The Manly Daily
July 16, 2005

Youngsters' yoga all fun and games

Kid's yoga classes are a magical place where children move, pretend and transform into each yoga pose. Unlike adults who work at yoga, kids play yoga.

At children's yoga school Magic Monkey Yoga Kids, you will find children barking like dogs, hissing like snakes and roaring like lions, bringing yoga to life.

Founder Kim McCormick said the classes were creative and interactive incorporating storytelling, music, songs and props including balls, hoops, feathers and toys of all sorts.

The yoga program takes into account the developmental differences of each age group.

"The younger children will experience yoga combined with creative movement and by using their imaginations," she said. "The older children's maturity is accommodated by having the classes more robust, while still being interactive and playful."

Magic Monkey Yoga Kids holds classes for children aged 3-12 years at North Balgowlah and Seaforth.