Yoga for ages 2–14
Where little bodies stretch and big feelings settle
Playful, story-led children's yoga classes that build confidence, focus and calm — in small, friendly groups with a qualified, DBS-checked instructor.
Loved by 600+ little yogis and their grown-ups
Why children love it
Big benefits in small, playful steps
Every class weaves movement, breathing and stillness together — so children build skills for the mat and for everyday life.
Confidence
Small wins in every class help children believe in themselves.
Balance
Playful balance poses build steady bodies and steady minds.
Mindfulness
Simple tools to notice feelings and come back to the present.
Breathing
Calming breath games children can use anywhere, anytime.
Friendships
Partner poses and teamwork games create kind connections.
Focus
Movement and stillness together sharpen attention for school.
Flexibility
Gentle stretching keeps growing bodies mobile and strong.
Emotional wellbeing
A safe space to feel big feelings and let them settle.
Our story
About Namaste Nest
Namaste Nest is a warm little home for children's yoga, mindfulness and movement. We believe every child deserves a space where they can wobble, giggle, rest and grow — with no pressure to be perfect.
Our mission is simple: give children practical tools for calm and confidence, and give parents complete peace of mind while they use them.
- Children's yoga designed by age, not adapted from adult classes
- Safe, risk-assessed and sensory-friendly spaces
- Qualified, DBS-checked and first-aid trained instructor
- Small friendly classes — 12 children maximum
- Inclusive sessions with adaptations for additional needs
600+
Happy little yogis
8
Weekly classes
12
Max children per class
5 yrs
Teaching experience
Meet the instructor
Adele Thomson — Founder & Children's Yoga Instructor
Adele is a qualified children's yoga teacher. She founded Namaste Nest after seeing how a few minutes of breathing and movement could transform a child's day.
Qualifications & checks
- 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
- Specialist Children's Yoga Diploma (ages 2–14)
- Enhanced DBS checked
- Paediatric First Aid certified
- Safeguarding Level 2 trained
- Fully insured for children's group instruction
Our values
Safety first
Small groups, risk-assessed spaces and up-to-date first aid and safeguarding training.
Every child welcome
Inclusive, sensory-aware sessions with adaptations for additional needs.
Play over perfection
No perfect poses here — curiosity, giggles and effort are what we celebrate.
Calm that travels
We teach tools children can take home, to school and into adulthood.
How classes work
Booking is as easy as three breaths
Step 1
Choose a class
Browse classes by age, day and availability to find the perfect fit.
Step 2
Book online
Complete the short booking wizard and the consent form in minutes.
Step 3
Come and enjoy yoga
Arrive five minutes early, bring a water bottle, and let the fun begin.
Age groups
A class shaped around your child's stage
Sessions are grouped by age so the pace, language and activities always feel just right.
- Toddlers30 minutes
Grown-up and toddler together — short, sensory and full of movement, with no expectation to sit still.
Typical activities
- Animal poses
- Songs & rhymes
- Bubbles & scarves
- Cuddle relaxation
- 4–6 Years40 minutes
Imagination-led yoga stories where every pose is part of an adventure, ending with a calm-down ritual.
Typical activities
- Yoga stories
- Balloon breathing
- Partner poses
- Guided visualisation
- 7–10 Years45–50 minutes
Confidence-building flows, teamwork games and simple mindfulness they can use at school.
Typical activities
- Balance challenges
- Flow sequences
- Mindful games
- Body-scan rest
- 11–14 Years60 minutes
A judgement-free teen class focused on strength, stress relief and emotional wellbeing.
Typical activities
- Vinyasa flow
- Breathwork
- Journalling prompts
- Deep relaxation
Our classes
This term's weekly timetable
Pay per class or block-book a term. Every session includes mats, props and relaxation blankets.
- Mini Sprouts£7.00Toddlers (2–3 yrs)Gentle
A gentle parent-and-toddler session full of animal poses, songs, bubbles and cuddly relaxation.
- Weekly schedule
- Tuesdays at 09:45
- Duration
- 30 minutes
- Capacity
- Up to 10 children · 3 spaces left
- Location
- Nest Studio, Community Hall, Placeholder Road
- Little Explorers£8.004–6 yearsPlayful
Story-led yoga adventures where children become trees, butterflies and lions while learning calm breathing.
- Weekly schedule
- Wednesdays at 16:00
- Duration
- 40 minutes
- Capacity
- Up to 12 children · 5 spaces left
- Location
- Nest Studio, Community Hall, Placeholder Road
- Brave Hearts£9.007–10 yearsActive
Balance games, partner poses and mindfulness challenges that build focus, strength and friendships.
- Weekly schedule
- Thursdays at 17:15
- Duration
- 50 minutes
- Capacity
- Up to 14 children · 8 spaces left
- Location
- Nest Studio, Community Hall, Placeholder Road
- Calm Crew£10.0011–14 yearsActive
A supportive teen space with flowing sequences, breathwork and tools for exam stress and big feelings.
- Weekly schedule
- Thursdays at 18:30
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Capacity
- Up to 12 children · 2 spaces left
- Location
- Nest Studio, Community Hall, Placeholder Road
- Saturday Family Nest£9.004–6 years (family)Playful
A weekend family session — grown-ups join in for partner poses, giggles and a long, cosy relaxation.
- Weekly schedule
- Saturdays at 10:30
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Capacity
- Up to 16 children · 11 spaces left
- Location
- Bamboo Room, Placeholder Leisure Centre
- Sunday Sunbeams£9.007–10 yearsGentle
A slower, sensory-friendly class with dimmed lights, small numbers and plenty of choice for every child.
- Weekly schedule
- Sundays at 09:30
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Capacity
- Up to 8 children · 0 spaces left
- Location
- Bamboo Room, Placeholder Leisure Centre
Parent testimonials
Kind words from our nest
“Isla talks about her yoga class all week. She now asks for 'balloon breaths' when she's upset at bedtime — it's genuinely changed our evenings.”
“Noah was so shy at first. Emily let him watch from the side for the first session and by week three he was leading the warm-up.”
“Small friendly classes, a lovely calm room and an instructor who remembers every child's name. Booking online takes seconds.”
“The teen class has been brilliant for exam stress. Freya comes home lighter every single week.”
FAQs
Questions parents often ask
Ready to see your child bloom?
First class places fill quickly — reserve a spot in a small, friendly group today.
Book Your First ClassGet in touch
Say hello — we'd love to hear from you
Questions about which class suits your child, additional needs or sibling bookings? Send us a message and we'll reply within one working day.
- Studio addressNamaste Nest Studio, 1 Placeholder Road, Placeholder Town, PL1 2CE
- Emailhello@namastenest.example
- Phone01234 567 890