The Ms. Homa, of Yoga with Miss Homa, got in touch to tell me about the children’s yoga classes that she offers here in the Richmond District.
Homa, a certified children’s yoga instructor, offers group classes for kids age 2.5 to 11 years old. Classes are normally 45 minutes long (30 minutes for children younger than 4 yrs.) and start with an opening circle, a song, yoga asanas, a breathing exercise, cool down and a closing circle.
According to her website, Homa’s goal is to help kids gain higher self-esteem by helping them get to know their bodies better. From balance to flexibility to trying challenging positions, yoga strengthens the mind (focus), body (coordination) and more importantly a child’s sense of self (confidence).
Just like Kix cereal, the kids won’t even know they’re getting all that good stuff because they’ll be too busy having a good time. ‘Have Fun’ is the very first item on the school’s short list of rules. The other two are ‘Be safe to all bodies’ and ‘Be a good listener’.
Classes are held at two different locations: St. James School at 4620 California at 8th Avenue, or at Elevation Yoga Studio at 3425 Balboa Street at 35th Avenue. Rates range from $10-$20 for a group class to $120 for a 6-week session. View class schedule.
New Fall sessions start this Thursday, September 17th, but drop-in classes are also available. Visit Ms. Homa’s website for more information, email her, or call 752-2192.
Looking for a great birthday party idea? Ms. Homa will host a Birthday Yoga Party for you. 90 minutes of your child and friends getting flexible, plus party gifts. Great idea.
Sarah B.