self esteem, and fosters a balanced mind, body and soul. The pairing of breath work and movement helps children to become more mindful and centered. Yoga class will incorporate music and activities to keep the children engaged while learning about yoga and mindfulness.Yoga beneficial in not only developing gross motor skills, strengthening core supporting balance. Yoga builds self esteem, and fosters a balanced mind, body and soul. The pairing of breath work and movement helps children to become more mindful and centered. Yoga class will incorporate music and activities to keep the children engaged while learning about yoga and mindfulness.

SOUND MEDITATION - In this session, we will use sound as a tool to help children find their place of stillness. Children will be lying down on a mat or a blanket and the facilitator will use singing bowls and other instruments to create a relaxing frequency. Meditation can give children time to breathe and imagine, and lets them know that it is okay to have feelings. In fact, through meditation children learn that it is okay to be whoever they are and feel whatever they feel. Meditation strengthens self-acceptance, builds confidence, and enhances the feeling of empowerment.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Please come a little early so you will have time to complete check-in before class time. If your children have a favorite pillow, blanket or stuffed animal, please have them bring it to class. Open to all ages. Please make sure little ones are able to use a bathroom alone if you leave. Parents/Guardians are welcome to participate and volunteer!

IMPORTANT TO KNOW: Please be on time and remember to turn off any electronic devices upon entering the space.

$25 Pay in Advance Online/Cash/Venmo

$15 For each additional sibling

ABOUT THE TEACHERS:

KRYSTAL GAGNON is a certified children’s yoga teacher through Kidding Around Yoga, as well as a postpartum Doula. Originally from Cape Cod, MA, she has been a resident of Arizona for 10 years and continues to build relationships and community. After working in the children’s mental health field for 7 years, a decision was made to make change. She has extensive knowledge in mental health, infant and early childhood, and adolescent development. She has been dedicated to working with children and families within the community, and now can continue her passion through her yoga classes and postpartum work. She is an advocate for play and movement, which play a crucial part in children’s brain developmental, helping to learn social skills, problem solving skills and emotional regulation skills. Krystal has her masters in educational psychology, and continues to help families navigate through special education services, and supporting them in understanding their child’s needs within the classroom setting. She takes a strong stand for woman empowerment and hopes through doula work can nurture and empower a family into a transition with a new addition.

WATER SHEPHERD is a seeker of Truth. She is a mother, a grandmother, a sister & a daughter. She is a facilitator of wellness & healing. She offers services such as life coaching, vibrational therapy, yoga, sound meditation sessions, & drum circles & she provides lectures, workshops & trainings on the topics of consciousness, existentialism, empowerment, the environment, & plant-based cooking. She is certified in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) & is a certified clinical trauma professional, a certified yoga nidra facilitator & a certified sound practitioner. She is also educated with a Certificate in Social & Behavioral Science, a Bachelor Degree in Psychology with a minor study in Philosophy, & a Master's Degree in Communication with a focus on Advocacy. She has nearly 30 years of experience working with women and children suffering from PTSD, anxiety & depression.

Water offers private sessions, you can book here: https://www.thirdeyeintegration.com/therapeutic-services