This 6-week yoga series offers practical tools to help develop mind-body awareness, positive self-image, and resiliency in their journey to adulthood. This series is designed to support teen girls with the following through mindful movement and breathing techniques:
Manage stress and anxiety
Improve focus and academic performance
Promote positive body image, self-acceptance and boost confidence
Improve physical health: strength, flexibility, posture
Offer community and support within student cohort
Help emotional regulation and overall resilience
Class size will be limited to 10 students to ensure focused attention on student needs.
Class Agenda
Each 60-minute class will offer the following format of centering, physical practice, and final reflection:
Welcome and practice introduction
Yoga practice: the types of yoga offered will vary between the following to introduce students to different modalities:
vinyasa yoga: a flow class for strength building, balance, and focus
restorative yoga: relaxation-focused with use of yoga props like blocks and blankets to create restful, restorative poses
yoga/Pilates combo: low-impact, functional movement focusing on core strength and stability
Recap and reflection
When:
Tuesdays from 6:30p - 7:30p
April 14
April 21
April 28
May 5
May 12
May 19
Optional Bonus Class:
Mom/Daughter Yoga on Sunday, May 10 from 3:00p - 4:00p
This timing considers the timing of Spring Break and EOG testing, so students may apply the resources learned in class to prepare for testing and the transition into summer (and beyond!)
Where:
Porter’s Neck Yoga and Bhavana Community (106 Marshall Ct Unit 120, Wilmington, NC 28411)
Who it’s for:
This series is for 13-15 year old girls who are looking for any of the following:
Exposure to yoga in a non-judgmental, low-pressure, welcoming environment
An individualized physical activity
Stress-relief through movement and mindfulness
Supportive, enriching community
Investment:
The full 6-class series investment is:
$195 if registered before April 7
$245 if registered after April 7
Includes:
Personalized instruction from CPR/First Aid certified yoga and Pilates teacher with 10 years teaching experience
10:1 class size for a focused, personalized environment
A balance of physical practice for strength and flexibility alongside mindfulness and stress-reducing breathing techniques to promote self acceptance
All yoga props and materials needed for class (yoga mats, blocks, blankets, bolsters)
Provided journals for post-class reflection
Optional Bonus Class: Mom/Daughter yoga on Sunday, May 10 at 3:00p - 4:00p