Stretchy Souls Yoga offers Kids School Holiday Yoga Workshops at Bright & Early Books, 150 Kitchener Road, Ascot.
Kids learn breathing and calming techniques, as well as yoga postures, through yoga games, partner work and group activities, incorporating breathing, mindfulness and relaxation. Stretchy Souls Yoga use the wall for more difficult postures, essential oils for calming, and breathing and work with positive affirmations to build self esteem. They have lots of laughs along the way too!
Kids’ School Holiday Yoga Workshops
Stretchy Souls’ kids’ school holiday yoga classes run for 1 hour and are located at Bright and Early Books, 150 Kitchener Road, Ascot.
The classes are ideal for kids aged 5+ years and no experience is necessary.
The classes are the perfect blend of activity, calm, fun and relaxation. Kids build their physical strength, emotional resilience and self esteem while learning techniques to manage anxiety and stress. Below is more information on each of these aspects.
Mindfulness
- Mandala colouring
- Guided relaxation
- Mindful eating exercise
Physical Strength
- Yoga sequencing
- Partner work
- Group work
- Wall work
- Use various props including bolsters and blocks
Emotional Resilience
- Discuss big feelings through books, posters and other prompts
- Utilise breathing techniques to manage these feelings
- Practice yoga poses to clear the energy out
Self Esteem
- Use mantras as we work through poses
- Reflections on our strengths
- Practicing gratitude
- Work with positive affirmations
Manage Anxiety and Stress
- Breathing techniques to slow the nervous system
- Essential oils for calming and practicing big breaths
Easter 2025 School Holiday Kids Yoga Classes
Stretchy Souls Yoga offers Kids School Holiday Yoga Workshops during each of the QLD school holidays, at Bright & Early Books, 150 Kitchener Road, Ascot.
Stretchy Souls Yoga also offers Private Yoga Classes for individuals, families or small groups at their Fig Tree Pocket studio. In addition, Yoga & Sauna Mini Retreats are available; a great way to catch up with friends, birthday celebrations, special dates, or anniversaries.
Workshop dates and times for Easter 2025 School Holidays:
- Monday 7 April: 3pm – 4pm
- Tuesday 8 April: 11am – 12pm
- Wednesday 9 April: 11am – 12pm
- Thursday 10 April: 12pm – 1pm
- Friday 11 April: 11am – 12pm
Location: Bright & Early Books, 150 Kitchener Road, Ascot
Cost: $25 per child, per class
Registration: https://www.brightandearly.com.au/classes
About Stretchy Souls Yoga
Stretchy Souls Yoga’s lead instructor, Bronwyn Wilson, is mum to three active young boys, while she also balances a career. Bronwyn is experienced in dealing with high energy kids and because of this, coupled with over 10 years yoga teaching and 20 years working in professional corporate environments, she is able to tailor sessions to suit each child’s needs, encouraging laughter and learning along the way.
Testimonials
“I highly recommend Bronwyn as a teacher, holding an engaging space for kids can be very challenging but she does it with ease. Each week I observe the creative fun ways kids are learning under her guidance. Well done Bron!” – Tanya Zappala, Founder of Clayfield Yoga Studio
“Highly recommend Bronwyn’s yoga classes for children. Our son absolutely loves his afternoon sessions and walks out calm and focused.” – Patrina Bosso, parent
“I loved doing the restorative yoga, especially legs up the wall – I nearly fell asleep!” Ethan, 9 yo
“I learned the yoga is tiring and fun!” Isaac, 5 yo
“Learning to breathe deeply smelling the essential oils was my favourite!” Mitchell, 7 yo
“I liked the challenging poses and doing handstands against the wall!” Zach, 7 yo
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Stretchy Souls Yoga? Bronwyn Wilson is the Founder and Lead Instructor of Stretchy Souls Yoga. Bronwyn has over 10 years teaching experience and is qualified with RYS200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training through Being Yoga, and Level 1 Kids Yoga Teacher Training through Zenergy Yoga.
Where is Bright & Early Books? Bright & Early Books is located at 150 Kitchener Road, Ascot. It’s a standalone building with yellow signage and plenty of street parking.
Where do I drop off my child? When you enter Bright & Early Books, you’ll see a door to the right of the counter. This is the Yoga Room (and where other school holiday activities are held!). Please wait to be invited into the Yoga Room by the teacher.
What does my child need to bring? Water bottle
What does my child need to wear? Comfortable clothing that they are able to move in easily.
What will they be doing? They’ll learn yoga poses, they’ll do games and group work, including some partner work and breathing techniques to manage big emotions. They will do some mindfulness exercises such as mandala colouring.
Stretchy Souls Yoga works on self esteem through affirmation exercises and use doTERRA essential oils for a sensory smelling experience and to aid breathing techniques. They use the wall to challenge the children’s balance and encourage them to be brave. They do relaxation and meditation as well.
Is it safe? All Stretchy Souls Instructors have Blue Cards and are First Aid & CPR accredited. Every effort will be made to ensure the health and safety of your child during the class.
To find out more and book your child in for upcoming kids’ school holiday yoga workshops, please visit the Stretchy Souls Yoga website.