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Yoga for ages 2 to 12 years

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, PVG checked instructor.

Loved by 600+ little yogis and their grown-ups

Namaste Nest illustration: a person in a yoga pose holding a glowing golden heart reading Namaste Nest, Yoga for Kids

Why children love it

Core benefits

  • Enhance social skills

    Partner poses and teamwork games create kind connections.

  • Mindfulness and well-being

    Simple tools to notice feelings and come back to the present.

  • Develop body awareness, balance and coordination

    Playful balance poses build steady bodies and steady minds.

  • Assist with self regulation and attention

    Movement and stillness together sharpen attention for school.

  • Improves core strength and flexibility

    Gentle stretching keeps growing bodies mobile and strong.

Adele Thomson with children in a bright yoga studio

My story

About Namaste Nest

Namaste Nest is a warm little home for children's yoga, mindfulness and movement. I believe every child deserves a space where they can wobble, giggle, rest and grow — with no pressure to be perfect.

My mission is simple, to give children the lifelong tools to support self regulation and well-being.

  • Children's yoga planned for appropriate age and stage
  • Safe, risk-assessed and sensory-friendly spaces
  • Qualified, PVG checked and first-aid trained instructor
  • Small friendly classes — 10 children maximum
  • 3

    Weekly classes

  • 10

    Max children per class

  • 20+ yrs

    Early years experience

Adele Thomson, children's yoga instructor

Meet the instructor

Adele Thomson — Children's Yoga Instructor

Hi kids, I'm Adele and I would love to share my yoga classes with you. We have so much fun. We play games, sing songs, read stories and you'll meet new friends. We go on lots of imaginary adventures. Come along and enjoy the adventures with us.
Adele Thomson, founder of Namaste Nest Children's Yoga

Qualifications & checks

  • 20+ years qualified early years practitioner
  • 45 hours registered kids yoga teacher training
  • Enhanced PVG checked
  • First aid certified
  • Fully insured for children's group instruction

Our values

  • Safety first

    Small groups, risk-assessed spaces and up-to-date first aid training.

  • Every child welcome

    Inclusive, sensory-aware sessions.

  • Play over perfection

    No perfect poses here — curiosity, giggles and effort are what we celebrate.

  • Calm that travels

    To give children lifelong tools to support self regulation and well-being.

How classes work

Booking is as easy as three breaths

  1. Step 1

    Choose a class

    Browse classes by age, day and availability to find the perfect fit.

  2. Step 2

    Book online

    Complete the short booking wizard and the consent form in minutes.

  3. 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.

  • Little Explorers (2–4 years)
    1 hour

    Grown-up and toddler together — short, sensory and full of movement, with no expectation to sit still. Enjoy 30 minutes of yoga with your little yogi and a 30 minute catch up with other parents over coffee, tea and biscuits.

    Typical activities

    • Animal poses
    • Songs & rhymes
    • Bubbles & scarves
    • Cuddle relaxation
  • Calm Crew (5–8 years)
    45 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
  • Adventurers (9–12 years)
    45 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

Our classes

This term's weekly timetable

Pay per class. Every session includes mats, props and relaxation blankets.

  • Little Explorers
    £8.00
    2–4 years
    Gentle

    A gentle parent-and-toddler session full of animal poses, songs, bubbles and cuddly relaxation. Enjoy 30 minutes of yoga with your little yogi and a 30 minute catch up with other parents over coffee, tea and biscuits.

    Weekly schedule
    Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:00
    Duration
    60 minutes
    Capacity
    Up to 10 children · 10 spaces left
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  • Calm Crew
    £8.00
    5–8 years
    Playful

    Story-led yoga adventures where children become trees, butterflies and lions while learning calm breathing.

    Weekly schedule
    Mondays & Wednesdays at 15:45
    Duration
    45 minutes
    Capacity
    Up to 10 children · 10 spaces left
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  • Adventurers
    £8.00
    9–12 years
    Active

    Balance games, partner poses and mindfulness challenges that build focus, strength and friendships.

    Weekly schedule
    Mondays & Wednesdays at 16:45
    Duration
    45 minutes
    Capacity
    Up to 10 children · 10 spaces left
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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.

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Get in touch

Say hello — I'd love to hear from you

Questions about which class suits your child, additional needs or sibling bookings? Send me a message and I'll reply within one working day.