About
My daughter calls herself a yogi.  She asker for 'special' yoga clothes for Christmas, and wants to put her name
on my mat. She even asked me if we could do yoga together in the mornings, while everyone else is asleep.  
She is 6.  Her enthusiam is a testament to Bija's inspiring teachings. I see how this filters into my daughter's
daily life.  When she tells her brother 'just breathe'  if he's having a moment; when she puts her hands on her
belly before she falls asleep to feel her breath go all the way down; when she jumps so gracefully and poised
over puddles.  Lauren at Bija is doing a wonderful thing, inspiring our little ones with her teaching, introducing
them to the wonders of yoga in such a way that the effects cannot but ripple into their daily lives.
Mia, mom to Shyama age 6.

Bija Kids is a children’s yoga program based in Brooklyn, NY.  Bija offers classes,
summer camp, workshops, trainings, parties, and retreats for children, families and those
interested in teaching yoga to kids. Bija Kids' philosophy is based on the idea that all seeds or
bija (in Sanskrit) have the ability to flourish with proper care and nurturing.  Classes instruct
children in physical postures (asana), breathing practices (pranayama), and age appropriate
meditation techniques in a lively and creative setting.  Some classes include art projects, in-
depth discussion of philosophy and other tools teach kids in a way they can relate to and that's
fun.  The curriculum is designed to work in a variety of environments including yoga studios,
schools, camp programs, and after school programs.  

At Bija Kids we believe that yoga is a framework to teach valuable life tools that help kids be
happy, deal with challenges and face life head on with an open mind and heart. We help
students take the techniques, poses and ideas they learn in the studio and incorporate them
into everyday life - our classes are relevant, fun and really work!

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

Why Yoga For Children?
Yoga provides children of all ages with invaluable tools that lay the foundation for a
healthy, peaceful and happy life.  Through yoga children gain increased focus,
discipline, a healthy body image, flexibility, strength, and techniques for dealing with
stress. Yoga practices also develop self awareness and coping skills while providing
a great physical workout in a nurturing, non-competitive environment.

The Bija Mission
To give children and their families valuable life tools through the practice of yoga.