To help children learn basic relaxation and stress reducing techniques and incorporate their use every day
To help children become aware of their feelings and emotions and learn techniques to manage their feelings
To allow children to have fun while exercising and learning to relax
To develop children’s body and spatial awareness, emotional and physical fitness
To develop children concentration skills and behaviour
To promote positive self image and self esteem in children
Benefits of Relax Kids Classes
Body
Develops body awareness, flexibility, co-ordination and balance
Decrease physical tension, release endorphins, Brings energy to the whole system
Helps relax muscle, calms the nervous system, promotes deeper sleep
Promotes general good health, improves immune system
Mind
Stills calms and clears the mind, sharpens concentration and memory retention
Promotes positive thinking
Decrease stress and mental tension, develops relaxation
Emotions and behaviour
Develops self-confidence and self esteem
Improves emotional health and literacy
Develops imagination, creativity and self expression
Gives children tools to cope with stress and anxiety
A one hour Relax Kids class includes dance and movement, games, stretches, massage breathing exercise, affirmations and visualisation.
The class is ended with a brief chat and feedback session on how everyone found the class and each child is given a sticker with a positive affirmation on.